Lauren Albano, M.Ed.

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international students

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M.Ed., Seattle University
BA Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine
BA Criminology, Law, and Society, University of California, Irvine

Lauren Albano is the assistant director and designated school official at Seattle University's International Student Center, where she advises international students and alumni on maintaining F-1 status. She holds a master's in student development administration from Seattle University and a bachelor's from the University of California, Irvine.

Albano is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.

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