International Program Team

A Holistic Approach to Caring for International Students

The six-person International Program team draws upon their significant professional experience, culturally diverse backgrounds and shared commitment to multiculturalism in serving St. Stephen’s international students.

Meet the Team

List of 8 members.

Sarah Todd

Director of International Program, History Instructor

San Francisco State University - M.A.
University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

1996
Bio
Sarah Todd brings more than 20 years of experience working with international students at St. Stephen's to her role leading the International Program. During that time, she has managed a team of professionals dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our international students and making them feel at home. She has traveled abroad extensively to meet with prospective families, current students and alumni. She also teaches world history.
Hai Olefsky

Associate Director International Program, Coordinator of Chinese Studies

University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

1999
Bio
Born in China and fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Hai Zheng Olefsky coordinates the school's Chinese Language Program. Olefsky, who has worked at St. Stephen’s for 20 years, also teaches cello and assists in the school’s Admission Office.
Adriana Redmond

Assistant Director, International Office

St. Edward's University - M.A.
Franklin University Switzerland - B.A.

2001
Bio
Fluent in Spanish and Italian, Adriana Redmond has 20 years of international experience in Europe and Mexico and is the primary immigration specialist in the International Office. She works to assist Spanish-speaking students and all who need help with travel and immigration issues.
Grant Brennon

Transitional English Instructor and International Program Assistant

University of Johannesburg, South Africa - B.A.

2023
Mason Cox

International Office Assistant

University of Chicago - M.A.T.
University of Chicago - B.A.

1981
Liza Ayres 14

International Program Assistant

Vassar College - B.A.

2020
Henry Colangelo 18

International Program Assistant and Testing Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

2022
Diana Ye

International Program Assistant

Beijing Foreign Studies University - B.A.

2021

Travel, Immigration and Visa Support

Adriana Redmond is the primary immigration specialist in the International Program Office, and has 20 years of international experience working in Europe and Mexico. She assists international students in managing a full range of travel and immigration concerns, including college transfers and other processing issues.