Staff
Professional Staff
Frank Dinozzi, Resident Life Coordinator
Resident Staff
Our resident staff consists of one Head Resident and four Resident Advisors (RAs), two Alternate RAs, and one Network Administrator. These individuals are here to help you adjust to life in San José and to plan fun activities for you. They are students too, and understand your busy lifestyle. Our team is here to provide you a comfortable, enriching experience at the International House.
Elias, Head Resident
Piero, Resident Advisor
Hola hola! I’m Piero Miranda from Peru and I’m studying Applied Mathematics. I love playing and watching soccer. I’m a Barcelona fan! I love dancing, having adventures, going to the gym, and drinking tea. Yerba mate is my favorite! I love living in the house because I meet amazing people and build strong relationships!
Rishika, Resident Advisor
Hello everyone!! My name is Rishika and I am from India. I am a Chemical engineering Major. I have a passion for cooking and I love to paint in my free time!! This is my first semester as a resident as well as an RA at I-house. I am super excited to experience the beauty of this house.
Susmitha "Sushu", Resident Advisor
Hello! I am Susmitha, from Hyderabad, India. I am an Entrepreneurship major with a minor in Organizational Psychology. I like reading books, writing, and conversing with people in my free time. I have been living in the I-House since last year, and after having a wonderful experience as a resident, I decided to step into a role that can ensure the same for others! I am excited to meet new people and have amazing conversations :))
Ye Wint, Resident Advisor
Hello, I’m Ye Wint. I’m an international student from Yangon, Myanmar, with a major in mechanical engineering. I love to play video games, tinker with computers and mess around with anything tech. It’s my third semester at I-House and first semester as an RA. I’m excited to be a part of the team and look forward to an enjoyable semester!
Ricardo, Alternate Resident Advisor
Hello! My name is Ricardo Medina. I'm from Panama but I was born in Mexico, I'm 24
years old and in my third semester as a full-time student at San Jose State University,
pursuing a degree in Professional Flight Pilot. Living at the I-house has been a fantastic
experience, and it coincides with my third semester here. Outside of academics, I'm
passionate about soccer, and I relish spending time at the beach to unwind and soak
in the coastal beauty.
Topanga, Alternative Resident Advisor
Hi! I’m Topanga and I’m a 3rd year, studying Molecular Biology. I love reading books and manga, hanging out with people around the house, and going to concerts and musicals. Welcome to the I-House and come say “Hello” if you are in the area.