What We Do
Bellevue College’s Student Affinity Coordinators are student leaders working in Multicultural Services, Student Engagement, and the Veterans Resource Center who create events, programs, and resources for their peers to celebrate culture and heritage, promote identity development, raise awareness, and build community for their respective affinity groups.
Meet our 2025-2026 Student Affinity Coordinators
Brianna Mon
Asian/Pacific Islander Student Affinity Coordinator
Multicultural Services
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: AAS-DTA, Mathematics
Quick Bio: I am studying Applied Mathematics and want to minor in Business when I transfer. I like to listen to music a lot, my favorite genre is R&B. La La Land is my all-time favorite movie.
Email: apistudents-ac@bellevuecollege.edu
Angie Kulenduka
Black Student Affinity Coordinator
Multicultural Services
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: BAS, Cybersecurity
Quick Bio: My name is Angie Kulenduka. I’m Congolese and have been living in the USA for 3 years now. I’m passionate about learning new things and experiencing new and different cultures. One last thing that drives my lifestyle is: “there is beauty everywhere, you just have to look closer.”
Email: blackstudents-ac@bellevuecollege.edu
Carmel Kasamb
International Student Affinity Coordinator
Student Engagement
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: AAS-T, Nursing
Quick Bio: I’m currently majoring in Nursing as part of my journey toward becoming a dentist. A fun fact about me is that I love writing, but I don’t enjoy reading, as well I am a foodie and like experimenting new recipes by cooking myself or trying new restaurant. In my free time, I like watching tennis matches and as well, walking and enjoying the beautiful green of the nature and guess what, green is my favorite color. I like laughing and spending good time with my family. My philosophy is “life is too short to make the same mistake twice”.
Email: intlstudents-ac@bellevuecollege.edu
Sofia Santana
Latine Student Affinity Coordinator
Multicultural Services
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: BAS, Data Management & Analytics
Bio: I am currently studying the BAS Data Management and Analytics. I was born and raised in Mexico, and I’m an international student at Bellevue College. I love video games and technology, but I am also an arts fan, I love painting, crocheting, reading, and writing. My favorite color is pink and purple, and I am learning French!
Email: latinostudents-ac@bellevuecollege.edu
Brittany Mellander
LGBTQ+ Student Affinity Coordinator
Multicultural Services
Pronouns: She/They
Major: BAS, Digital Marketing
Quick Bio: Brittany is a senior Digital Marketing BAS student back in school after a few years hiatus, ready to complete her degree while making a difference in people’s lives. They have been an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community in many ways, through work and volunteer opportunities. She hopes to bring the community together and help prepare students for their futures through education, outreach and engagement with fellow schoolmates.
Email: lgbtqstudents-ac@bellevuecollege.edu
Jonathan
Veteran Student Affinity Coordinator
Veterans Resource Center
Pronouns: He/Him
Email: veteranstudents-ac@bellevuecollege.edu
Last Updated October 10, 2025
