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Student Assistants
Graduate and undergraduate students are an integral part of the operations at the ILA.  Learn about our talented group below.    

Malka Goldberg

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Malka Goldberg serves as the Member Services and Public Relations Associate for the International Leadership Association. Her responsibilities include supporting and promoting ILA’s Directory of Leadership Programs, assisting with member services, and maintaining ILA’s social media presence. Malka was born in Binghamton, NY, and moved to West Orange, NJ, when she was 11 years old. In high school Malka became interested in international affairs, and spent her summers traveling and experiencing new cultures in New Zealand, Australia, Israel and Spain. She spent a year after high school learning at a seminary and volunteering in Israel. Malka is now a senior at the University of Maryland, pursuing a degree in communication with a focus in public relations. She has extensive experience in communication management for non-profit organizations, event planning and social media.

Mary Duong

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Mary joined the association shortly before the London conference and has been primarily working as an office assistant. She is currently a sophomore, pursuing a B.S. in Public Health and plans on continuing her education after graduation in hopes of becoming a Physician Assistant. Her interests include running, traveling, and snowboarding.

Munir Patel

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Munir serves as the Website and Publications Associate for ILA. His responsibilities include regular website updates and working on ILA's electronic resources and publications. Munir grew up in Ahmedabad, India. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Gujarat University. During his undergraduate career he served as the moderator of his college Social Activities Committee, Junoon, where he was responsible for planning and managing college events as well as designing and updating Junoon’s social media. Munir is currently a graduate student at the University of Maryland, pursuing a Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering. He enjoys drawing, traveling, gaming, reading, and swimming.

Jean Portianko

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Jean also serves as the Website and Publications Associate for ILA. Her responsibilities include regular website updates and working on ILA's electronic resources and publications. Jean was born in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the United States when she was eight years old. She began her undergraduate career at the University of Minnesota before transferring to the University of Maryland. Jean is pursuing a double major in Linguistics and Government & Politics, with a focus on American Politics. She hopes to attend law school and become a practicing attorney after attaining her B.A. degree. Jean gained experience in website design taking a summer programming course at Montgomery College and during one of her recent internships.

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