Jesse Aspree

Director, International Student Programs
Email: jaspree@highline.edu

Jesse Aspree is the Director for International Student Programs (ISP). He manages the ISP office, providing direction and oversight for programs related to international education.

Born in Los Angeles, and raised in both Seattle and Honolulu, he developed an appreciation for different cultures, and diversity at an early age. This led to him becoming an international student in France, and eventually working in the field of international education. A proud graduate of community college, Jesse also received his Bachelors of International Studies at Seattle University, and Masters of Education at Western Washington University. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching football (soccer), and occasionally playing his ukulele.

Along with other ISP staff, he is dedicated to the success and enrichment of our international students during their time at Highline College.

Tiffany Huang

Associate Director, International Student Recruitment
Email: thuang@highline.edu 

Tiffany Huang is the Associate Director of International Student Recruitment at Highline College, bringing a wealth of experience in higher education recruitment and student services. Originally from China, Tiffany earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Hotel and Resort Management from Edith Cowan University in Australia. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, she excels in connecting with diverse student populations.

In her current role at Highline College, Tiffany leverages her skills in student recruitment, marketing research and analysis, and event coordination to support international students and foster their academic success. Her dedication to authenticity ensures that every student feels valued and understood.

Outside of her professional life, Tiffany is a casual dancer specializing in Chinese classic dance, reflecting her passion for cultural expression and artistic performance.

Mike Gruberg

Assistant Director, Advisor
Email: mgruberg@highline.edu

Mike Gruberg is part of a great team working with both current and prospective international students. He handles student advising, government regulations, and much more, always with a big smile. He enjoys working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, which gives him the opportunity to learn about customs and traditions that are different from his own.

Mike is from the Seattle/Tacoma area, but he has also lived in Mexico and Israel. He loves the rich history of the old city of Jerusalem. Outside Highline, he spends most of his time with his wife and two adorable kids, usually doing something with a Disney theme, like going to Disneyland or watching classics like Mary Poppins and Peter Pan. Just about the only thing Mike doesn’t like is paying taxes.

Ana Morales

Program Manager, Fiscal Management
Email: amorales@highline.edu

Ana is the ISP Program Manager, responsible for fiscal management, contracts, project management, and serving as the tuition liaison. She provides direction and oversight of the program budget and coordinates student insurance and scholarships, collaborating with agencies across the globe. Ana brings a wealth of knowledge to the program and is an integral part of the team, ensuring strong alignment between fiscal operations, project goals, and overall program direction.

Ana values building meaningful relationships with students and is passionate about helping them succeed. She enjoys learning about world cultures, cuisines, and history, and finds fulfillment in connecting with people from all backgrounds.

Outside of work, Ana’s passion is teaching group exercise—she loves dancing and getting a great workout. She also loves learning and prioritizing self-care as part of her personal growth. Her family is her foundation, and she cherishes spending time with her two boys. Ana has traveled to Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Peru, and plans to visit Spain and other countries in the future.

Mina Vo

Global Programs Manager
Email: mvo@highline.edu 

Mina Vo is the Interim Global Programs Manager at Highline College, overseeing study abroad opportunities and other global programs initiatives. She is also an integral part of the international student recruitment team. As a proud alumna of Highline, Mina brings a fresh perspective to her role, drawing from her extensive professional background across multiple industries, including her experience as an HR professional. Well-versed in recruitment and adept at working with diverse populations, Mina leverages her skills to build meaningful connections with students from around the world Originally from Vietnam, Mina was born and raised there until moving to the United States at the age of five. Fluent in both Vietnamese and English, she uses her bilingual abilities to bridge cultural gaps and provide exceptional support to international students.

In her current role, she coordinates study abroad programs, facilitating cultural exchanges, and fostering a welcoming environment for those transitioning to Highline College. Outside of work, Mina is passionate about singing, exploring new cuisines on food adventures, and traveling with her family. Her global perspective and personal interests further enrich her ability to foster cultural exchange and inclusivity in her role at Highline College.

Eva Engelhard

International Student Advisor, Principal Designated School Official
Email: eengelhard@highline.edu

Eva Engelhard helps international students understand the complicated government regulations that come along with being an international student in the United States. Her background and training is in teaching English as a Second Language, and she finds nothing more exciting than witnessing English language learners’ transformation to proficient speakers and writers.

Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Eva also lived in upstate New York, rural Japan, and suburban England before moving to Washington in 2007. Eva and her family love playing board games, watching movies, and attending musical and theater performances. She currently sings with Choral Sounds Northwest, a Burien-based choir that performs everything from Beethoven concertos to Disney songs.

Thu Ho

International Student Advisor
Email: aho@highline.edu

In the ISP office, Thu helps students navigate their questions and connects them with the appropriate resources. She always encourages others to stay active, embrace new skills, adapt to new environments, and, most importantly, engage with the incredible people around them.

Outside of work, you’ll often find Thu experimenting in the kitchen, exploring new outdoor places, or spending quality time with her family. In the future, she hopes to learn additional languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, etc.…so she can travel the world with her children and experience different cultures firsthand.

Olha Isaieva

International Student Advisor, Special Populations
Email: oisaieva@highline.edu

Adrian Ellison

Program Coordinator, Admissions
Email: aellison@highline.edu

Adrian Ellison is the admissions coordinator at Highline ISP. He was born in Kailua, Hawaii but was raised in Silverdale, WA. He graduated from Washington State University in 2013 with a Humanities major with a communication and Japanese minor. Adrian lived and worked in Hiroshima, Japan, for 5 years as an assistant language teacher. He has traveled to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, and Korea and plans to travel to new places in the future. 

Adrian’s passions include traveling, social networking, studying foreign languages and bowling competitively. He is a motivated, friendly, resourceful and curious individual that enjoys learning new skills frequently.