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Nailya Suzhenova
Recruitment Manager, Kazakhstan
Nailya Suzhenova has extensive professional experience in the fields of education and corporate social responsibility. She has been working in international education for more than 16 years. She previously worked as Overseas Director and Executive Director at Kazakh-British Study Center M&K - one of the biggest agencies in Kazakhstan. Nailya has her MBA in Management from the University of International Business and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the Institute of Economics and Statistics.
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Emily Zhang CN
招生代表（中国）
Emily现任中国区招生代表，主要负责华南地区的招生工作。Emily拥有3年的国际学生招生经验，深谙孩子出国留学时家长的主要考量因素。除了与学生及家长沟通方面的技巧和经验之外，Emily与多家招生合作伙伴都建立了紧密的联系。Emily毕业于加拿大萨斯喀彻温大学，持有市场营销和金融导向的管理学学士学位。
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Jay Wang CN
区域招生总监（中国）
Jay曾在Wework，毕蔼（BI Worldwide）、首优咨询有限公司（First Advantage）和埃森哲（Accenture）等多家世界顶级公司担任高级领导职位，职业足迹遍布中国，亚太地区和美国各地，拥有15年以上丰富的管理经验，曾带领团队实现了企业的快速发展。他也曾激励和领导过很多行业领头羊取得了持续的发展和成功。
入职Amerigo, 他充满激情。他认为，Amerigo将为海外留学市场带来巨大的转变，而这一市场与全球富裕消费人群的上涨紧密相关。
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MQ Wang CN
招生行政专员
MQ在Amerigo担任招生入学主管职务，主要负责学生入学和商业合作相关的支持工作，包括入学申请流程咨询与支持、商业合作沟通，以及为国际招生团队提供支持等。MQ在美国读研期间学习对外英语教学，并拥有丰富的工作经验，曾在美国学校担任过两年以上外语教师并担任过国际留学生顾问一职，对美国K-12教育体系和国际学生入学流程方面具有深入的了解。MQ持有罗切斯特大学理学硕士学位。
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Dara Huang CN
市场部专员
Dara在Amerigo担任市场部专员，主要负责中国市场的社群媒体运营，此外也负责市场的活动规划与协助。在加入Amerigo之前，Dara曾在台湾的4A广告代理商担任市场部策划与执行的实习生。在以往的经验中，她成功优化社群平台，并掌握创新内容。Dara了解社群趋势的快速变动，也成功建立各社群平台独特的传播模式。 Dara持有台湾世新大学公共关系暨广告专业学士学位。
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Emily Zhang
Recruitment Specialist, China
Emily Zhang is the Recruitment Specialist of China, and is responsible for the recruitment of students in the south of China region. Emily has three years of experience recruiting for global universities, and is extremely knowledgeable about what parents consider most when sending their children to study abroad. In addition to student and family experience, Emily also has interpersonal relationships with recruitment agency partners. Emily graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada with a Bachelor's Degree in Management, with a focus on marketing and finance.
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Dara Huang
Marketing Coordinator
Dara is the Marketing Coordinator at Amerigo, where she mainly implements social media operations for Taiwan and China. In addition to that, she also coordinates and creates campaigns for the global marketing team. Before she joined Amerigo, Dara successfully optimized social media platforms and delivered unique content through her internships and previous experiences. Dara holds a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising from Shih-Hsin University in Taiwan.
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MQ Wang
Admission Support Officer
MQ joins Amerigo as the Admissions Support Officer and supports the admissions function as it relates to students and business partners, admission process counseling and support, business partner communication and international recruitment team support. MQ has several years of experience working with and being an international student. She has worked as a Foreign Language Teacher in the American K-12 school system and most recently worked as an International Student Consultant. MQ has a Masters of Science degree in TESOL from the University of Rochester.
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Jay Wang
Regional Director, China
Jay Wang has served in senior leadership roles with several global companies, including WeWork, BI Worldwide, First Advantage and Accenture, he has led rapid business growth in China, APAC and the US for over 15 years. He inspired and led multi-discipline organizations with sustainable growth and success. Jay shares the passion of envisioning Amerigo as an organization that can potentially disrupt and transform the overseas education market that ties into the global affluent consumer uptrend.
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Allan Alvarez
Director, Campus Operations, Boca Raton
Allan joined Amerigo as Director of Campus Operations and brings a wealth of knowledge. With more than 15 years in international education, he held a position with Language Stars as a Multi-Center Director, where he oversaw sales and operations in three centers. Prior to that, he successfully served a School Director at Kaplan International location at the Illinois Institute of Technology for four years. His center was awarded as the best-performing campus for student satisfaction in 2014. Allan also worked for the British Council for eight years where he held positions in Customer Service and Operations and played a role in business development and expansion in the Latin American region. He also is a seasoned foreign languages teacher with experience in over five countries.
Allan obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degree at Universidad Central de Venezuela in Modern Languages and Education Management. He also holds a Management Development Certification and a CELTA from University of Cambridge.
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Patrick Lynch
资深会计
Patrick于2018年加入Amerigo，为财务和会计提供支持。此前，Patrick曾在美国Crowe Horwath LLP会计师事务所担任审计员，专门从事金融机构和通用电气的成本分析工作。他拥有肯塔基大学国际商务会计学学士学位。
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Julia Huang
市场部专员
Julia在Amerigo担任市场部专员，负责市场活动的执行及全球市场部工作的协调。在加入Amerigo之前，Julia曾在芝加哥的初创公司担任营销和设计工作的实习生。作为一家技术型律师事务所的市场部实习生，她成功率先对公司网站进行了全面的重新设计。Julia拥有芝加哥大学的视觉艺术学士学位。
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Patrick Lynch
Senior Accountant
Patrick joined Amerigo in 2018 and provides support to finance and accounting activities. Previously, Patrick worked as an auditor with Crowe Horwath LLP specializing in financial institutions and with General Electric in a cost analysis role. He holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting with a minor in International Business from the University of Kentucky. Patrick is a Certified Public Accountant.
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Julia Huang
Marketing Coordinator
Julia is the Marketing Coordinator at Amerigo, where she implements campaigns and coordinates with the global marketing team. Before joining Amerigo, Julia has held marketing and design internship roles at start-up companies based in Chicago. As a marketing intern for a tech-enabled law firm, she successfully spearheaded a complete redesign of the company website. Julia holds a B.A. in Visual Arts from the University of Chicago.
