Meet the Team
The OIP team warmly welcomes you to Seton Hall. We are ready to assist you in your study abroad and international student needs. Please come in during our office hours or make an appointment to meet with our staff to discuss any questions you may have about the programs offered by OIP.
Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D.
Associate Provost of Partnerships & Global Initiatives
Dean of Continuing Education; Associate Professor of Marketing
In addition to her faculty role in the Department of Marketing in the Stillman School
of Business, Mary Kate oversees the International Center at Seton Hall. Prior to joining
the University in January of 2023, Mary Kate was a Professor and Dean of the Guarini
School of Business at Saint Peter’s University. Her current research interests include
Socially Responsible Marketing, Business Education, Social Media and Small Business
Marketing.
Douglas Cantelmo
Director of Study Abroad and Global Engagement
Program Director, Rome Connection
Doug joined the Office of International Programs in 2021. In his role as Director
of Study Abroad and Global Engagement, Doug leads the global outbound operations at
Seton Hall. Doug is a double alumnus of St. John's University and spent over six years
at his alma mater growing, designing and leading immersive study abroad programs on-the-ground
in Rome. Beyond Italy, he has traveled through five continents and is excited to share
his passion for international education with the Seton Hall community. Doug is here
to help every Seton Hall student translate their passions into life-changing study
abroad experiences!
Areas of Study: Urban Development and Modern Rome
Favorite place to travel: Italy
Shao Chen (Johanna) Pan-Carr
Director of International Student Services
Johanna joined the Office of International Programs in August 2024. In her role, she
leads the operations of the International Student Services. She is passionate about
providing support to the international student populations on F-1 and J-1 student
visa guidance, cultural adjustments, and programs during their study at Seton Hall
as well as to the entire campus community. She serves as the Principal Designated
School Official (PDSO) for F-1 regulation and Responsible Officer (RO) for the J-1
regulation related compliance work required by US Immigration. She studied abroad
in South Africa. Johanna received her B.A. in Economics from the College of William
and Mary and a M.A. in Higher Education Administration from New York University.
Areas of study: Economics and Higher Education Administration
Favorite place to travel: Taiwan
Andrea Hundley
International Student Advisor + ESL Coordinator
Andrea joined the Office of International Programs in May 2023. As DSO, Andrea provides
support to and advises international students. Prior to joining Seton Hall, Andrea
worked in various capacities in higher education, not-for-profits, and state agencies.
Andrea ‘s study abroad experience includes Spain, Peru, and France. Her most transformative
international experience was serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon, West
Africa. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family and energetic
dog, Serena. Andrea received her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and International Relations
from Clark University in Worcester, MA, and a Master of International Relations from
the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
Areas of Study: Spanish and International Relations
Favorite place to travel: Spain
Zahir Mooring
Study Abroad Peer Advisor
Zahir joined the Office of International Programs in the spring of 2024. His responsibilities
include supporting prospective study abroad students, assisting in program launches,
and handling data entry. He has studied abroad in Rome as part of the second Rome
Connection cohort, served as a student chaperone in Serbia, and is preparing for a
business program in India. After graduation, he plans to pursue a master’s degree
in quantitative economics overseas.
Areas of study: Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Econometrics
Favorite place to travel: Ecuador
Talynn Diaz
Study Abroad Peer Advisor
Talynn joined the Office of International Programs in the spring of 2024. Her responsibilities
include managing inbox, supporting administrative and data entry work, and executing
Senior Staff directives, team processes, and operations. She studied abroad in Rome
During the spring of 2024 through the Rome Connection Program. Upon graduation, she
will pursue her J.D. in Corporate Law through Seton Hall’s 3+3 Program.
Areas of Study: Business Administration, Economics
Favorite place to travel: Spain
Nicole Uretzky
Study Abroad Peer Advisor
Nicole joined the Office of International Programs in June 2025. She assists students
interested in studying abroad by offering guidance, leading advising sessions, and
building new digital platforms for Seton Hall’s expanding offerings. Nicole first
studied abroad through the 2025 Rome Connection program and uses that experience to
mentor others. She hopes to study abroad again and broaden her knowledge of global
opportunities to better support her peers. After graduation, she will pursue her Master’s
in Speech-Language Pathology through Seton Hall’s 4+2 Program.
Areas of Study: Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, Spanish
Favorite place to travel: Spain
Angelina Gonzalo
Graduate Assistant (International Student Services)
After joining OIP in 2022, Angelina has supported the mission of OIP through the implementation
of grassroots initiatives geared towards our international students. Among a number
of transformative experiences she had at Seton Hall, Angelina participated in the
Servant Leadership Experience to Ireland, and, while there, she developed a passion
for administrative operations in higher education and has an interest to shape experiential
learning programs. More than ever, now a Doctoral student, Angelina is interested
in pursuing a career in student advisement, especially working to maximize opportunities
for students foreign to the world of higher education.
Areas of Study: Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy
Favorite place to travel: Ireland
Jedidiah Saezhong
Student Worker (International Student Services)
After joining the team in November of 2023, Jedd has assisted the international student
office from the perspective of an international student. Being an international student
who started as a freshman, he has provided firsthand information as to how to assist
an international student coming to the United States for the first time. He is a physics
major in the engineering program hoping to use his experience from the office in a
leadership role within his field.
Areas of study: Physics and Mechanical Engineering
Favorite place to travel: Thailand
Jose Miguel Castaneda
Student Worker (International Student Services)