Dr. Roopa Rawjee, 

Director

roopa.rawjee@bridgew.edu

Roopa has a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Indian Culture, a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education from the University of Bombay, India. She then earned a Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from California State University, Northridge followed by a Doctorate in Education (Educational Leadership) from California Lutheran University.

Roopa is the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and the Responsible Officer (RO) for BSU. She is responsible for the oversight of International Student Services which includes the maintenance of international students' and scholar's SEVIS records, verifying and processing employment authorization, organizing International Student Orientation, workshops and co-curricular programs. Roopa supports the work of the Center for International Engagement through collaborative work on campus and in the community.

Karen Huntington

Assistant Director

karen.huntington@bridgew.edu

Karen Huntington earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Restaurant and Travel Administration in 1995 and a Master of Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2000.

Karen assists the director in ensuring the University's compliance with federal immigration laws and SEVIS regulations for hosting international students. She processes student changes in status within SEVIS, generates immigration forms and documents for students. She also provides guidance to students regarding immigration regulations and university policy.

Kara Thurston

Administrative Assistant

kara.thurston@bridgew.edu

Kara Thurston earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing from Bridgewater State University in 2010.

Kara is the receptionist for the Center for International Engagement. She responds to inquiries about International Student Services, Study Abroad and Global Studies. She also provides support to the Director of International Student Services.

Justin Casey

Graduate Assistant

j3casey@student.bridgew.edu

Justin earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology in 2010 from Bridgewater State University and is currently working on a Master's degree in Student Affairs Counseling.

He is responsible for assisting the International Student Services staff during International Student Orientation, workshops, co-curricular activities, and daily office tasks. He works closely with the International Culture Club, serves as a co-advisor and supports the club's activities.

Paulo Borges

Graduate Assistant

pborges@student.bridgew.edu

Paulo Borges earned a Bachelor's degree in Languages and Cultures with a concentration in English from the University of Cape Verde (UNCV) in 2010. He is currently working on a Master's degree in Arts in Teaching with concentration in English.

Paulo is a Graduate Assistant for International Student Services where he assists the staff with projects including World Café, Orientation and other co-curricular activities for our international students.