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芝加哥校区英语辅导教师
Laura Hawbaker在国内外从事英语语言教育已有15年。她是芝加哥人，是富布莱特学者，曾在布拉格、泰国、波兰、夏威夷和新奥尔良教授英语。在加入Amerigo之前，Laura是新奥尔良的ESL辅导老师，负责指导当地移民和难民家庭的130名儿童的语言教育。她之前曾在夏威夷大岛担任语言讲师。她曾担任现场托福考官，宿舍家长和活动协调员，组织实地考察，以便她的国际学生和他们的美国同学可以完全融入夏威夷文化。她拥有伊利诺伊大学芝加哥分校的语言学硕士学位/对外英语教学硕士学位和芝加哥哥伦比亚学院的小说写作学士学位。她在TEFL Worldwide Prague获得了TEFL认证。她是伊利诺斯州TESOL-BE和TESOL国际协会的专业会员。
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Liz Maginnis
马里兰校区英语辅导教师
Liz于2017年7月加入Amerigo，担任纳帕谷校区的英语辅导教师和大学指导顾问。她在美国和海外拥有超过八年的教学经验。Liz在宾夕法尼亚州立大学获得学士学位，在西切斯特大学获得了对外英语教学硕士学位。她相信只要提供持续不断的帮助和辅导，学生们会有所改变。Liz除了在课堂上教学和帮助学生完成大学申请，她还喜欢旅行和观看足球。
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Victoria Navarrete
博卡拉顿校区英语辅导教师
Victoria是博卡拉顿校区英语辅导教师。过去二十年来，她在私立语言学校、双语基础课程学校、在线课程以及美国和墨西哥的大学教授英语强化课程。虽然她的母语是英语，但她也是一名语言学习者，能说流利的西班牙语和中级德语和意大利语。她拥有佛罗里达大学化学硕士学位和塔斯马尼亚大学的对外英语教学方向的教育硕士学位。她目前正在攻读佛罗里达州立大学的教学设计硕士学位，以继续为学生提供最先进的语言学习机会。
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Samantha Marta
双子城校区英语辅导教师
Samantha作为Amerigo双子城校区英语辅导教师，为学生传授她超过十年的高中、大学、虚拟语言学校和语言强化项目等各种ESL和EFL语境下的英语语言学习与教学经验。在日本大阪学习交换是她的第一次国外交流经历。在加入Amerigo之前，她曾在日本神田外国语大学英语语言研究院担任英语讲师四年，并帮助指导和管理开发一个具有促进课堂以外的英语教育，技能发展和文化研究功能的全新学术宿舍。
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Sara Brathwaite
洛杉矶校区英语辅导教师
Sara自2006年以来一直从事国际教育领域的工作。在维克森林大学完成西班牙语言学学士学位后，Sara开始为马里兰州的成人移民学生教授英语。Sara之后在阿拉巴马大学攻读应用语言学英语教学硕士学位，并在那里教授国际学生三年，之后在哥斯达黎加圣何塞教授英语和培训教师。在来到Amerigo之前，Sara在加州大学河滨分校的国际教育课程中担任了近7年的学术教务员。Sara热衷于教授英语并与来自世界各地的国际学生交流、学习。
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Nathalie Michiels
纳帕谷校区英语辅导教师
Nathalie热衷于语言学习以及通过学生了解其他语言和文化。她在康涅狄格州的一所独立寄宿学校开始了她的西班牙语和ESL教学生涯。除此之外，她还担任宿舍管家，顾问和教辅。之后她在纽约师范学院攻读对外英语教学硕士学位，并在纽约公立学校教学。在此之后，她回到私立学校教授ELL课程并担任ELL教务员。她教授写作，口语和听力课程，并与学生一起阅读理解策略。她还与其他老师一起为英语学习者提供课程支持，并开发了ELL课程。
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Jason Wang 王纪晨
招生经理（中国）
Jason毕业于英国华威大学，持有项目管理专业硕士学位及英语语言翻译和文化研究学士学位。Jason在教育行业拥有六年的经验，其中包括三年的美国高中招生经验。深谙中国学生及家长对学校的需求，Jason曾在同行业公司3W为200多名学生成功择校，遍布美国各地。并与众多机构建立了良好的合作关系。
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Laura Hawbaker
English Language Learning Coordinator, Chicago
Laura Hawbaker has worked in English language education for 15 years, both domestically and abroad. A Chicago native, she is a Fulbright Scholar and has taught English in Prague, Thailand, Poland, Hawaii, and New Orleans. Prior to Amerigo, Laura was an ESL Coordinator in New Orleans, where she oversaw the language education of 130 Title I children from local immigrant and refugee families. She had previously served as a language instructor on the Big Island of Hawaii. She served as an on-site TOEFL proctor, dorm parent and activities coordinator, organizing field trips so her international students and their American peers could fully immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture. She holds a Masters in Linguistics/TESOL from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelors in Fiction Writing from Columbia College Chicago. She obtained her TEFL Certification at TEFL Worldwide Prague. She is a professional member of Illinois TESOL-BE and the TESOL International Association.
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Victoria Navarrete
English Language Learning Coordinator, Boca Raton
Victoria is the English Language Learning Coordinator for the Boca Raton, campus. She has spent the past twenty years teaching English in private language institutes, bilingual K-12 schools, online programs, and university-based Intensive English programs in the United States and Mexico. While her native language is English, she is also a language learner and speaks fluent Spanish and intermediate German and Italian. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Florida and a M.Ed. in TESOL from the University of Tasmania. Always learning, Tory is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in instructional design at Florida State University to continue offering state-of-the-art language-learning opportunities to her students. When she’s not teaching, you can find her volunteering in support of her high-school-age daughters as a congressional debate judge and musical theater seamstress.
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Sara Brathwaite
English Language Learning Coordinator, Los Angeles
Sara has worked in the field of international education since 2006. After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Linguistics at Wake Forest University, Sara started teaching English to adult immigrant students in Maryland. Sara then pursued a Master’s in Applied Linguistics/TESOL from the University of Alabama, where she also taught international students for three years, and later taught English and trained teachers in San Jose, Costa Rica. Prior to coming to Amerigo, Sara spent nearly 7 years as an academic coordinator in the International Education Programs at the University of California Riverside. Sara has a passion for teaching English and working with international students from around the world.
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Jason Wang
Recruitment Manager, China
Jason graduated from the University of Warwick in the UK, where he received a B.A. in English Language, Translation and Cultural Studies, and a M.A. in Program and Project Management. Jason has six years of experience in the education industry, including three years experience recruiting for American high schools. Jason has helped more than 200 students succeed in getting recruited by American high schools, and has gained integrated experience to meet the demands of the students and their parents. Jason also has strong relationships with different agents.
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Recruitment Manager
After attending a US high school as an international student, Fred Daher is passionate about international education. Fred has more than 15 years of experience in recruitment, marketing and product management in the Education Industry. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and a Master’s Degree in Marketing.
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Tracy Zhao
招生经理（中国）
Tracy现任中国区招生经理，主要负责华东区的招生工作。Tracy在国际教育行业拥有五年以上的工作经验，在加入Amerigo之前，曾在ELS教育集团担任国际升学指导，帮助近百位学生完成申请并成功入读ELS美国语言中心。
Tracy曾在美国学习工作生活七年，对美国的教育体系十分熟悉，在美国期间曾教授国际学生ESL课程。
Tracy毕业于美国阿肯色理工大学，拥有英语教育硕士学位及市场营销学士学位。
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Jessica Six
薪资福利经理
Jessica于2018加入Amerigo，负责薪资和员工福利的管理。除了以前的人力资源工作经验外，Jessica还有社会服务的经验背景。她对员工的热情和不断优化的工作态度，加上她之前积累的专业技能使Amerigo和员工们用最好的工作状态来赢得成功。Jesscia拥有University of Chicago的文学硕士学位和Ohio State University的理学学士学位。
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Tracy Zhao
Recruitment Manager, China
Tracy joins Amerigo as a recruitment manager in China, responsible for Eastern China area. Tracy has more than five years working experience in the international education industry. Before joining Amerigo, she worked for the ELS language center as the educational pathways advisor, helped more than a hundred students successfully study at ELS U.S. centers. Tracy comes with seven-year study abroad and life experience in the U.S.,and also has a deep understanding of the U.S. education system. Tracy holds a M.A. in TESOL and a B.A. in Management & Marketing from Arkansas Tech University.
