The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) is an appointed group of international students, representing various backgrounds and campus interests. The goal of ISAB is to address issues specific to the international student population from a fellow student perspective and advocate for changes in campus policies in favor of inclusion and diversity.
ISAB Leaders (2024-2025)
Position: President
Home country: Nepal
Major: Data Science, Computer Science
I love spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, exploring new places, or just getting some fresh air. I’m also a big fan of horror movies and will definitely make my friends watch ones they regret. I enjoy meeting people and being part of communities that bring everyone together. Besides ISAB, I’m a House Advisor for Roschel College House, a member of the sorority Alpha Phi, and part of Class Cabinet 2026.
Position: Vice President
Home country: Singapore
Major: Government and International Studies
Aside from ISAB, I’m part of the women’s varsity squash team, the First-Year Class Cabinet, Bonchek Congress, and The College Reporter.
Position: Marketing Officer
Home country: Sri Lanka
Major: Neuroscience
Hey, I’m Tharuni, an international student from Asia at Franklin and Marshall College. I’m the President of the Red Cross Club, where I help organize blood drives and first aid sessions to give back to the community. I’m also part of Alpha Delta Pi, getting involved in philanthropy and making some great connections along the way. When I’m not busy with those, you can probably find me at the archery range, it’s my favorite way to clear my mind and stay sharp.
Position: Marketing Officer
Home Country: Vietnam
Fun Fact: I might be the only Vietnamese student who needs water after just one bite of spicy food - I have zero spice tolerance
Position: Head of Events
Home country: Pakistan
Fun Fact: I love Bollywood dances and even tried Kathak once—I completely fell in love with it.
Position: Head of Events
Home country: Turkey
Fun Fact: I have a small obsession about new books. If I buy two books at the same time, I need to keep them together until I get halfway through one of them. It doesn’t matter if the two books are related at all.
Position: Treasurer
Home country: Nepal
Fun Fact: I speak four languages, and I love how each one lets me connect with people in a different way.
Position: Dip-Con Representative
Home country: Armenia
Fun Fact: I usually tell people I love hiking but I always complain the entire way up.
Position: Social Media Manager
Home country: Kosovo
Fun Fact: I’m Marigo and I’m interested in studying psychology and art, and also philosophy and sociology. I love learning more content regarding these fields and the different connections they have with each other. I enjoy drawing, dancing, journaling, online shopping, listening to music, and going downtown. My current goal is to find the time to learn to crochet. Besides ISAB, I am also involved in the philosophy club and working in TLC in Martin. I've also previously worked with the International Students Office in different events and positions.
Position: Media Designer
Home Country: Guatemala and Japan
Fun Fact: I am into cultural fashion
Position: Event Outreach Officer
Home Country: Nicaragua
Fun Fact: I really like to sing and play guitar. I would love to bring my love for music and creativity to the board to not only strengthen the community of internationals, but also foster the interest in international cultures through an interest most students share.
Position: Event Outreach Officer
Home Country: India
Fun Fact: I am fluent in P-Language
Position: Head of Advocacy
Home country: Nigeria
Fun Fact: I love to help people around me in any way I can. I also love dancing and anything related to problem solving. I laugh a lot and some may say I’m an over-achiever. I am a part of Nanobots, Weis House government, NSBE and the Squash Aces Program.
Position: Head of Advocacy
Home Country: Singapore and South Africa
Fun Fact: I track how frequently I wear my clothes and my cost per wear of each individual item in an excel spreadsheet!
Position: Advocacy Outreach Officer
Home Country: Pakistan
Fun Fact: I can speak and understand 3 languages and can read and recite Arabic (4th) but don't know what most of it means!
Position: Advocacy Head
Home country: Greece
Major: Film and Media
Fun Fact: I'm interested in watching films reading books and listening to music.