Shepherd University | International Shepherd

Siriki Diabate
Title	International Recruiter and Admissions Officer
Email	sdiabate@shepherd.edu ( Email )
Phone	304-876-5805
Siriki Diabate is the International Admissions Officer and Recruiter. He graduated from Shepherd with a BS in Political Science/concentration in International Studies (2014), and an MBA in 2016. While at Shepherd, Siriki was an active student leader serving as the president of the International Student Union. He was also selected to represent Shepherd at the West Virginia Legislature via the Frassue-Singleton Internship Program. While at Shepherd, Siriki worked closely with the TRIO program and with the Department of Political Science to arrange campus visits with ambassadors from various West African countries. Siriki is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Strategic Leadership from Regent University.
Contact For	Any and all questions and concerns regarding international admissions and recruitment.

Eva Olsson
Title	Intensive English Language Program Instructor
Email	eolsson@shepherd.edu ( Email )
Eva Olsson is an IELP instructor. She was born and raised in Borås, Sweden, and immigrated to the United States in 2002. She is a graduate of the University of Gothenburg in Gothenburg, Sweden where she earned her Master’s of Education and Master’s of English. Eva has extensive experience working with English language learners, having worked predominantly with adolescents and adults. She has also shared her love of music with previous generations of students; Eva taught several music classes at Lyckeskolan Junior High School in Sweden. After settling in the U.S., Eva taught Swedish language classes on Shepherd University’s Martinsburg campus and was a fixture in Dining Services at the main campus. She is fascinated with many real and made-up languages: Eva is fluent in Swedish and English and has a thorough background in French, German, and Japanese. She has even dabbled with Klingon! Ms. Olsson loves to read, garden, and sing, and is currently living in Shepherdstown with her husband, two sons, and two adorable cats.
Contact For	Questions and concerns regarding English language instruction.

Carlos Castillo
Title	Graduate Assistant for International Affairs
Email	ccastill@shepherd.edu ( Email )
Phone	304-876-5072
Carlos Castillo is originally from Cali, Colombia. He came to the United States in 2016 to pursue his studies. He graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor’s degree of Science in Recreation Leisure Studies in 2021. He played for the Shepherd men’s soccer team for three years. He is the graduate assistant for International Affairs office. Carlos is currently enrolled in the CSDA program. He is very passionate in the world of sports industry. His goal is to be part of any franchise in the NFL, MBL, MLS or NBA. He is fluent in Spanish and English.

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