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Fred Daher
招生经理，拉丁美洲
Fred在Amerigo担任拉丁美洲的招生经理。Fred自己在学生时代就作为一名国际学生就读于美国的高中，之后Fred就对国际教育充满热情。在加入Amerigo之前，Fred在教育行业有超过15年的工作经验，包括招生、市场营销和产品管理经验。他持有旅游学士学位和市场营销的硕士学位。
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Fernanda Borba
洛杉矶校区运营总监
Fernanda带着她在教育行业超过10年的工作经验加入了Amerigo, 工作经验包括与国际学生的各种合作项目、英语语言项目管理、校区的运营管理和学生生活服务的支持。在加入Amerigo之前，Fernanda曾在EF英孚教育担任support manager, 参与国际高中交换年和剑桥（CIE）等组织的项目合作。在这之前，Fernanda还曾在洛杉矶的一家语言机构GeOS担任学校主任。Fernanda热衷于创建更好的学习环境来帮助提高学术质量和更高标准的学生生活服务。
Fernanda持有Universidade Tuiuti do Parana的社会传播学学士学位，同时，她还持有University of California, Los Angeles的项目管理证书。
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Nick Cunningham
双子城校区运营总监
Nick在Amerigo担任双子城校区的运营总监。他拥有10多年的教育工作经验，积累了丰富的经验为学生制定个性化的学习计划。Nick曾在在中学和高中担任过教育课程的老师，之后Nick加入了Kaplan Test Prep，共任职5年，负责帮助学生一起为入大学的一些基础考试做考前辅导，最终达到入学成绩，从而能获得了一些顶尖大学的入学条件。在这之前，Nick在Sylvan Learning担任区域经理，期间，Nick负责几个校区的运营，帮助创建更好的学习环境来确保优质的学术质量和更高标准的学生生活服务。
Nick持有教育科学学士学位，毕业于 St. Cloud State University in Minnesota。
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Jason Smolka
芝加哥校区运营总监
Jason于2018年加入Amerigo, 任职芝加哥校区运营总监。在加入Amerigo之前，Jason在一家美国历史悠久的私立学院负责多个校区的运营工作。在他的任职期间，Jason帮助优化了日常的校区工作管理，从而帮助到上千学生日常的学习成绩及校区生活。在进入教育工作之前, Jason曾在金融行业工作多年。目前任职芝加哥校区期间，Jason也在继续体验不同的生活，从而更多希望为学生们提供更多特殊的体验。
Jason拥有电气工程和计算机工程学学士学位，同时也获得了Lowa State University的系统工程学硕士学位。目前他在芝加哥大学继续深造，修读工商管理学硕士学位。他还希望自己将来攻读一个以技术为核心的博士课程，来帮助学生创建更多的个性化的学习方法论。
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Dieu Anh Phung
全球社群媒体运营经理
Anh担任Amerigo的全球社群媒体运营经理，负责社交平台的沟通战略，建立并管理Amerigo不断发展中的社交平台。在加入Amerigo之前，Anh毕业于Yonsei University，持有全球管理学硕士学位，这是韩国历史最悠久、最负盛名的大学之一。Anh在首尔工作和生活了六年，其中两年她在一家国际学院负责公关和招生策略，这份工作经理也为她之后提供了与跨国团队合作的丰富经验，同时让她学习到了公关和市场营销的最新趋势。
Anh一直秉持着保持创造力和积极进取的工作态度。也一直关注着新媒体趋势的快速变化，希望自己能把国际化的工作经验及不断进步的工作态度带到在Amerigo任职的社群媒体运营经理的工作中。
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Jessie Dengsavang
人力资源资深专员
Jessie于2018年加入Amerigo，协助公司人力资源的管理工作，重点工作包括招聘和人才管理。他的丰富工作经验来自于曾经工作的一家价值数百万美元的零售店Abercrombie & Fitch，这份工作也为他提供了与第三方和公司合作的工作经验。他在招聘、培训和员工发展、运营和人员管理方面取得了良好的成就。Jessie作为一名ESL学生自己拥有丰富的一手经验，这份热情也使他热衷于树立不断吸引人才的可持续发展文化，促进企业战略的贯彻实施。
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Camille Song 宋萌萌
招生助理（中国）
Camille 担任Amerigo中国区的招生助理, 协助中国的渠道招生工作。在加入Amerigo 之前, 她曾担任教育顾问为中国留学生教育发展提供支持与协助工作。 Camille毕业于英国伯明翰大学，持有战略营销与咨询硕士学位，并在北京外国语大学与英国斯旺西大学获得工商管理（市场）本科学位。
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Aline Cui
新媒体总监
Aline在DIGITAL领域积累了8年多来自不同行业的工作经验，职业生涯伴随中国的DIGITAL行业一起成长。在加入AMERIGO之前，Aline曾担任汽车品牌上汽大通的DIGITAL 负责人，参与公司在转型过程中的几大重要项目：品牌官网升级迭代、内容营销平台的矩阵、新媒体合作的研究及全年策略。在此之前，Aline还曾在雅漾中国担任DIGITAL MANAGER共任职7年， 建立了药妆品牌雅漾在中国从无到有的DIGITAL平台及不断迭代的新媒体传播策略。Aline毕业于法国克莱蒙费朗二大，持有信息及经济学硕士学位。
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Samantha Marta
English Language Learning Coordinator
Samantha joins the Amerigo team as an English Language Learning Coordinator in the Twin Cities, bringing her with over a decade of English Language Learning teaching experience from a variety of ESL and EFL contexts, including high schools, universities, virtual language schools, and intensive languages programs. Her first experience abroad was when she was an exchange student studying in Osaka, Japan. Before joining Amerigo, she taught for four years as a English Language Lecturer in the English Language Institute at Kanda University of International Studies in Chiba, Japan. While there, she also helped to spearhead and supervise the development a new academic residence hall that promotes English language education, skill development, and cultural studies outside of the classroom.
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Nathalie Michiels
English Language Learning Coordinator, Napa Valley
Nathalie is passionate about languages and getting to know other languages and cultures through her students. She started her teaching career at an independent boarding school in Connecticut teaching Spanish and ESL. In addition to teaching there, shea also worked as a dorm parent, advisor, and coach. She then pursued a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages at Teacher’s College in New York City, NY and did student teaching at the public schools in NYC. She then returned to the independent school to teach ELL classes and work as an ELL coordinator. She taught writing, speaking, and listening classes, and worked with students on reading comprehension strategies. She also worked with teachers to support English language learners in content classes and developed the ELL curriculum and program.
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Camille Song
Recruitment Support Officer
Camille is the Recruitment Support Officer at Amerigo, where she assists in the company’s international recruitment efforts. Before joining the team, she worked as an Education Consultant where she provided personalized assistance to students in China. She earned her Master’s Degree in Strategic Marketing and Consulting from the University of Birmingham, as well as an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Swansea University and International Business School Beijing Foreign Studies University
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Aline Cui
Digital Marketing Director
Aline Cui is a digital specialist with more than 8 years’ experience in digital marketing and across multiple industries. Prior to Amerigo, Aline was the Digital Manager at Saic Maxus, a Chinese Auto brand. Her projects there included revamping and innovating the website, integrating the company's social platforms and creating a digital media strategy. Before joining Saic Maxus, Aline was with Avene China for 7 years as the Digital Manager. While there, she successfully created the company's digital platforms and built up the digital communication strategy for the Chinese market. Aline holds a Master Degree in Communication and Commerce from Blaise Pascal University in France.
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Jessica Six
Payroll and Benefits Manager
Jessica joined Amerigo in 2018 and is responsible for the administration of payroll and benefits. In addition to previous Human Resources experience, Jessica comes with a background in Social Services. She has a passion for people and process improvements and utilizes her unique skill set to ensure the success of both Amerigo and its employees. Jessica holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science degree from the Ohio State University.
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Jessie Dengsavang
Senior Talent Specialist
Jessie joined Amerigo in 2018 to support human capital efforts focusing on recruitment and talent management. His recruitment experience stems from managing multi-million-dollar retail stores for Abercrombie & Fitch, combined with third-party and corporate environments. He brings proven results in recruitment, hiring, training and development, operations, and account management. Jessie has first-hand experience as an ESL student, which fuels his passion in building and protecting people as a brand and culture with Amerigo.
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Alexis Raphael
行政经理
Alexis加入我们Amerigo担任行政经理。Alexis拥有7年的行政工作经验。在加入Amerigo之前，她在HC Technologies 任职总经理助理。在这之前，她在一家芝加哥的西班牙葡萄酒进口公司担任办公室经理。Alexis毕业于DePaul University，拥有英国文学学位辅修社会学。。
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Fernanda Borba
Director, Campus Operations, Los Angeles
Fernanda joins Amerigo with more than 10 years of experience in the education space that includes extensive work with international students, English language program management, campus-based site operations, and student services support. Prior to Amerigo, Fernanda worked as a Support Manager at organizations such as EF High School Exchange Year and Cambridge (CIIE) ensuring the well-being of hundreds of students and supporting them through cultural acclimation. More recently, Fernanda held a School Director position at Geos Languages Plus, Los Angeles. Fernanda brings a clear passion for creating environments focused on academic quality and rigor with high standards for student services and outcomes.
Fernanda obtained her Bachelor's degree at Universidade Tuiuti do Parana in Social Communication – Journalism. She also holds a Project Management Certificate from University of California, Los Angeles.
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President, Justin-Siena High School
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Nick Cunningham
Director, Campus Operations, Twin Cities
Nick joins the Amerigo team as the Director of Campus Operations in the Twin Cities, bringing with him over 10 years of experience developing individualized learning plans for students. After teaching at both the middle and high school levels, Nick joined Kaplan Test Prep where he spent 5 years helping students achieve the college entrance exam scores necessary to gain admission to some of the top universities in the country. More recently, as a Regional Manager for Sylvan Learning, Nick oversaw operations at several Sylvan locations ensuring a quality educational environment for students with a variety of learning needs. When he’s not involved with community activities, Nick enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors.
Nick obtained his Bachelor’s of Science in Education with an emphasis in Science from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.
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Jason Smolka
Director, Campus Operations, Chicago
Jason joined Amerigo in 2018 as Director of Campus Operations for the Chicago campus. Prior to joining Amerigo, Jason was responsible for the operations of multiple campuses of one of the oldest private career colleges in the United States. Over the course of his tenure there, Jason was able to improve the daily operations, student outcomes and student experience for thousands of students. Prior to moving into roles in education, Jason spent time in the world of finance working with hedge fund managers and manufacturing working as an electrical engineer. While now based in Chicago, Jason has spent time living in multiple states around the country as well as Mexico. When not working to provide an exceptional experience for his students, Jason can be found enjoying the company of his wife and three children whom he serves as coach for both soccer and baseball.
Jason earned Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering as well as a Master’s in Systems Engineering from Iowa State University. He continued his education with a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Chicago and hopes to one day pursue a doctoral program focused on the use of technology to create customized learning solutions.
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Victoria Shavlik
Campus Coordinator, Napa Valley
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Dieu Anh Phung
Social Media Manager
As the Social Media Manager, Dieu Anh oversees Amerigo's growing social platforms.
Before joining Amerigo, Dieu Anh graduated with an M.A. in Global Management from Yonsei University, one of South Korea's oldest and most prestigious universities. Working and living in Seoul for six years, including two years of PR & recruitment strategies for international colleges, has equipped her with experiences working with multi-national teams, and exposed her to the latest trends in PR and marketing.
Dieu Anh strongly believes in creativity and a can-do attitude at work. She's constantly amazed by the growth of digital engagement and is motivated to bring the best of global practices to her work as the Social Media Manager for Amerigo.
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Fred Daher
Recruitment Manager, Latin America
After attending a US high school as an international student, Fred Daher is passionate about international education. Fred has more than 15 years of experience in recruitment, marketing and product management in the Education Industry. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and a Master’s Degree in Marketing.
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Yvette Vigon-Morffi
Vice Principal, Bishop Montgomery High School
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Vice Principal, Bishop Montgomery High School
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Vu Thuy
Recruitment Manager, Vietnam
Thuy joined Amerigo as Associate Director, Marketing and Recruitment, where she takes care of the Vietnam market and recruits Vietnamese students to the Amerigo program. Thuy has been working in Education industry for 12 years. Prior to Amerigo, she was a Corporate Training Manager for Language Link Vietnam - an English training center in Vietnam that then sent Vietnamese students and officers over sea to study short courses and academic courses. Most recently, Thuy worked as Country Manager for Cambridge Education Group (CEG) in the Vietnam market, recruiting students from Vietnam to CEG high schools and pathway programs. Thuy loves working in Education sector. She holds Bachelor Degrees in English Training and Foreign Trade in Vietnam.
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Vu Thuy
Recruitment Manager, Vietnam
Thuy joined Amerigo as Associate Director, Marketing and Recruitment, where she takes care of the Vietnam market and recruits Vietnamese students to the Amerigo program. Thuy has been working in Education industry for 12 years. Prior to Amerigo, she was a Corporate Training Manager for Language Link Vietnam - an English training center in Vietnam that then sent Vietnamese students and officers over sea to study short courses and academic courses. Most recently, Thuy worked as Country Manager for Cambridge Education Group (CEG) in the Vietnam market, recruiting students from Vietnam to CEG high schools and pathway programs. Thuy loves working in Education sector. She holds Bachelor Degrees in English Training and Foreign Trade in Vietnam.
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Ross Luo
Recruitment Manager, China
Before joining Amerigo, Ross gained five years of integrated experience of marketing and BD in the education sector (with higher education providers and language training school). During the past two years, Ross worked for a British university as the China Marketing Manager, where he helped hundreds of students succeed in getting recruited by the University. His guidance and support are highly appreciated as he can truly understand the needs and concerns from the perspective of international students and their families. Ross graduated from Cardiff University, and holds a Master's degree in International Economics Banking and Finance.
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Ross Luo
Recruitment Manager, China
Before joining Amerigo, Ross gained five years of integrated experience of marketing and BD in the education sector (with higher education providers and language training school). During the past two years, Ross worked for a British university as the China Marketing Manager, where he helped hundreds of students succeed in getting recruited by the University. His guidance and support are highly appreciated as he can truly understand the needs and concerns from the perspective of international students and their families. Ross graduated from Cardiff University, and holds a Master's degree in International Economics Banking and Finance.
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Yue He
Student Services Manager
Yue has over 10 years of experience working in the international education field. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from University of Georgia, she returned to China and started her teaching career at Sichuan International Studies University-Chengdu College. She later on transitioned to work in an educational consulting company that provides services to Chinese students who aspire to receive further education abroad, where her main responsibility was to develop and maintain relationships with American schools. In addition, Yue worked on several significant projects. She served as a translator for an NPR program reporting on Chengdu, which later shifted the focus to after-quake relief work after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan. She also worked as the assistant to Communication and Reporting Officer of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in their post-disaster relief work in Sichuan. In 2008, she involved herself in Asian Games hosted in Guangzhou, working as the Housing Manager for Aramark’s catering project. Over the past a few years Yue has worked with international high school students helping them overcome challenges along their way of transitioning to their lives and study in America.
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Yue He
Student Services Manager
Yue has over 10 years of experience working in the international education field. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from University of Georgia, she returned to China and started her teaching career at Sichuan International Studies University-Chengdu College. She later on transitioned to work in an educational consulting company that provides services to Chinese students who aspire to receive further education abroad, where her main responsibility was to develop and maintain relationships with American schools. In addition, Yue worked on several significant projects. She served as a translator for an NPR program reporting on Chengdu, which later shifted the focus to after-quake relief work after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan. She also worked as the assistant to Communication and Reporting Officer of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in their post-disaster relief work in Sichuan. In 2008, she involved herself in Asian Games hosted in Guangzhou, working as the Housing Manager for Aramark’s catering project. Over the past a few years Yue has worked with international high school students helping them overcome challenges along their way of transitioning to their lives and study in America.
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Sarah Cook
Admissions Manager
Sarah joins Amerigo as the Admissions Manager and supports the admissions function as it relates to student interviews, high school partner communication, and international recruitment team support. Sarah comes with experience in professional recruitment, admissions and is a former elementary classroom teacher. Prior to joining Amerigo, Sarah lead the admissions process for a Chicago-based non-profit school management organization. Sarah holds a Master of Education in Teaching, Learning & Assessment and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at Purdue University.
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Sarah Cook
Admissions Manager
Sarah joins Amerigo as the Admissions Manager and supports the admissions function as it relates to student interviews, high school partner communication, and international recruitment team support. Sarah comes with experience in professional recruitment, admissions and is a former elementary classroom teacher. Prior to joining Amerigo, Sarah lead the admissions process for a Chicago-based non-profit school management organization. Sarah holds a Master of Education in Teaching, Learning & Assessment and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at Purdue University.
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Bella Bai
Recruitment Specialist
Bella joins Amerigo as the Admission Support Officer and supports the admissions function as it relates to students and business partners, admission process counseling and support, business partner communication, and international recruitment team support. Bella comes with five-year study abroad and life experience in US and UK, with a deep understanding of the US education system and the international students admission process. Bella received a postgraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching at the University of New Hampshire.
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Bella Bai
Recruitment Specialist
Bella joins Amerigo as the Admission Support Officer and supports the admissions function as it relates to students and business partners, admission process counseling and support, business partner communication, and international recruitment team support. Bella comes with five-year study abroad and life experience in US and UK, with a deep understanding of the US education system and the international students admission process. Bella received a postgraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching at the University of New Hampshire.
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Paula Skaggs
Marketing Communications Manager
Paula joins Amerigo as the Marketing Communications Manager and supports all facets of the global marketing team. Paula has five years of experience in marketing, with a strong background in content creation, digital platforms and social media. Prior to Amerigo, she worked for the marketing department at Allscripts Healthcare and, before that, was a journalist and editor in Chicago. Paula holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, American Studies and Media Studies from St. Olaf College.
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Paula Skaggs
Marketing Communications Manager
Paula joins Amerigo as the Marketing Communications Manager and supports all facets of the global marketing team. Paula has five years of experience in marketing, with a strong background in content creation, digital platforms and social media. Prior to Amerigo, she worked for the marketing department at Allscripts Healthcare and, before that, was a journalist and editor in Chicago. Paula holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, American Studies and Media Studies from St. Olaf College.
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Raj Patel
Director of Admissions
Raj joins Amerigo as the Director of Admissions and works with students from all of Amerigo’s global partnerships. He brings years of experience within international student recruitment, admissions, operations and marketing while helping international students to achieve their academic and professional goals. Recently, Raj led the strategic, operational and financial functions of one of Chicago’s longstanding academic institutions, which educates more than 2,500 international students. Raj holds a Master of Arts, with Academic Distinction, in Public Relations and Advertising from DePaul University. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa.
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Raj Patel
Director of Admissions
Raj joins Amerigo as the Director of Admissions and works with students from all of Amerigo’s global partnerships. He brings years of experience within international student recruitment, admissions, operations and marketing while helping international students to achieve their academic and professional goals. Recently, Raj led the strategic, operational and financial functions of one of Chicago’s longstanding academic institutions, which educates more than 2,500 international students. Raj holds a Master of Arts, with Academic Distinction, in Public Relations and Advertising from DePaul University. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa.
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Jocelyn Chung
Vice President, Global Marketing
Jocelyn joins the Amerigo team as a seasoned global marketing professional with over two decades of proven leadership in dynamic, cross‐cultural environments. Prior to Amerigo, Jocelyn worked to strengthen global marketing efforts in over 70 countries worldwide while driving branding strategy and enhancing the corporate portfolio and brand image. She also managed the end‐to‐end go‐to‐market efforts across all customer segments for product launch planning, PR, marketing communications, marketing programs, and channel marketing within a variety of industries. Jocelyn received a Bachelor’s of the Arts in Mass Communications from Fu Jen Catholic University and also received an Executive MBA from National Cheng-Chi University.
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Jocelyn Chung
Vice President, Global Marketing
Jocelyn joins the Amerigo team as a seasoned global marketing professional with over two decades of proven leadership in dynamic, cross‐cultural environments. Prior to Amerigo, Jocelyn worked to strengthen global marketing efforts in over 70 countries worldwide while driving branding strategy and enhancing the corporate portfolio and brand image. She also managed the end‐to‐end go‐to‐market efforts across all customer segments for product launch planning, PR, marketing communications, marketing programs, and channel marketing within a variety of industries. Jocelyn received a Bachelor’s of the Arts in Mass Communications from Fu Jen Catholic University and also received an Executive MBA from National Cheng-Chi University.
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Nikita Tao
Recruitment Manager, China
Nikita comes to Amerigo with over 7 years of experience in the international education industry. Prior to joining Amerigo, Nikita worked for Shorelight Education, NYIT and also has experience as an education agent, cultivating relationships with all key partners in the West China region and Shanghai.
Nikita has a bachelors degree from Worcester University and will be located in Chengdu. In her role, she develops and executes a student recruitment strategy across regions in West China targeted at international students seeking a U.S. high school.
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Nikita Tao
Recruitment Manager, China
Nikita comes to Amerigo with over 7 years of experience in the international education industry. Prior to joining Amerigo, Nikita worked for Shorelight Education, NYIT and also has experience as an education agent, cultivating relationships with all key partners in the West China region and Shanghai.
Nikita has a bachelors degree from Worcester University and will be located in Chengdu. In her role, she develops and executes a student recruitment strategy across regions in West China targeted at international students seeking a U.S. high school.
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Recruitment and Marketing Manager, Vietnam
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Rob Birdsell
Executive Vice President
Rob joins Amerigo with more than twenty years of business and private school management experience. A recognized leader of high-impact education initiatives, Rob was previously Co-Founder & Director of the Drexel Fund, CEO of the Accelerate Institute, and President & CEO of the Cristo Rey Network, where he oversaw the organization's national expansion. After beginning his career as a high school English teacher, Rob spent several years as a management consultant providing strategic guidance to higher education institutions. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Lubar School of Business and received a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
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Rob Birdsell
Executive Vice President
Rob joins Amerigo with more than twenty years of business and private school management experience. A recognized leader of high-impact education initiatives, Rob was previously Co-Founder & Director of the Drexel Fund, CEO of the Accelerate Institute, and President & CEO of the Cristo Rey Network, where he oversaw the organization's national expansion. After beginning his career as a high school English teacher, Rob spent several years as a management consultant providing strategic guidance to higher education institutions. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Lubar School of Business and received a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
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Anish Mansuri
Finance & Accounting Manager
Anish joined Amerigo in 2017 and supports the organization’s Finance and Accounting activities. Prior to Amerigo, Anish held positions across various functional areas, including taxation at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and financial reporting at Avatar Solutions. At PwC, in addition to client service, he lead the firm’s efforts in testing and implementing technology initiatives. Most recently, Anish consulted to clients across a number of industries in the areas of finance, operations, and taxation. He holds a Bachelors in Accounting and Finance from DePaul University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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Anish Mansuri
Finance & Accounting Manager
Anish joined Amerigo in 2017 and supports the organization’s Finance and Accounting activities. Prior to Amerigo, Anish held positions across various functional areas, including taxation at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and financial reporting at Avatar Solutions. At PwC, in addition to client service, he lead the firm’s efforts in testing and implementing technology initiatives. Most recently, Anish consulted to clients across a number of industries in the areas of finance, operations, and taxation. He holds a Bachelors in Accounting and Finance from DePaul University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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Stephen Yu
Human Resources Manager, Asia
Stephen joined Amerigo as the Human Resource Manager, APAC region Stephen has over 15 years of HR experience in the MNC. During his career, Stephen has strong HR management experience in all HR functions, such as C&B, Recruitment, Performance Management, Training and Talent development. Prior to Amerigo, Stephen was with Grifols as HR head of APAC for managed merger and acquisition for Novartis Diagnostic Bearu into Grifols. Stephen holds a Master Degree in EMBA and Law, from MCA London.
