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Study Abroad

Meet Our Team

Rishad Gandhi

Study Abroad Coordinator
559.278.6288 | rgandhi@mail.fresnostate.edu

RishadRishad 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

MarcelaMarcela 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

AspenAspen 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

SimranjeetMy 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

MarcosI’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.

 

Contact Us

Address

5300 N. Campus Drive, M/S FF83, Fresno, CA 93740

Office

Family and Food Sciences Building, Room 119

Phone/Email

559.278.6452 • studyabroad@mail.fresnostate.edu