Dr. Geet Vanaik serves as the Executive Director of the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). In this role, she oversees comprehensive immigration compliance and support services for a diverse population of international students, visiting scholars, and employees, ensuring that the university remains a welcoming and compliant environment for its global community.
With nearly two decades of experience in international education, Dr. Vanaik has established herself as a leader in the field. Prior to her current role, she served as the Director of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at Northwestern University, where she was instrumental in enhancing the university's international engagement and compliance initiatives. Her career has also included key leadership and academic roles at both private and public institutions.
Dr. Vanaik’s areas of expertise span a wide range of critical topics, including international student and scholar services, the development and management of international partnerships, immigration law, fiscal stewardship, community engagement, export control compliance, and risk management. She earned her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University in St. Louis. She also holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology Management from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), blending her passion for scientific innovation with her commitment to international education.
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Immigration options (and pitfalls) for international student founders
Thursday, October 31, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT