President

Nicolas Toporcov
My name is Nicolas Toporcov, Im a senior majoring in Communication and also pursuing a minor in
Political Science. For the past year I have been the Vice President for the ISA assisting the former
president with reorganizing the club and putting it back on track. I believe this experience as Vice
President of the ISA will make a great difference in leading the club forward.
VP
Justin Nicholas
Please allow me to share a little on my background, my name is Justin Nicholas, I am a Senior Biology
major with a concentration in biomedical sciences. I come from humble beginnings from the small
developing nation of Belize. Bounded by the Caribbean Sea in the East, Belize is the only English
speaking country in Central America with a total population of just over 350,000 people.
Ive been a student at UNF for over a year transferring over in spring 2013. I am driven with ambition
and determination to obtain higher education so I can be part of the solutions in my society. Im
charismatic, honest, confident, reliable, and intuitive and possess an innate ability to be a team leader.
Prior to my transfer to UNF, I served as the President of a counseling group and the Athletic Director in
student government of my home college St Johns Junior College. At UNF Ive been an active member
in the biomedical pre-professional club and had the honor to volunteer at the disability resource center.
This experience gave me the unique opportunity to meet and mentor some truly amazing individuals.
I am a full-time student and part-time worker on campus and have been managing these two roles since
my enrollment at UNF, yet I give my utmost best to every group and task at hand. Coming from a
culturally diverse background, I believe I can add some diversity to our ISA cabinet. Allow me the
opportunity to be your voice and serve you as part of our new team!
Luiza Selvini
I'm from Brazil, So Paulo. My major is Graphic Design, I'm a freshman and I want to be Vice President of
the ISA because I want to be able to help international students with whatever they need and I want to
be more present on my international background. I had experiences before at high school, when I was
chosen by other students to organize all events we could have. I would really like to be a part of the ISA
club and I'll do whatever I can to make international students welcome and comfortable!







Yuri Schmitt
My name is Yuri Schmitt , Ive been a mechanical engineering major in UNF for more than a year ,
therefore Im already a sophomore. I was born in Brazil , but when I was 5 years old I moved to Italy,
when I was there I had the chance to visit more than 15 countries. Also, just before moving to the US, I
spent some months living in Mexico. The experience of getting to know all these different countries and
cultures made me a more open-minded person and taught me to enjoy meeting new people. For all
these reasons I think I would be a great vice president of ISA.
Treasurer
Marcos Buss
I'm Marcos and I am from Brazil! I'm a junior in the civil engineering department. I'm going to be the
best treasurer because I'm good with numbers and I know how to budget, apart from knowing great
part of the student body and its interests. I'm going to add great value to the ISA Cabinet and you can be
sure to count on me.
ELP Liaison
Maria Bosque
Hi, my name is Maria Bosque and I'm from Venezuela. I first came to UNF because I wanted to learn
English so I started studying at ELP-English Language Program. Then, when I got the Toefl score I started
majoring in transportation and logistics, on which I'm senior now. Finally, I think I would be great in that
position because I know the people there and how they work.
MinKi Seo
Im from South Korea and Im a senior with Majors in International Business and Marketing. Im
interested in this position because I was starting to study English at the English Language Program 4
years ago, so I believe that I have a better understanding of ELP students. I also interested in other
countries cultures and people because I want to work in the international area after I graduate from
UNF. I also believe that I can help other ISA members effetely and help to make a good result. Ill do my
best!
Guojuan Shang
I'm Guojuan Shang from China, majoring in Elementary Education and I am senior now.
I'm a friendly person, I love to make friends and help them. In China I've volunteered to do much this
kind of staff, so I think I can do a good job.




Su Yi
Im from Brazil, and Im a freshman with a major of International Business. I believe I would do a good
job because I can relate a lot to what the club is about: International Students! I am very motivated to
work with people from different countries and excited to have the opportunity to be a part of a group
engaged on supporting the international students community. Also, I believe the position is very
interesting since it unites the club and the English Language Program Department. I am really excited
and confident that I will be able to do a great job at ISA.
Activities Coord.
Jesus Quinero
Im from Venezuela and Im a junior majoring in International Business. I would perform a good job in
this position because I believe in the big importance of relationships. I think that there is a
huge enrichment when different cultures interact, because is the other face of our views, customs, and
perceptions. Is a little taste of traveling and knowledge just for the advantage of meeting one friend
from abroad.

I will be highly motivated to organize and put a lot of effort in make the best I can to enjoy and take
advantage of the International Student Events.

Julia Canado
Im from Brazil, and Im a senior majoring in International Business with a minor in Spanish. I believe that
I would be a good Activities Coordinator because I have worked many times in my life organizing events
and activities, therefore, I have experience on this area. Also, I was already a board member for the ISA
last year, so I know how the ISA works and what needs to be improved to make ISA an even better
club. Also, I am a social person, which will be helpful in the activities coordinator position because I will
constantly be dealing with peers in social situations. I will do my best to create great activities that the
international students will love to participate in. I really think that I'm a good person for this position
because I get along with everybody and I have time to dedicate to this club.
Historian
Maria Rodriguez
My name is Maria Monica Rodriguez I'm from Colombia and my major at UNF is Building Construction
Management. I'm a transfer student that started studying at UNF this fall so I'm not sure what academic
level am I. I think that I will be good in the Historian job because I like to take pictures and it will be to
me a new experience with the members of the ISA.




Luiza Motta
My name is Luiza Motta and I am originally from Brazil. My majors here at UNF are Journalism and
Production plus a BS in Psychology. I am a senior here at the university, however, because of my two
majors, I will be here for another year. So you can consider me a Junior! Im a new student here at UNF
and I heard about ISA through friends, who told me about how fun it was to be part of such a diverse
organization. When I saw the position of Historian, I decided I wanted to be part of it as well! Im a
photography fanatic; I love capturing moments and recording great memories, and I think I could add a
lot of creativity to this position. With my major being Journalism and Production, I have some
experience with cameras, photography, different types of shots, etc. It would be an honor do be part of
ISA and helping with different events.
Gabriela Plazarte
My name is Gabriela Plazarte and I am 19 years old. I was raised in Lima, Peru and came to the US about
two years ago for college. I transferred very recently to UNF as a sophomore for the Biomedical Sciences
Program. I decided to run for the ISA cabinet in the position of Historian, because I would love to be
involved in a club that tries to integrate all the different cultures we are so lucky to have at UNF! I am
creative, friendly, responsible and open minded. Also, I love photography and recording the best
moments in events and meetings will be a pleasure for me. At my previous college I was also a board
member for their International Club, and I think that experience could make me
very helpful in coming up with new and different ideas. I am looking forward to meet the entire group! :)