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Stephen Yu
Human Resources Manager, Asia
Stephen joined Amerigo as the Human Resource Manager, APAC region Stephen has over 15 years of HR experience in the MNC. During his career, Stephen has strong HR management experience in all HR functions, such as C&B, Recruitment, Performance Management, Training and Talent development. Prior to Amerigo, Stephen was with Grifols as HR head of APAC for managed merger and acquisition for Novartis Diagnostic Bearu into Grifols. Stephen holds a Master Degree in EMBA and Law, from MCA London.
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Cady Wurtz
Campus Coordinator, Lexington
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Campus Coordinator, Lexington
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Sean Kavanagh
Campus Coordinator, Chicago
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Campus Coordinator, Chicago
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Brian Bollinger
Campus Coordinator, Lexington
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Campus Coordinator, Lexington
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Bethany Sangl
Campus Coordinator, Napa Valley
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Campus Coordinator, Napa Valley
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Kyu Kim
Associate Director, North East Asia
Kyu comes to Amerigo with a broad experience in international education and is the Associate Director for recruitment and marketing overseeing the North East Asia markets of Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Prior to joining Amerigo, Kyu was the Regional Manager in Korea for EC, an ESL and pathway provider, and also worked at Navitas as a Marketing Manager based in Korea. Kyu was born in Brazil and lived in Portugal, Washington D.C., Peru, New York and France, and is now located in Korea. Kyu studied at Hongik University in Korea, HUFS University in Korea and completed his B.A. at CUNY Baruch College.
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Kyu Kim
Associate Director, North East Asia
Kyu comes to Amerigo with a broad experience in international education and is the Associate Director for recruitment and marketing overseeing the North East Asia markets of Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Prior to joining Amerigo, Kyu was the Regional Manager in Korea for EC, an ESL and pathway provider, and also worked at Navitas as a Marketing Manager based in Korea. Kyu was born in Brazil and lived in Portugal, Washington D.C., Peru, New York and France, and is now located in Korea. Kyu studied at Hongik University in Korea, HUFS University in Korea and completed his B.A. at CUNY Baruch College.
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Jessid Agon
Regional Director, EMEA and Latin America
Jessid Agon was born in Colombia and has been living abroad for the last 15 years building an extensive network of business partners in both Latin America and Europe. Jessid joined the Amerigo team September 2017 and is responsible for leading the recruitment activities and strategy for LATAM and EMEA. Prior to Amerigo, Jessid served as the Regional Director for LATAM strategic business for Global University Systems. Jessid holds a Bachelors in International Business from Universidad de la Sabana in Bogota.
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Jessid Agon
Regional Director, EMEA and Latin America
Jessid Agon was born in Colombia and has been living abroad for the last 15 years building an extensive network of business partners in both Latin America and Europe. Jessid joined the Amerigo team September 2017 and is responsible for leading the recruitment activities and strategy for LATAM and EMEA. Prior to Amerigo, Jessid served as the Regional Director for LATAM strategic business for Global University Systems. Jessid holds a Bachelors in International Business from Universidad de la Sabana in Bogota.
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Svetlana Iakovleva
Associate Director, Recruitment
Svetlana comes to Amerigo after years of experience in sales and recruitment at a variety of education companies such as OHLA, Star Academy, and Star Travel. In her role at Amerigo, Svetlana is developing the recruitment network throughout Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and recruiting exceptional students to the Amerigo programs. Svetlana holds degrees from Samara State University of Economics and National Research University 'Higher School of Economics' in Russia.
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Svetlana Iakovleva
Associate Director, Recruitment
Svetlana comes to Amerigo after years of experience in sales and recruitment at a variety of education companies such as OHLA, Star Academy, and Star Travel. In her role at Amerigo, Svetlana is developing the recruitment network throughout Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and recruiting exceptional students to the Amerigo programs. Svetlana holds degrees from Samara State University of Economics and National Research University 'Higher School of Economics' in Russia.
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Principal
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Frank Miley, CDH
President
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President
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John Murray
Campus Coordinator, Napa Valley
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Campus Coordinator, Napa Valley
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Alyssa Dawson
Associate Director, Campus Operations, Maryland
Alyssa joined the Amerigo team in January 2018 as Associate Director of Campus Operations. She brings more than five years of leadership experience from various roles within the Boys & Girls Clubs. From these experiences, she brings extensive knowledge in adolescent behavior, staff recruitment and development, and programming. With a passion for and a focus on Social Emotional Health, Alyssa has created environments for positive social exchange between students and staff. She is inspired and driven by youth, sports and traveling. Her dog, Ramsey, who is named after the city her favorite band started in, is her life. She has traveled Europe, Mexico and Jamaica and is making her way around the U.S. Alyssa earned her B.A. in Organizational Communication and a Leadership Certificate at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Alyssa Dawson
Associate Director, Campus Operations, Maryland
Alyssa joined the Amerigo team in January 2018 as Associate Director of Campus Operations. She brings more than five years of leadership experience from various roles within the Boys & Girls Clubs. From these experiences, she brings extensive knowledge in adolescent behavior, staff recruitment and development, and programming. With a passion for and a focus on Social Emotional Health, Alyssa has created environments for positive social exchange between students and staff. She is inspired and driven by youth, sports and traveling. Her dog, Ramsey, who is named after the city her favorite band started in, is her life. She has traveled Europe, Mexico and Jamaica and is making her way around the U.S. Alyssa earned her B.A. in Organizational Communication and a Leadership Certificate at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Campus Coordinator, Chicago
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Campus Coordinator, Chicago
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Di Hu
Director, Campus Operations, Napa Valley
Di Brings years of experience in international education as the Director, Campus Operations of the Amerigo Napa Valley campus. Before joining Amerigo, Di co-founded and operated DrEducation, LLC, a higher education research and consulting firm. Di has also worked as the Director of International Operations and Institutional Relations at Global Volunteers, where she supervised a global team to manage international service programs in nine countries and led the training and management of over 500 participants annually. Di brings over a decade of experience as an intercultural trainer and coach from both higher education and international education exchange programs. Di holds a bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degrees in applied linguistics and international development and is a native Mandarin speaker.
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Director, Campus Operations, Napa Valley
Di Brings years of experience in international education as the Director, Campus Operations of the Amerigo Napa Valley campus. Before joining Amerigo, Di co-founded and operated DrEducation, LLC, a higher education research and consulting firm. Di has also worked as the Director of International Operations and Institutional Relations at Global Volunteers, where she supervised a global team to manage international service programs in nine countries and led the training and management of over 500 participants annually. Di brings over a decade of experience as an intercultural trainer and coach from both higher education and international education exchange programs. Di holds a bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degrees in applied linguistics and international development and is a native Mandarin speaker.
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Katie Rivers
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Campus Coordinator, Boca Raton
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Liz Maginnis
English Language Learning Coordinator, Maryland
Liz joined Amerigo in July 2017 as the English Language Learning Coordinator and University Guidance Advisor for the Napa Valley Campus. She brings over eight years of teaching experience both in the United States and abroad. Liz received her B.S degree from Penn State University and her MA in TESOL from West Chester University. She believes in challenging her students while serving as a constant source of support. When Liz isn’t teaching in the classroom or helping students with the college application process, she loves traveling and watching American football. She has traveled to nine different countries and her favorite team is the Philadelphia Eagles!
