Meet Our Team

Originally from Buffalo, NY, I studied journalism and legal studies at Ithaca College as an undergraduate student. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I moved to Massachusetts to pursue my master’s in higher education administration at Boston College. Since completing my master’s degree and before coming to Clark, I’ve worked at several New England universities supporting students from all backgrounds interested in pursuing their graduate degrees. I am also in the final stages of completing my Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. At Clark, my focus is on leading our admission team through the entire applicant lifecycle and supporting our incoming students through their onboarding process. When I am not at work or studying, you can find me hanging out with my husband, dog, and friends across the globe!

Mulku Sulaiman Bangura, a native of Sierra Leone, is a 2020 Fulbright Scholar and a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow who recently attained his master’s degree in International Development at Clark University in May 2022. In 2007, he acquired a Bachelor of Arts with Honors degree and subsequently CISCO Certificates in Networking from the University of Sierra Leone.

He has a wealth of experience working in the public and private sectors for over ten years. He has been working with customer relationship management (CRM) tools providing excellent customer service for over a decade. In 2017, he worked as a consultant for the government, supporting a DFID-funded project called The President’s Delivery Team (PDT).

Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, I completed my Bachelor’s in Global Studies in Worcester, during which I had the incredible opportunity to study at Temple University’s Japan Campus in Tokyo. After completing my Master’s in Theological Studies at Boston College, I began working at Clark University as the Graduate Admissions Advisor. I’m looking forward to helping students through the application process!

Hailing from New York, I am a longtime resident of Worcester. I hold my associate’s degree in business administration and have over 15 years of HR experience in planning, management, accounting, and payroll. I have worked for environmental protection as well as several banks and mortgage companies throughout Central Massachusetts. I have a love of sports and played basketball at South High School where I scored over 1,000 points during my tenure on the team.

Born and raised in central Massachusetts, I studied French, Spanish, Polish, and Russian throughout high school and college, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Russian and Eastern European studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. I also earned a master’s degree in professional communication from Clark. I began my career in international education working for the U.S. Department of State in St. Petersburg, Russia. When I returned to the United States, I joined Johns Hopkins Medical and later worked at the Harvard International Office. I came back home to Worcester in 2000 when I became the director of the International Students and Scholars Office at Clark. Since then, I have worked to recruit and support international students during their time on campus and enjoy sharing with them all that Clark and Worcester have to offer!

Born and raised in Springfield, MA, I completed my Bachelor’s in English and History with a minor in creative writing from Clark University. After a pleasant undergrad experience, I decided to stay at Clark for my Master’s degree in Communications through the School of Professional Studies. Since completing my degrees, I’ve been given the opportunity to continue my journey with Clark as I step into my professional career. I will be focusing on helping domestic students see if Clark graduate programs are the right fit for them! When I am not working, you can find me reading a good book (I’m always up to give and receive book recommendations) or playing with my cat Fantasma.

I love to travel and that’s what has driven me to work in the international education sector. In a career spanning more than a decade, I have worked with international education providers like The Princeton Review, IDP and Navitas. Massachusetts has a special place in my heart because it was the first place I visited in the U.S. I am fascinated with the educational quality and diversity of Clark University, and am excited to be part of the Graduate Admissions team.

Hi! I am Jyotsana and am currently pursuing my master’s degree in International Development here at Clark University. Born in a small-town tuck between the gorgeous Himalayas and the lush green Hills, I belong to a city with an old soul characterized by an amalgamation of religion, ethnicity, culture, and language into one small city, Kathmandu, Nepal. Before joining Clark for my master’s, I have worked in national and international organizations back home for the social and economic empowerment of youth. I joined Clark University with an aim to learn more about the economic, social, ethical, and cultural aspects and constraints of development whilst developing my knowledge, analytical skills, and conceptual frameworks required to understand and navigate the complexities of economic and social development.

