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What is the OGA Fellows Program?
The Office of Global Affairs is proud to offer UW Tacoma students the opportunity to serve in student leadership positions in our office. Office of Global Affairs Fellows are UW Tacoma students whose mission is to promote global learning opportunities on campus. OGA Fellows help plan, promote, and implement events and assist with international student services, supporting study abroad programs, student fellowship, and award promotion. To successfully carry out these tasks, it is essential to have in-depth and experiential knowledge of study abroad, student fellowship processes, and international student transitions. If you have questions, they have answers!
OGA Fellows

Milla Huang
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Milla Huang
Title: Senior OGA Fellow
Email: mldlc@uw.edu
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Hello! My name is Milla Huang, and I am currently a senior at UWT. I am a Psychology major, minoring in Asian Studies. Choosing psychology as my major came out of a place of compassion for others as well as compassion for myself; I want to help others understand themselves and practice compassion towards themselves as I am constantly learning and trying to do.
I've studied abroad through UW Tacoma in Summer 2022 in the “Prague – The Psychology of Culture, Food, and Human Development” program. I had many worries and anxieties both during the application process and abroad. It was all worth it though; it was a life-changing experience that I want others to experience, and that's why I joined the Office of Global Affairs! I want to help students who want to study abroad and let them experience their own study abroad adventure 😆!
I've also studied abroad through UW Seattle in Summer 2024 in the CIEE Summer Accelerated Chinese Language in Taipei, Taiwan program. It was a unique experience to apply to study abroad through another UW campus, but I am glad to have more experience so I can better advise students who want to study abroad through other UW campuses. Getting the chance to improve my Chinese skills in a Chinese speaking country and the chance to focus on traditional Chinese characters in Taiwan was a wonderful experience.
Studying abroad has allowed me to have experiences where I grew and learned to understand both myself as well as others; whether that be my peers and program directors or the local culture and its people, I learned so much about my identity and myself, what it means to exist alongside others, and how to connect and understand each other. In the hopes that I can encourage other students to take the leap to study abroad, I share my own study abroad experiences. I am looking forward to meeting and connecting with everyone 😄!

Jessica Sellers
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Jessica Sellers
Title: OGA Fellow
Email: jns38@uw.edu
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Sellers! I am a senior pursuing a double major in IT and psychology with a minor in innovation and design. I am passionate about exploring the intersection of technology and human behavior, and I hope to use my unique skill set to create innovative solutions that improve people's lives. Outside of academics, I enjoy photography, painting, and scrapbooking.
I've studied abroad through UW Tacoma in Autumn 2023 in the South Korea: Global Media and Cross-Cultural Psychology program. Applying for this study abroad was one of the best decision I have ever made. I was able to learn about different aspects of South Korean culture, explore the city, and make great friends along the way.
Growing up overseas and studying abroad have both shaped my value of experiencing different culture and gaining a global perspective. My goal working here is to encourage other students to experience their own little adventure and allow me to help guide them along the way 😆!
Prarthana
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Title: OGA Fellow
Email: Pdk5305@uw.edu
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Hello! My name is Prarthana, and I am currently a grad student at UWT. I am studying Nursing education and leadearship. Nursing is so diverse and vast with constant improvement in both practice and research, there is always more to learn. My love for learning and sharing that knowledge made me pursue an education degree.
As an OGA Fellow working specifically with ISSS, helping other students feel mroe integrated with American society and academic culture was important to me as an International student. I wanted students to feel a sense of community and belonging while studying here at UWT. These experiences are so valuable and even life changing, being a small part in their student journey feels very special.
I am excited to be an OGA Fellow and I look forward to meeting and connecting with you all this academic year!

Sungmin Cha
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Sungmin Cha
Title: OGA Fellow
Email: panda483@uw.edu
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Hello! My name is Sungmin Cha, and I am currently majoring Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics.
I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. I transferred to the UWT in September 2024, which also marked the beginning of my journey in the United States. While I am still learning and adapting everything in language and culture wise compared to those who have lived here longer, I was inspired to become an OGA Fellow with the hope of supporting international students who may be facing even greater challenges. With the mindset of learning and growing together, I am committed to supporting and connecting with you throughout this journey.
I’m happy to work as an OGA Fellow, and I look forward to creating a wonderful year together with all of you!
Former OGA Fellows









- Milla Tirona, Senior Global Affairs Fellow [2022-2026]
- Jazmin Washington, Global Affairs Fellow [2024-2025]
- Chloe Liu, Global Affairs Fellow [2024-2025]
- Rebecca Leong, Global Affairs Fellow [2024-2025]
- Nayana, Language Lesson Facilitator [Fall 2025]
- Hanqing, Language Lesson Facilitator [Fall 2025]
- Yayoi, Language Lesson Facilitator [Winter 2025]
- Sungmin, Lanugage Lesson Facilitator [Winter 2025]
- Minseo, Language Lesson Facilitator [Spring 2025]