Naoko Ishida

Naoko joined the UMass Amherst community first as an International Student and has worked in other offices across campus prior to landing at OGA in 2002, as a SEVIS Coordinator and now in the role of Associate Director for the International Student and Scholar Services. Her primary duties are overseeing immigration record and compliance and ensuring smooth operation of the advising unit. She also advises students and scholars on immigration issues. Outside of work, Naoko volunteers her time serving on committees for her two sons. She is a member of the Amherst Hockey Association and serves as Timekeeper Coordinator and is also the Team Manager for the Western Mass Vipers. She devotes most of her weekends at ice rinks watching them play hockey.