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Liz Maginnis
English Language Learning Coordinator, Maryland
Liz joined Amerigo in July 2017 as the English Language Learning Coordinator and University Guidance Advisor for the Napa Valley Campus. She brings over eight years of teaching experience both in the United States and abroad. Liz received her B.S degree from Penn State University and her MA in TESOL from West Chester University. She believes in challenging her students while serving as a constant source of support. When Liz isn’t teaching in the classroom or helping students with the college application process, she loves traveling and watching American football. She has traveled to nine different countries and her favorite team is the Philadelphia Eagles!
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Lydia Deakin
English Language Learning Coordinator, Lexington
Lydia joined the Amerigo team in 2017 as the English Language Learning Coordinator in Lexington, Kentucky. She has worked in English language education for several years both in the US and abroad. She was an English Language Fellow with the US Department of State in Turkey, and she has also lived and worked in France and Bulgaria. She holds a master’s degree in applied linguistics and a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism. When she isn’t teaching, Lydia enjoys traveling and photographing the places she visits.
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Lydia Deakin
English Language Learning Coordinator, Lexington
Lydia joined the Amerigo team in 2017 as the English Language Learning Coordinator in Lexington, Kentucky. She has worked in English language education for several years both in the US and abroad. She was an English Language Fellow with the US Department of State in Turkey, and she has also lived and worked in France and Bulgaria. She holds a master’s degree in applied linguistics and a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism. When she isn’t teaching, Lydia enjoys traveling and photographing the places she visits.
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Trent Smith
Director, Campus Operations, Lexington
Trent joined the Amerigo team in 2017 as Associate Director of Campus Operations for the Amerigo Lexington campus. Trent brings years of experience in developing and refining international student life, having served as International Residence Coordinator at Hampton Roads Academy (HRA) for the first four foundational years of the school’s international program. With a focus on creating environments suited toward academic achievement and social harmony, Trent guided the students within HRA’s international residence to a college acceptance rate of 100%, as well as pioneered activities and strategies to improve the student experience. Trent’s student engagement extended into the classroom and onto the court. He has four years’ experience as an ELL instructor and basketball coach. Trent holds deep passions for music and for experiencing and understanding different cultures, having spent time traveling in 11 different countries with more to come!
Trent earned his B.A. in English at the University of Virginia and is currently completing coursework towards his MBA at the College of William & Mary.
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Trent Smith
Director, Campus Operations, Lexington
Trent joined the Amerigo team in 2017 as Associate Director of Campus Operations for the Amerigo Lexington campus. Trent brings years of experience in developing and refining international student life, having served as International Residence Coordinator at Hampton Roads Academy (HRA) for the first four foundational years of the school’s international program. With a focus on creating environments suited toward academic achievement and social harmony, Trent guided the students within HRA’s international residence to a college acceptance rate of 100%, as well as pioneered activities and strategies to improve the student experience. Trent’s student engagement extended into the classroom and onto the court. He has four years’ experience as an ELL instructor and basketball coach. Trent holds deep passions for music and for experiencing and understanding different cultures, having spent time traveling in 11 different countries with more to come!
Trent earned his B.A. in English at the University of Virginia and is currently completing coursework towards his MBA at the College of William & Mary.
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Anna Nguyen
Recruitment Manager, Vietnam
Anna joins Amerigo as the Recruitment and Marketing Manager covering Vietnam. She brings with her years of experience in marketing and international student recruitment from various education organizations. Most recently, Anna worked for BPP University (UK) where she has developed a strong network with agents, schools and universities in the country, and experience in student recruitment to the UK. Previously, she served as a Marketing Manager for Pearson in Vietnam where she oversaw all marketing and communications activities, helped the company develop a strong presence of image in the market. Anna holds a Master degree in Communications from the University of Queensland and received a Bachelor degree in International Economic Relations from the University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Anna Nguyen
Recruitment Manager, Vietnam
Anna joins Amerigo as the Recruitment and Marketing Manager covering Vietnam. She brings with her years of experience in marketing and international student recruitment from various education organizations. Most recently, Anna worked for BPP University (UK) where she has developed a strong network with agents, schools and universities in the country, and experience in student recruitment to the UK. Previously, she served as a Marketing Manager for Pearson in Vietnam where she oversaw all marketing and communications activities, helped the company develop a strong presence of image in the market. Anna holds a Master degree in Communications from the University of Queensland and received a Bachelor degree in International Economic Relations from the University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Mark Morgan
Chief Financial Officer
Mark brings over 20 years of finance, accounting, and strategy experience to Amerigo. Prior to Amerigo, Mark's experience includes roles at the Big Four accounting firms Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mark has also held roles as Head of Investment Accounting at AlpInvest Partners, CFO of Conversus Asset Management, Business/Financial Planning & Performance leader at grocery delivery pioneer Peapod, and most recently CFO of Vosges-Haut Chocolat. Mark earned his Bachelors and Masters in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa, and is a Certified Chartered Accountant.
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Mark Morgan
Chief Financial Officer
Mark brings over 20 years of finance, accounting, and strategy experience to Amerigo. Prior to Amerigo, Mark's experience includes roles at the Big Four accounting firms Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mark has also held roles as Head of Investment Accounting at AlpInvest Partners, CFO of Conversus Asset Management, Business/Financial Planning & Performance leader at grocery delivery pioneer Peapod, and most recently CFO of Vosges-Haut Chocolat. Mark earned his Bachelors and Masters in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa, and is a Certified Chartered Accountant.
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Willie Cho
Regional Director, Campus Operations, Boca Raton, Lexington and Maryland
William “Willie” Cho joined Amerigo as the first Director of Campus Operations for the Maryland Campus. Willie comes to Amerigo with a wealth of experience in multi-site operations, business development and strategy. Prior to Amerigo, Willie was a Vice President of Operations at Sodexo and oversaw the operations of 13 locations throughout the United States. In this role, Willie was instrumental in the creation of the division’s five year strategic plan. His passion has always been to work with children and has been fortunate to engage in his passion through his work as a senior leader in organizations such as Kaplan, Knowledge Learning Corporation, KIPP, and Education Pioneers. Willie likes to learn to new languages and currently is a fluent speaker in four, and enjoys traveling and coaching volleyball. He received his BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Thunderbird school of Global Management.
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Willie Cho
Regional Director, Campus Operations, Boca Raton, Lexington and Maryland
William “Willie” Cho joined Amerigo as the first Director of Campus Operations for the Maryland Campus. Willie comes to Amerigo with a wealth of experience in multi-site operations, business development and strategy. Prior to Amerigo, Willie was a Vice President of Operations at Sodexo and oversaw the operations of 13 locations throughout the United States. In this role, Willie was instrumental in the creation of the division’s five year strategic plan. His passion has always been to work with children and has been fortunate to engage in his passion through his work as a senior leader in organizations such as Kaplan, Knowledge Learning Corporation, KIPP, and Education Pioneers. Willie likes to learn to new languages and currently is a fluent speaker in four, and enjoys traveling and coaching volleyball. He received his BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Thunderbird school of Global Management.
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Rob Bohning
Director, English Language Learning
Rob brings with him 23 years of English language learning (ELL) experience from American primary and secondary schools, American universities, and international universities. Having worked with over 130 distinct linguistic cultures, Rob understands both the diverse needs of Amerigo’s students as well as the American cultural norms in Amerigo’s partner schools. Rob has researched, published, and presented internationally, including Spain, Lithuania, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the U.S. His research interests are in the fields of mobile learning technologies, teacher training, and differentiated instruction for ELL and bilingual education. Rob has four degrees in languages, including Spanish, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESL), Biblical Hebrew, and Greek.
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Rob Bohning
Director, English Language Learning
Rob brings with him 23 years of English language learning (ELL) experience from American primary and secondary schools, American universities, and international universities. Having worked with over 130 distinct linguistic cultures, Rob understands both the diverse needs of Amerigo’s students as well as the American cultural norms in Amerigo’s partner schools. Rob has researched, published, and presented internationally, including Spain, Lithuania, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the U.S. His research interests are in the fields of mobile learning technologies, teacher training, and differentiated instruction for ELL and bilingual education. Rob has four degrees in languages, including Spanish, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESL), Biblical Hebrew, and Greek.