My journey so far at Clark University as an international student has been a great opportunity to interact with young people from all over the world. As a student at a small university, I personally feel connected to more people-both classmates and the faculty at Clark. Walking through the Campus Greens and sipping coffee with friends at the Academic Commons are my favorite activities in the campus area. As the surroundings around me is getting warmer and greener, I enjoy walking around the parks or cycling around the city.

Desiring to play a small but meaningful role in youth-related programs, the position of Graduate Assistant at the Graduate Admissions Office has been a great learning opportunity for me. Being a part of a team that helps students make choices and decisions about their future, I enjoy interacting with young people and being a part of their journey.

I am from the city of Shenzhen in the southern part of China and completed my bachelor’s degree in Business English. I have always longed for opportunities to challenge and better myself. Before embarking on my journey at Clark, I lived in Australia for two years and studied Leadership and Management in Melbourne. I was fortunate enough to have met a variety of peers from all walks of life, who, in one way or another, reminded me that successful professionals need to constantly leverage their critical thinking, decision-making, as well as ethical awareness. To become a person of such caliber and competence, I decided to pursue my master’s degree in Marketing Analytics at Clark. Beyond the professional side, I am an outgoing and enthusiastic person in life. As an avid backpacker, I have traveled to different areas of the world. My experiences from traveling make me more appreciative of diverse cultures. As a current Graduate Admissions Assistant, I am genuinely excited to share my personal experiences and enthusiasm and deliver a professional service to future graduate students to help them make the right choice.

Hi! My name is Sonu Chaudhary, and I am currently a graduate student in MS finance program. I am originally from the country of mountains well known as Nepal. I completed my undergraduate in BBA with marketing specialization by studying in Nepal and in Thailand. I came to Clark University, USA to gain knowledge and pursue my career aspiration of revolutionizing the fintech industry in my country. My future goal is to become a top finance personnel and improve the financial literacy in my country.

The thing I most like about the Clark University is its small size. The small size of the University gives me a better opportunity to connect and form a strong bond with many people and gives me the opportunity to stand out. I love helping people and therefore, as the Graduate Student Ambassador, I am loving my role of helping the prospective students to transition their way into our university.

My favorite place at the University is Academic Commons where I get to hang out with my friends and have coffee. I like to explore new places and keep myself open to new challenges and experiences. In free time, I love to watch and play the game of football!

Hi, my name is Yanjing from Henan, China, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Analytics at Clark. My undergraduate university is at Shanghai Maritime University, majoring in Economics. I am interested in data analysis, and this interest leads me to learn more about programming, building models, etc. It is very exciting to continue my education, “Wasting time is robbing oneself.” is my life motto. Before I came to the U.S., I did international volunteer work in China and held a position as a wealth advisor in a securities firm, which gave me a different set of skills. I love sports, cooking and traveling. If you are interested, I would like to invite you to join me to taste Chinese food and discuss the cooking techniques of different cuisines. Being a graduate assistant has been very rewarding for me. Talking to people from different backgrounds has helped me learn more about different cultures, and the university has given me a great platform to share our stories, which embrace diversity and inclusion. My favorite place is the university’s Great Lawn, where I can feel the whole world breathing as I sit there with the bright sun pouring down.

I am Rajee Poudyal from Nepal, and I am studying master’s in Information Technology (MSIT), at Clark. I completed my bachelor’s in Information Management in 2016 and worked as a software and database administrator for 5 years. I always loved programming and working with data so, I came to Clark looking for a new challenge and experience for my master’s degree. I have been enjoying and learning from students’ multinational and multicultural perspectives. Clark has been a wonderful place for me to prepare for the next steps in my career. In my free time, I play computer games, prepare, eat tasty food, travel, and read books. At Clark, I love hanging around with my friends at the library or dining halls. Working as a Graduate Assistant at the Graduate Admission Office has been an exciting opportunity for me to learn more, communicate with prospective students, and help them start their own journey at Clark.