Meet Our Staff

Tana D. Ruegamer

Director and International Student and Scholar Advisor

Tana Ruegamer joined Slater in 2018. She is responsible for immigration and cultural adjustment related advising, advocating for the needs of international students and scholars, and helping Wellesley's international population understand and comply with various and ever-changing immigration regulations. Tana comes to Wellesley from Harvard University's International Office as an advisor to students and scholars. Previously, she worked at Bentley University's Center for International Students and Scholars as the Assistant Director and as an adjunct lecturer in the Global Studies Department and at Boston University in the International Students and Scholars Office.

She was selected to participate in the Fulbright International Education Administrators Program (IEA) to South Korea in 2011. Currently, she is an adjunct faculty member at Lesley University where she teaches a graduate course focusing on international student services.

Tana graduated with a Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University in 2005 and recently completed a graduate certificate in organizational Behavior from the Harvard University Extension School.

In her spare time, she coaches adult salsa dancing classes at a studio in Cambridge.

Jill Ostrowski

International Student Advisor

Jill Ostrowski recently joined Slater in October 2019. She is responsible for immigration advising for international students. Previously, she worked at Wheaton College’s Center for Global Education as an Associate Director advising international students, scholars and study abroad students. Prior to that she worked at Boston University in the International Students and Scholars Office. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a concentration in International Relations from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Jill’s favorite hobby is her love of travel and learning about new cultures. She falls in love with every country she visits so it is very hard to have a favorite. She enjoys sharing her passion with her children and husband.

Xiaoning Ding

Program Coordinator

Xiaoning Ding joined Slater in August 2022. She provides administrative and programing coordination and student advising support for the Slater.

Before coming to Wellesley, Xiaoning was a staff assistant at Tufts University, where she worked closely with Tufts International Center and Tufts Global Education and gained direct experience of working with international scholars and students. Born and raised in China, Xiaoning came to the U.S. as an international student herself, where she gained a deep understanding of cultural differences as well as extensive experience of studying and working abroad. Prior to pursuing her career in the higher education industry, Xiaoning worked for corporate accounting and consulting firms in the U.S. as well as in China.

Xiaoning received her Bachelor’s degree and Masters of Business Administration from SUNY New Paltz. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and scuba diving.

Jennifer Cammarn

SEVIS Systems & Data Administrator

Jennifer Cammarn comes to Slater after spending four years in Japan teaching English at the foot of the Japanese Alps. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies from Gettysburg College and a Master’s degree in International Higher Education from Lesley University. She has worked in Mount Ida College’s Center for Global Connections and Harvard University’s International Office with experience supporting international students and managing study abroad programs.

Jennifer joined the Slater International Center in 2017 and enjoys making technology work its best to support international students. In her free time she enjoys playing video games, cross-stitching, and being a great cat mom.