Your Path to UC Undergraduate Admissions

Rachel advises students in Western Canada on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.

Michael is currently an Assistant Director, Recruitment at UC Davis and oversees undergraduate recruitment in Eastern Canada and the Northeast United States. With over six years of experience in higher education, he has worked both in the UC system and the California Community College system. He graduated with a Master’s in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s in International Studies – Political Science from UC San Diego. A true California boy, he was born, raised, and educated all throughout California and wouldn’t have it any other way—gotta have my sun!

Mandy currently oversees the overall recruitment and evaluation within the Office of Admissions at University of California, Merced. She graduated with a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Policy at UC Riverside and received a Bachelors’ degree in Banking and Finance from the University of London. Mandy has worked with students from all around the world in her last 12 years as an admissions officer. She is a seasoned presenter and has been on multiple international panels and forum as well as in high schools all around the world educating students on higher education in the United States. Mandy has been to 81 different countries and loves to explore and travel to new places. In her free time, Mandy loves hanging out with her doggy, going swimming, and trying out new food places.

Pimjai Santatiwat serves as the Assistant Director of International Outreach at UC Irvine’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions, bringing over 15 years of experience in higher education across both public and private sectors. She oversees recruitment efforts across South and Southeast Asia, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America, and manages digital marketing strategies for nonresident populations. With a love for travel and connecting with people, Pimjai values every opportunity to engage with diverse communities and learn from different cultures around the world. She looks forward to connecting with you and sharing how UC Irvine could be the right fit for your college goal!