Study Abroad
Meet Our Team
Rishad Gandhi
Study Abroad Coordinator
559.278.6288 | rgandhi@mail.fresnostate.edu
Rishad Gandhi is the Study Abroad Coordinator and is responsible for the planning,
development, and implementation of outbound international programming including semester
and yearlong study abroad programs, international exchange programs and faculty-led
travel study programs. He also manages the operations of the Study Abroad office.
Rishad grew up in Kolkata, India and moved to the United States in 2000. He received
his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas Christian University and
his Master’s degree in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the University
of Kansas.
Marcela Magdaleno
Study Abroad Advisor
559.278.6452 | marcela@mail.fresnostate.edu
Marcela is responsible for advising students in all stages of Study Abroad. She joined
Continuing and Global Education in 2013. Marcela is a first-generation college student,
very proud two-time Fresno State alumna and study abroad alumna. She was born and
raised in Mexico and immigrated to the United States at the age of 11 years old. She
loves working with students and her reward is hearing about the students' experience.
Marcela delights in seeing students’ pictures after coming back from abroad. Marcela
describes herself as an international soul living in the Central Valley.
Aspen Cervantes
Study Abroad Student Assistant
Aspen is a junior transfer student at Fresno State pursuing Art and Linguistics. Through
AIFS, she studied in Florence, Italy, during the Summer of 2023. Since then, Aspen’s
love for traveling has grown, with aspirations to travel to Japan soon and Greece.
Her passion for art and languages grows with each of her travels. She now hopes to
spread this love for traveling with bulldogs at Fresno State and encourage more students
to study abroad!
Samantha Yang
Study Abroad Graduate Intern
My name is Samantha Yang, and I am a graduate student in the SACC program at Fresno
State. I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals and explore
opportunities to study abroad. I love learning about different cultures, as they are
meaningful to me and connect us all. In my free time, I enjoy relaxing on the beach
with my family and dog. My favorite travel destination is Hawaii. I highly encourage
students to explore the fantastic opportunities offered through the Study Abroad program
at Fresno State—feel free to stop by and say hello!
Alejo Landeros
USAC Ambassador
I’m Alejo Landeros, a Business Administration – Computer Information Systems student
at California State University, Fresno, graduating in May 2026. I have hands-on experience
in IT support, data analysis, and project coordination through my internship with
the USDA and previous roles in education and food service. Passionate about technology,
business, and global engagement, I’ve studied abroad in Italy and South Korea, gaining
international perspectives on business, finance, and cultural exchange. On campus,
I’ve served as Treasurer of the Computer Science Club and currently serve as Treasurer
of the Entrepreneurship Club, while also being active in the Student Investment Fund.
My career goal is to grow in IT and business strategy, with a long-term vision of
working in cybersecurity and ultimately becoming a CEO.
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