Kate Madeano Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Normal, Illinois, United States

Temporary remote immigration advisor for international (F/J) students.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Accomplishments:Timely and accurately filed non-immigrant petitions for the international medical community, aka “first responders” during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to maintain valid immigration status; ability to pivot learning and organizational style at a new position due to work-from-home orders.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

AccomplishmentsTackled the review of complex immigration cases as a senior member of the student team; worked under little supervision while blending knowledge of multiple resources; gained experience writing internal and external policies and guidelines.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

AccomplishmentsManaged a caseload of about 900 students, plus filing H-1B petitions and advising J-1 scholars; implemented the use of Adobe Connect which increased service output by 50%; member of Undocu-Allies, an on-campus group of professional staff dedicated to providing access and resources to undocumented students

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Course 1: First Year Odyssey (FYO)Designed and taught inaugural FYO course for international freshman studentsOutcomes: Students built stronger affiliation to the university and among themselves; Tailored lectures and trips to the unique needs of new international visitorsCourse 2: English as a Second Language, speaking skillsHelped launch the English Language Institute (ELI), the first of its kind at La SalleOutcomes: Improved language development; graduation from ELI qualified students for entrance into U.S. colleges and universities

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

AccomplishmentsOperated a one-person office as a new professional; directed first-ever Around the World event with multiple programs, various vendors, and crowds over 200+; brought J-1 visa program to campus which allowed the university to host international researchers and professors; created international parent orientation program

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

AccomplishmentsImplemented strategic plan to meet and exceed our 2004, 2005, and 2006 annual goalsCoordinated approximately 150 volunteers Granted wishes with more efficiency by updating foundation policies and guidelines

M.A., Student Affairs In Higher Education

Activities and Societies: Associates for Student Development (ASD); American College Personnel Association (ACPA); National Association.

B.A., Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Independent study abroad program

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