International Student Services
Staff & Counselors
International Student Services (ISS) is part of the Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) Student Services division.

Abigail Watson
ISS Director | Counselor | Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
+1 (818) 719-6417
watsonac@piercecollege.edu
- Academic counseling
- Personal counseling and referrals
- F-1 status advisement
- Employment advisement (OPT, CPT, etc.)
- Workshops

Donna Covarrubias
Admissions and F-1 Advisor | Student Services Assistant | Designated School Official (DSO)
+1 (818) 710-4346
covarrdm@piercecollege.edu
- Admissions Advisement
- Reinstatement advisement (for current LAPC students only)
- New student check-ins
- General program advisement
- F-1 status advisement
- Travel signatures

Meagan Truxal
F-1 Advisor | Senior Office Assistant | Designated School Official (DSO)
+1 (818) 710-3300
truxalma@piercecollege.edu
- General program advisement
- General health insurance questions and referrals
- Assistance with F-1 status paperwork
- F-1 status advisement
- Travel signatures