MEET THE
TEAM
MOLLY ROMANOWSKI
Co-director
Major: I am a Senior Exercise Science major with the hopes of going into Occupational Therapy.
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Home: I call the Middle East my home. I grew up and lived in Doha Qatar for 9 years and it has shaped me into the person I am today. Living there has given me the passion and love for learning about different cultures, hearing people’s stories, traveling, building relationships with others, helping and serving international students, and bringing different cultures together.
I am so excited to meet each and every one of you and have been praying for you all! I hope that Taylor University’s International Orientation will make you all feel valued, loved, welcomed, cared for, and supported!
MARIANA PRATAS
Co-director
Major: Marketing & Business Management, class of 2021
Home: Born in Portugal, raised in Mozambique.
Email: mariana_pratas@taylor.edu
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I am very passionate about creating spaces for people to feel like they can be themselves, no matter what baggage they bring, and that’s how I hope to make the incoming students feel.
MARIAH HURST
Marketing Coordinator
Major: Graphic Design major and Multimedia Journalism minor, class of 2023.
Home: La Paz, Bolivia
Email: mariah_hurst@taylor.edu
Having grown up in La Paz, Bolivia, there is so much beauty in the people and place I call home. I love interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds. My hope for International Orientation is that incoming students feel welcomed, loved & understood.
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Fun Fact: I designed this website!
JEANNA EVANS
Transport Coordinator
Major: Elementary Education major with a concentration in Special Education, class of 2022
Home: Zambia, Africa,
Email: zola_evans@taylor.edu
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I understand that coming to Taylor can be a tad overwhelming. International Orientation, and the friends I made there, helped me to find a community. A place I knew I was known and loved and wouldn't feel weird for missing that feeling of tropical sun pricking my neck. I hope that this year's IO can do the same for you!
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Fun Fact: I have two differently shaped thumbs!
MEEK LEE
Event Coordinator
Major: Exercise Science, class of 2021
Home: Kenya/South Korea
Email: meek_lee@taylor.edu
Hi, my name is Meek Lee. Welcome to TU -- congratulations! I cannot describe the excitement and eagerness we have to meet you all! I’m hopeful that international orientation will be a time of fellowship, growth, and fun as we embark on this new school year together. Please know that we are praying for you as you are on your way here. Feel free to reach out; we are here for you! Again, welcome, and may God bless you.
Fun fact: I am an MK (missionary kid), PK (pastor’s kid), TCK (third culture kid), a transfer student, and an international student!
ERIC KIM
Spiritual Coordinator
Major: Music (Vocal), class of 2022
Home: U.A.E, Iran, Kazakstan, Turkey, and Korea
Email: eric_kim@taylor.edu
I grew up in U.A.E, Iran, Kazakstan, Turkey, and Korea. I am currently a Junior at Taylor University studying Music(Vocal) & I transferred from a Korean college. I hope we will learn a joy of worshiping together. I can’t wait to learn more about you:)
Fun fact: I watch Netflix every Saturday.