Chandni Khadka
Director, PDSO
ckhadka@jsu.edu
Chandni is originally from Kathmandu, Nepal. She completed her MBA degree from University of North Alabama. She loves advocating for international students and believes that international students are invaluable part of our campus community.
Javier Burrows
Interim Coordinator, International House and Study Abroad
jburrows@jsu.edu
Javier is from Birmingham, Alabama. He lived in the International House for four years; first two years as a member and the last two years as an International House resident assistant. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in economics and master’s degree in business administration from JSU. He has also studied abroad in South Korea at our partner institution. He loves to travel, try different cuisines, and meet people from all backgrounds.
Byron Nichols
Assistant Director, DSO, ARO
enichols@jsu.edu
Byron is originally from Mobile, AL. Before coming to JSU, he worked at the University of Florida as an International Student Advisor. Byron has also lived in Brittany, France, where he developed learning resources for the Breton language. He has an interest in traveling, learning languages, and meeting people from different cultures and feels his life has been enriched by the many internationals he has met.
Ara Mariz Madera, The Philippines
Resident Assistant
amadera@stu.jsu.edu
Ara is a junior from the Philippines majoring in Nursing. She has a special interest in becoming an OR nurse or a travel nurse. She likes to travel the world to see more about the distinct cultures and attractions of different countries. In her spare time, she also enjoys reading, watching movies, painting, and playing virtual games with friends.
Camaron Harry, South Africa
Resident Assistant
charry@stu.jsu.edu
Camaron is from South Africa. He’s majoring in Finance and would love to work for a movie production company in the future! He enjoys working out, playing the guitar, stand-up comedy and listening to audio books in his free time. He is passionate about helping people and animals and one day hopes to contribute to charitable causes.
Silvia Paz, Honduras
Resident Assistant
spaz@stu.jsu.edu
Silvia Paz is from San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras. Her major is Special Education and plans to become a kindergarten teacher in the future. One of her long-term goals is to open an early stimulation center for kids with special needs back in her hometown.
Sushant Chhetry, Nepal
Resident Assistant
schhetry@stu.jsu.edu
Sushant Chhetry is from the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal. He is a senior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. He believes in sharing, learning, and experiencing new cultures and traditions from around the world. He says he is fortunate to do so by being a part of as well as working at the International House. He says that the House moto of “Know one another and you will love one another” resonates with his values.
