Diversity & International Center Staff
 

Sara Demko
Director, Student International Services
Shaw Center, L6A
E-mail: sdemko@westminstercollege.edu
Tel: (801) 832-2825
Fax: (801) 832-3123

Sara graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, International Studies, and Spanish. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Cultural Geography from Prescott College, where her thesis focused on best practices for refugees in higher education. As the Director of Student International Services, Sara advises students on study abroad opportunities and she serves as the immigration advisor for international students and scholars on F and J visas.  At Westminster she serves on the Diversity Council and International Council, and is the staff advisor of the International Student Association. Sara’s past positions include Assistant Director for Study Abroad at the University of Utah, International Student Advisor at Salt Lake Community College, and Program Coordinator for SIT Study Abroad.  Sara also served as the Chair for the Utah Board of International Educators and Utah State Representative for NAFSA: Assocation of International Educators for a two-year term from 2010-11.
 

Luciano Marzulli
Director, Diversity Student Affairs & Services
Shaw Center, L6B
E-mail: lmarzulli@westminstercollege.edu
Tel: (801) 832-2826
Fax: (801) 832-3123 

Lu seeks to affirm and honor the experiences of underrepresented students on campus through the Diversity Center’s programs and by collaborating with the student groups who associate with the Diversity Center.  He also serves on the Diversity Council in which Westminster faculty and staff collaborate to drive the majority of Diversity programs at the College.  One of Lu’s interests is in developing education pipelines for historically underrepresented students to be able to access higher education.  One of the ways we accomplish this goal is through Westminster’s partnership with Granite Park Jr. High in which undergraduate students mentor Jr. High students on a regular basis during the academic year. 

Lu completed both his degrees at the University of Utah; a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Chicana/o studies and a Master of Arts in Education from the department of Education Culture & Society.  His professional experiences include case management and services for homeless families living at The Road Home as well as academic advising and program coordination at the University of Utah’s Office for Student Equity & Diversity.     

Michelle O'Donnell

International Student & Scholar Advisor
Shaw Center, Lower Level
E-mail: modonnell@westminstercollege.edu
Tel: (801) 832-2829
Fax: (801) 832-3123

Michelle advises international students and scholars about U.S. government regulations, issues related to cultural adjustment, academic difficulties, and general orientation to life in the U.S.  She graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2009 with a Master of Arts degree in College Student Personnel.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Kent State University in 2004.  Michelle's past positions include Graduate Program Adminstrator at the University of Michigan, International Services Coordinator at Ohio Northern University, and Residence Hall Director at Marietta College.