Brandeis International Business School

Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience Staff

Connect with OAASE staff at oaase@brandeis.edu to learn more about our graduate programs and the student experience at Brandeis International Business School.

Meredith Robitaille

Meredith Robitaille

Assistant Dean
mrobitai@brandeis.edu 
she/her

Studied at: Bates College, '01; University of Southern Maine, '06

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: When my two children danced on stage with our students in one of our many Global Galas.

Outside of work, I enjoy: Musical theater, traveling, learning about new cultures and spending time with my family.

What students can come to me for: Dual Degree Advising, questions about student life and academic support for graduate students at the business school.

Pin-lun Lee

Pin-Lun Lee

International Student Counselor
arlenlee@brandeis.edu

he/him

Studied at: Brandeis University, '15

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Enjoy chatting with people from different backgrounds.

Outside of work, I enjoy: Playing basketball and playing video games.

What students can come to me for: Counsel students with their life/academic/career experience, and IBSSA Staff Advisor

Andrea Luna

Andrea Luna

Business & Economics Department Coordinator
aluna@brandeis.edu 

she/her

Studied at: Brandeis University, '21

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Seeing all the talent the students have at the Global Gala!

Outside of work, I enjoy: Baking, reading, spending time with family & friends.

What students can come to me for: Undergraduate Business & Economics, UDR Coordination

Karen Muise

Karen Muise

Senior Associate Director
kmuise@brandeis.edu

she/her

Studied at: Mass Bay Community College, '80

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Having the opportunity to meet and advise so many wonderful, smart students from all over the world.

Outside of work, I enjoy: Spending time at the beach and up the mountains in New Hampshire, spending time with family and friends and volunteering with the Waltham Woman's Club.

What students can come to me for: MSF advising, Undergraduate Business.

Alexandra Valdez

Alexandra Valdez

Assistant Director
alexandravaldez@brandeis.edu
she/her

Studied at: Framingham State University, '16; Salem State University, '19

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Watching students represent their cultures at the Global Gala.

Outside of work, I enjoy: Reading, netflix, skating, and traveling.

What students can come to me for: MBA advising, BA/MBA, Tutoring, Scholars.

Kapik Yeung

Kapik Yeung

Associate Director
kyeung@brandeis.edu 
she/her

Studied at: Bryant University, '13; Northeastern University, '23

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Seeing our community come together for events. Global Gala, Boston Harbor cruise, program socials, painting and mocktails, just to name a few!

Outside of work, I enjoy: Trying new foods, exploring new places in the MA area, and spending time with family and friends

What students can come to me for: Incoming Exchange Advising, Orientation, Student Programming, Graduate Business Student Clubs

Julia Zeigler

Julia Zeigler

Associate Director
zeigler@brandeis.edu
she/her

Studied at: Boston University, '07; American University, '17

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Graduation!

Outside of work, I enjoy: Playing with my kids, hosting dinners with friends, reading about new places to travel

What students can come to me for: MSBA Advising, PhD advising, and back-up MSF advising

Spring 2024 Office Assistants

Salman Haider

Salman Haider

Office Assistant
salmanhaider@brandeis.edu
he/him

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Getting to know many amazing Brandeis International Business School students and alumni.

Outside of work, I enjoy: Hiking, Camping, watching my favorite soccer team PSG, and traveling.

David Mai

David Mai

Office Assistant
dmai@brandeis.edu
he/him

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Making new friends who share same interests with me at Club Fair.

Outside of work, I enjoy: Watching soccer games, and exploring good food in Waltham area.

Hannah Huang

Hannah Huang

Office Assistant
wenjinghuang@brandeis.edu
she/her

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Was enjoying the wonderful view of Boston Harbor with my classmates, staff, and faculty.

Outside of work, I enjoy: Traveling, dancing, visiting museums, hiking, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

Maria Navarro Castillo

Maria Navarro Castillo

Office Assistant
marianavarro@brandeis.edu
she/her

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: So far, Mega Trivia Night with my housemates at the Sherman Function Hall.

Outside of work, I enjoy: Exploring Boston, taking care of my plants, cooking, learning to code, and dancing.

Manan Jethwa

Manan Jethwa

Office Assistant
mjethwa@brandeis.edu
He/him

Most memorable moment at Brandeis International Business School: Global Gala 2022

Outside of work, I enjoy: I enjoy playing Cricket.