Meet our team

Director, International Centre

Adam Christie

Adam is newly-arrived at Dalhousie, having spent much of the past 20 years in International and Student Affairs at Mount Allison University.  Adam is excited to join the International Centre team and extend the same warm welcome to students that he has received himself.  Adam grew up on Canada’s West Coast, but now calls the East Coast home.  He has lived in several countries and speaks several languages with varying degrees of proficiency.  He is an avid hockey fan and happiest when hiking in high places.  Adam holds an undergraduate degree in History and a Master’s degree in Education, with other formal and informal life-learning experiences along the way. Please be sure to stop by the International Centre to say hello!

Adam can be reached at adam.christie@dal.ca.

International Student Support Team

 

Teresa Inacio 
(she/her)

International Student Advisor

Teresa has worked at the International Centre in various capacities supporting international and exchange students. She is originally from Portugal and immigrated with her family to Ontario when she was young. She continues to develop and implement programs that support a positive international student experience. Teresa received her BA from Dalhousie University and in May 2012 graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Master of Education degree. She is a “foodie” at heart and enjoys discovering new and interesting restaurants across Nova Scotia.

Teresa can be reached at: Teresa.Inacio@dal.ca.

Qiuling Wu 
(he/him)

International Student Advisor

Qiuling graduated from the University of Alberta in 2001 with a Master of Education degree in Educational Policy Studies. He has over 12 years of professional experience in Canada in the fields of international education, teacher certification, international qualifications assessment and recognition as well as international admissions, recruitment and advising. Qiuling has two children and enjoys spending time with them after work.

Qiuling can be reached at: qiuling.wu@dal.ca.

Zack Yu

International Student Advisor

Zack Yu joined the Dalhousie International Centre Team in November 2020. A graduate of the University of Manitoba, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness. Zack began working with international students as an undergraduate mentor at U of M. As a former international student, he understands the challenges international students may encounter and enjoys helping them to navigate the university experience. Zack is fluent in English and Mandarin and fully embraces what it means to be a global citizen. His interests include hiking, travelling, playing tennis, and cooking, as he also holds a certificate in Culinary Arts.

Zack can be reacted at:
zack.yu@dal.ca
 

Marva Williams

Administrative Assistant

Marva can be reached at international.centre@dal.ca.

Erika Sommerville

Programs Coordinator 

Erika can be reacted at:

ic.programs@dal.ca

Study Abroad Experiences Team

Mandy Morgan (she/her)

Exchange Program Coordinator

Mandy has worked for Dalhousie for 15 years and has been with the International Centre for 3 years. She has a newfound passion working with exchange students and very much enjoys helping students succeed in any area of their academic career. Mandy was born and raised in the HRM and graduated from Saint Mary’s University with an UG Degree, Major in Psychology, and a NSCC Diploma in Business Administration. She loves the outdoors, going on adventures, and is an avid cold water enthusiast!

Mandy can be reached at Exchanges@dal.ca.

David Rodriguez

International Mobility & Exchange Advisor

David has spent almost 10 years working in post-secondary institutions in Canada and abroad. Originally from Colombia, David is an international education professional that has supported international mobility programs and advised students and faculty from diverse backgrounds. As an exchange student in France, he has gained a holistic knowledge of what is the best for each individual and is fully committed to help Dal community members achieving their academic goals.

If you want to come say hello, and perhaps practice your French or Spanish language skills, his doors will always be open!

David can be reached at david.rodriguez@dal.ca.

Dr. Andrii Kravchenko

International Field Course Coordinator

Meet Dr. Andrii Kravchenko, our International Field Course Coordinator, bringing over a decade of experience in international cooperation from Ukraine and Spain. With a background in leading mobility projects and transforming higher education, Andrii has participated in over 20 international initiatives across Europe and Asia, ranging from one-week individual staff training mobility to three to four-year international multi-institutional projects. Now at Dalhousie University, Andrii is committed to driving strategic initiatives aimed at enriching student participation in international (faculty-led) mobility activities. Passionate about web development and exploring the outdoors, Andrii is excited to bring his expertise to Halifax, where mushroom picking and fishing are favorite pastimes.

Andrii can be reached at andrii.kravchenko@dal.ca.

Dal Agricultural Campus Support

For international student support on the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in Truro, please visit their the Dal AC International Student Support website