Staff

Laurel Anderson-Malinovsky

Visual Communications Specialist
Marketing & Communications

Jesse Antin

Senior Philanthropy Officer
Alumni Relations & Philanthropy

Valeria Barron

Program Operations Coordinator
Robertson Resident Life and Intercultural Development Office (RIO)

JaVon Brewer

Generalist
Human Resources

Kashauna Clipps

Admissions & Financial Aid Advisor
Admissions

Kashauna Clipps joined us in January 2026 as the new Admissions & Financial Aid Advisor, supporting prospective and current residents throughout the admissions and financial aid processes.

Originally from Southern California, Kashauna has over 20 years of experience in K-12 education. Before she transitioned to I-House, Kashauna spent over a decade in secondary education, specializing in workforce development, college access guidance, financial aid literacy, scholarship coordination, and a passion for supporting all students and the community.

Joseph Coon

Data Ops & Connectivity Specialist
Information Technology

Samantha DePetro-Wysuph

Senior Alumni Relations and Philanthropy Officer
Alumni Relations & Philanthropy

Emily Elser

Catering Manager
Event Services & Technology

Emily Elser joined International House in November 2019 as our Catering Manager. With a background in hospitality management and a passion for special events, she plays a key role in ensuring that meals and gatherings at I-House are memorable, seamless, and welcoming for all.

Before coming to I-House, Emily worked at the Menlo Circus Club, where she focused on catering and event coordination for a range of private and member events. She holds a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from San Francisco State University and brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented...

Jeremy Estrada

Director of Food & Beverage Operations
Leadership Team
Dining Services
Jeremy first joined us in August as a Traveling Culinary Consultant, during which time he demonstrated a strong commitment to our mission, our community, and our dining operations. In his new role, Jeremy will provide strategic and operational leadership across Dining, Kitchen, and Catering Services, and will collaborate closely with edmonds café on menu offerings and food production. He will report to Nayeli and oversee Chef de Cuisine Miguel Nieto and Dining General Manager Will Roller.

Laurie Ferris

Communications Manager
Marketing & Communications

As a key member of the Marketing & Communications department, I partner with I‑House stakeholders across various units to amplify their stories and broaden their reach. I lead a dynamic team of student workers—our Marketing Leads—who execute marketing campaigns, produce multimedia content, and support strategic initiatives department‑wide. I steer the online communications strategy, overseeing the public website, managing the monthly I‑House Connection email newsletter, and curating engaging, culturally rich content for our...