The International Student Services team includes dedicated staff who understand some of the challenges individuals may face while adjusting to life in a new country and are here to support international students reach their goals at TMCC and beyond.
Yuli Chavez Camarena
Director
For the past eighteen years, Yuli Chavez Camarena has worked in programs and services that promote college access for students in the Reno/Sparks communities. She has a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Women's Studies from the University of Nevada, Reno. Yuli is passionate about creating equitable and accessible programs and opportunities for all students. At TMCC Yuli supports operations for the Recruitment and Access Center, New Student Services, as well as International Student Services.Yuli was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and raised in Reno, NV. Yuli enjoys spending time with her kids and family, glamping, watching Sci-fi/fantasy movies, and napping. Proud of her heritage and in love with her Reno community, she looks forward to every opportunity to learn, laugh, play, fail and try again. All done with deep love and commitment to her work, family, and community.
Itzel Correa
Specialist
Itzel Correa was born and raised in West Wendover, Nevada. Prior to becoming a Specialist for International Student Services, Itzel supported the Recruitment and Access Center for two years, assisting in the Success First Summer Bridge Program and helping first-generation students succeed in reaching their educational goals. In addition to her role with ISS, Itzel is a TMCC Success Coach, and she enjoys encouraging and welcoming students to the TMCC Community. Itzel holds an Associates of Science degree from TMCC, and she is fluent in Spanish and English. During her free time, Itzel enjoys spending time with her loved ones, baking, listening to music and playing with her dog Milo.
Mai Goto
International Peer Mentor
Mai Goto aka Maya is an international student from Hokkaido, Japan working as an International Student Worker at the International Student Services. She is currently studying for an Associate Degree in Business. She went to NIC International College in Japan and aims to transfer to a university in the U.S. to be an accountant. In her free time, Maya likes to hike or play any sports, cook, travel, and watch YouTube. Her passion for badminton began when she was ten years old and she participated in several competitions. Mai uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to help and succeed.
Virag Nikolics
Manager
Virag Nikolics was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. She has earned a BA in English: Creative Writing and an MA in Education: Special Emphasis in International/Intercultural Education. Based on her experience as an international student, Virag has devoted her interest to international education and has worked with international students for two decades. Prior to relocating to Reno, Virag was an International Student/Scholar Advisor at the University of California, Davis and lived in the SF Bay Area, teaching ESL. As International Student Advisor, Virag enjoys supporting students and staying in touch. Virag started the International Coffee Hour series, promoting cultural exchange and celebrating diversity, and she co-chairs the TMCC International Faculty Committee, focused on mentoring international students and creating social programming. Virag has served on the Poetry Editorial Board of the Meadow, and she enjoys family time, traveling, writing poetry, reading and hiking. She speaks Hungarian and Spanish.
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Dylana Orozco
International Peer Mentor
Dylana Camacho Orozco is an international student from Limón, Costa Rica working as an International Peer Mentor for International Student Services. She is studying for an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. In Costa Rica, Dylana earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma which allowed her to get an amazing opportunity to study abroad with a CRUSA scholarship only awarded to 7 students from the whole country. In her leisure time she likes to play ukulele and violin; she participated in an orchestra for 3 years. Also, she has a lot of experience with public speaking, and being an extrovert, she’s enthusiastic about meeting new people.