Meet the Staff

Our Administrative Team

Kim Green | Associate Director

Kim has worked at International Gateways for more than 20 years. She oversees faculty and student affairs. Kim also teaches higher level courses at International Gateways. She has a Master's degree in TESOL from Seattle University and taught ESL classes in places such as Japan, Seattle and Monterey before working at International Gateways. In her spare time, Kim likes to cook, eat and travel to learn about new cultures.

kim.green@sjsu.edu

Marwa Abbas | Semester at SJSU (SAS) Manager

Marwa Abbas is the Semester at SJSU Manager at International Gateways. She recruits students overseas and helps with SAS Admission, course registration and selection. She has been working at International Gateways for 11 years and SJSU for 16 years. She received her M.A. in TESOL from San Jose State University. She has traveled to more than 10 different countries. She enjoys skiing with her family, and loves baking with her daughter, Jannah. She used to be on the National Team of Swimming in Egypt.

marwa.abbas@sjsu.edu

Noman "AJ" Jilani | Custom Programs Specialist

AJ is the Custom Programs Specialist at SJSU International Gateways, where he helps design and manage customized academic and professional programs for global partners.

With a background in Industrial & Systems Engineering from SJSU and five years of U.S. Army service, he brings a practical, global perspective to program planning, partner coordination, and student experience. His international background and travels across Europe, Asia, and North America support his work connecting partners with opportunities at SJSU and in Silicon Valley.

 



noman.jilani@sjsu.edu

Yi Kang | Admissions Coordinator

Yi joined the International Gateways Admissions team in February 2022. After graduating from Santa Clara University, she served in Jesuit Volunteer Corps and AmeriCorps, assisting first-generation students in Newark, NJ throughout their college application process. In her free time, Yi enjoys rock climbing, reading, hiking, and looking after her growing houseplant collection.

yi.kang@sjsu.edu
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