Ho Chung, Director of Admissions

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Ho Chung arrived at East-West University as Director of Admissions shortly after earning his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2008. Mr. Chung earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is active in Chicago’s Korean community. A resident of Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, Mr. Chung is a member of the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling. He is an avid film buff and enjoys the films of Stanley Kubrick, particularly his favorite movie of all time, “Full Metal Jacket.”

Anna Lobanova

is a dedicated education counseling professional that has been helping students achieve their dream of a college education since joining East-West University in 1995. The native of the Russian Federation from the Leningrad region earned her MA in Community Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. Ms. Lobanova specializes in career counseling, transfer students and transcript evaluation. A resident of Chicago’s western suburbs, she is fluent in Russian and enjoys yoga, figure skating, gardening and writing.

Rashed Jahangir

International Student Advisor Rashed Jahangir earned a B.Sc. from the University of Karachi in his native Pakistan before coming to the United States to continue his education at East-West University, earning a B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology. Passionate about helping other students enjoy the same joys and opportunities of higher education, Mr. Jahangir joined his alma mater as International Student Advisor in 2008 after working several years in a similar position at Taylor Business Institute. A fluent speaker of Urdu and Hindi, the Schaumburg resident enjoys watching and playing international cricket.

Luis Perez, Admissions Counselor

A native of Chicago, Luis Perez joined East-West University in 2008. Mr. Perez graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1997 with degrees in Psychology and Latin American Studies. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Perez has a special affinity for counseling high school students, transfer students and students interested in a career in education. He also teaches preparation for the English portion of the ACT. The resident Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood enjoys writing, playing poker, and riding his motorcycle.

Jorge Collazo, Admissions Counselor

Jorge Collazo grew up in some of the roughest neighborhoods of New York City and Chicago, and faced some trying times as an adolescent. But instead of allowing himself to be defeated by circumstances, he learned first hand the value of education as a way out of the downward spiral of the streets. After several years as a youth counselor in Humbolt Park, the Chicago State University graduate joined East-West University in 2006 to help struggling students lift themselves from poverty and violence through higher education. Fluent in Spanish, and known for his can-do attitude and sense of style, Mr. Collazo lives on Chicago’s North Side.

Tina Wise, Admissions Counselor

Tina Wise grew up on Chicago’s South Side, where she graduated from Phillips High School before heading off to Tennessee State University for college. Ms. Wise joined East-West University as an admissions counselor in 1996. The lifelong resident of the South Side has developed and maintained strong ties to the community where she grew up, and uses her knowledge and experience to counsel students who likewise want to make a positive difference in their community.

Asma Adnan, Admissions Counselor

Asma Adnan knows from personal experience the advantages of an East-West University education, having graduated with a BS in Computer and Information Science in 2002. The native of Pakistan gained experience as a work study student in admissions department. In 2003, she brought her passion for helping students back to East-West as a full time admissions counselor. A resident of Skokie, Ms. Adnan specializes in counseling high school students, transfer students, and students interested in medical careers. Fluent in both Urdu and Hindi, she enjoys reading, Bollywood music, and international travel.