OISS Staff

Kristen Young - Director

Kristen Young serves as the Director for OISS and has been at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas since 2000.  Kristen has lived in South Korea and Canada and has traveled to many other countries.  In addition to overseeing office operations, she advises students, conducts workshops for international students and scholars, and provides intercultural training for the campus. Students and scholars can make appointments to see Kristen for advising by calling the OISS office. UNLV offices and departments should contact Kristen if they have questions about policy and procedure for international students and scholars.

Contact Information:
Phone: (702) 895-0143
Email: kristen.young@unlv.edu

Kristen Reza – Assistant Director

Kristen Reza is responsible for assisting UNLV departments in hiring international faculty, staff, and researchers who require a work visa for employment. In addition to assisting international scholars with a variety of issues, she oversees OISS client services. 

Contact Information:
Phone: (702) 895-0218
E-mail: kristen.reza@unlv.edu

Sheri Beyer – lead International Student Advisor

Aloha! Sheri Beyer is the lead International Student Advisor (ISA) at UNLV. She comes from Honolulu, Hawai'i, and has been in Las Vegas since 2004. As the lead ISA, she is the point of contact for international students for major problems with student visa or immigration questions, information about UNLV processes, and assistance with adjustment to life in Las Vegas.

Sheri was born in South Korea, raised in Minnesota, and lived in Hawai'i. She has traveled to Korea, England, and Wales. She loves to travel and meet new people, and loves learning history about different countries and learning new languages. She also enjoys reading, movies, and shopping!
You can make an appointment with Sheri by calling OISSat 895-0143 and/or you can also come to walk-in hours.She looks forward to meeting new students and wishes everyone a great year!

Contact Information:
Phone: (702) 895-0143
E-mail: Sheri.Beyer@unlv.edu

Richard Yien - Immigration Specialist

Richard joined our office in 2008 as our new Immigration Specialist.  He brings with him work experience from the International Offices at UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, and The Scripps Research Institute.  He has studied and worked abroad in Canada, China, and Japan.

Richard helps to bring international faculty, researchers, and scholars to UNLV.  Appointments can be made with Richard by calling the OISS Office.

Contact Information:
Phone: (702) 895-0143
Email:  richard.yien@unlv.edu

Kristie Berthelotte – International Student Advisor

Kristie Berthelotte advises prospective and newly admitted F-1 international students about documentation required for issuing I-20s.  Contact Kristie with questions about how to get an I-20 if you have submitted an application for admission or have recently been admitted but have not yet registered for classes.  Current students can also contact Kristie for any student visa or immigration questions, information about UNLV processes, and assistance with adjustment to life in Las Vegas.
Contact Information:
Phone: (702) 895-0143
Fax: (702) 895-0169
E-mail: newinternational@unlv.edu

Carrie Scrutchens – Database Specialist

Carrie Scrutchens ensures that OISS maintains accurate student and scholar information so that the university can meet government requirements and so that the students and scholars can receive the services they need from OISS.  Carrie also provides many other helpful services to keep OISS technologies running effectively.  If you have questions about international student or scholar data, please contact Carrie. 

Contact Information:
Phone: (702) 895-0143
Email: carrie.scrutchens@unlv.edu

Doreen Martinez - Administrative Assistant III

Doreen Martinez is responsible for providing overall office management, operational support, budget management, and assigned special projects and events.

Contact Information:
Phone: (702) 895-0143
Email: doreen.martinez@unlv.edu

Marie Walsh – Graduate Assistant International Student Advisor

Marie is in the Masters program in Educational Leadership program here at UNLV.   Marie advises international students with questions about immigration, visa, work permit and other matters.  She enjoys meeting new students and assisting them through their college journey. 

Contact Information:
Phone: (702) 895-0143
Email:marie.walsh@unlv.edu