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Ali Bouknight
Director of Global Talent Acquisition
Ali joined Amerigo in 2017 and supports all human capital efforts, specializing in recruitment and talent management. With experience in managing multi-million-dollar retail stores for Abercrombie & Fitch as well as creating brand new Corporate Talent Acquisition and Business Partner Teams at a leading global healthcare company, Ali brings an expertise in recruitment and hiring, training and development, operations and sales management, process development and improvement, account management, and business communications. Ali is passionate about people and building a sustainable culture of engagement while driving company strategy.
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Ali Bouknight
Director of Global Talent Acquisition
Ali joined Amerigo in 2017 and supports all human capital efforts, specializing in recruitment and talent management. With experience in managing multi-million-dollar retail stores for Abercrombie & Fitch as well as creating brand new Corporate Talent Acquisition and Business Partner Teams at a leading global healthcare company, Ali brings an expertise in recruitment and hiring, training and development, operations and sales management, process development and improvement, account management, and business communications. Ali is passionate about people and building a sustainable culture of engagement while driving company strategy.
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John Lanctot
Director, Strategic Planning and Administration
John is a member of Amerigo's school partnerships and business development team, and manages innovations and strategic initiatives for the leadership team. In his role, John supports the identification and management of the Amerigo High Schools partnerships and the Amerigo University Network while also working with the Amerigo Leadership Team to initiate, track and manage new product concepts, innovations, and strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Amerigo, John managed the strategy and operations for third party relationships at high-growth start up, Avant. John has over eight years of experience in partnerships, strategy, and operations in both the public and private sector, and a B.A. from Denison University.
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John Lanctot
Director, Strategic Planning and Administration
John is a member of Amerigo's school partnerships and business development team, and manages innovations and strategic initiatives for the leadership team. In his role, John supports the identification and management of the Amerigo High Schools partnerships and the Amerigo University Network while also working with the Amerigo Leadership Team to initiate, track and manage new product concepts, innovations, and strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Amerigo, John managed the strategy and operations for third party relationships at high-growth start up, Avant. John has over eight years of experience in partnerships, strategy, and operations in both the public and private sector, and a B.A. from Denison University.
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Whitney Li
Marketing Coordinator, China
Whitney works closely with Amerigo Admissions and Marketing Managers, as well as helping interested students complete their application process. Prior to joining Amerigo, Whitney worked as an IELTS teacher at New Channel International Education Group, where she offered guidance and shared experiences with students who were going aboard for high school and university education. Whitney leads the China social media and promotion efforts due to her background at the Chelsea College of Arts and galleries in London. Whitney holds a M.A. in Curating and Collections from University of Arts London.
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Whitney Li
Marketing Coordinator, China
Whitney works closely with Amerigo Admissions and Marketing Managers, as well as helping interested students complete their application process. Prior to joining Amerigo, Whitney worked as an IELTS teacher at New Channel International Education Group, where she offered guidance and shared experiences with students who were going aboard for high school and university education. Whitney leads the China social media and promotion efforts due to her background at the Chelsea College of Arts and galleries in London. Whitney holds a M.A. in Curating and Collections from University of Arts London.
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Paper Liao
Recruitment Manager, China
Paper is the recruitment manager of China and is responsible for the recruitment of students in south of China area. Paper has four years of experience recruiting for American high schools and is extremely knowledgeable about the most important factors parents consider when choosing the best fit high school for their students. In addition to student and family experience, Paper also has many interpersonal relationship with recruitment agency partners. Paper graduated from Coventry University in the UK and received a B.A. in Business Information Systems.
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Paper Liao
Recruitment Manager, China
Paper is the recruitment manager of China and is responsible for the recruitment of students in south of China area. Paper has four years of experience recruiting for American high schools and is extremely knowledgeable about the most important factors parents consider when choosing the best fit high school for their students. In addition to student and family experience, Paper also has many interpersonal relationship with recruitment agency partners. Paper graduated from Coventry University in the UK and received a B.A. in Business Information Systems.
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Jonas Zhang
Marketing and Recruitment Manager, North America
With 5 years of teaching experience in higher education, Jonas joined Amerigo to share his dedication and passion for international education. Jonas manages Amerigo’s regional network of business partners in the U.S.A and Canada and develop key channel accounts and partnerships. Prior to Amerigo, Jonas was the U.S. program marketing manager at Navitas. As marketing manager for Navitas, he successfully built up a strong partnership network in China and helped hundreds of students find U.S. university programs that best fit their needs. Before joining Navitas, Jonas was a lecturer at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), where he taught applied linguistics and through which he was invited to teach in post-secondary institutions in Thailand, Poland and Italy for three years. Jonas holds a Master’s degree in linguistics from SISU.
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Jonas Zhang
Marketing and Recruitment Manager, North America
With 5 years of teaching experience in higher education, Jonas joined Amerigo to share his dedication and passion for international education. Jonas manages Amerigo’s regional network of business partners in the U.S.A and Canada and develop key channel accounts and partnerships. Prior to Amerigo, Jonas was the U.S. program marketing manager at Navitas. As marketing manager for Navitas, he successfully built up a strong partnership network in China and helped hundreds of students find U.S. university programs that best fit their needs. Before joining Navitas, Jonas was a lecturer at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), where he taught applied linguistics and through which he was invited to teach in post-secondary institutions in Thailand, Poland and Italy for three years. Jonas holds a Master’s degree in linguistics from SISU.
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Carol Donahue
Director, Marketing
Carol brings years of experience in the fields of marketing and communications to her role as the Director of Marketing at Amerigo. Prior to Amerigo, Carol was a Senior Marketing Manager supporting the Global Enrollment team and three North American boarding schools at Nord Anglia Education, a leading K-12 operator of elite international schools. Carol was also the Marketing Manager for Global Enrollment at the Meritas International Family of Schools where she oversaw the development of the marketing and communications strategy for seven boarding schools in North America and Europe. Carol has experience in a variety of industries through her roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Siemens Industry, and Motorola. Carol received an M.B.A. from Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University and a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Carol Donahue
Director, Marketing
Carol brings years of experience in the fields of marketing and communications to her role as the Director of Marketing at Amerigo. Prior to Amerigo, Carol was a Senior Marketing Manager supporting the Global Enrollment team and three North American boarding schools at Nord Anglia Education, a leading K-12 operator of elite international schools. Carol was also the Marketing Manager for Global Enrollment at the Meritas International Family of Schools where she oversaw the development of the marketing and communications strategy for seven boarding schools in North America and Europe. Carol has experience in a variety of industries through her roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Siemens Industry, and Motorola. Carol received an M.B.A. from Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University and a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Rob Schnieders
Chief Academic Officer
Rob brings 20+ years of leadership and experience in education and technology to Amerigo. Rob joins Amerigo after spending the past two years as the Senior Associate Dean at the University of Chicago Graham School, where he was responsible for the development of new degree and certificate programs as well as offerings including summer programs for international students. Previously, Rob was the Chief Learning Officer at Deltak/Wiley where he worked extensively with academic leadership and university faculty in the development and support of innovative, technology-enabled learning experiences. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science in Radio, Television and Film as well as a Masters in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University.
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Rob Schnieders
Chief Academic Officer
Rob brings 20+ years of leadership and experience in education and technology to Amerigo. Rob joins Amerigo after spending the past two years as the Senior Associate Dean at the University of Chicago Graham School, where he was responsible for the development of new degree and certificate programs as well as offerings including summer programs for international students. Previously, Rob was the Chief Learning Officer at Deltak/Wiley where he worked extensively with academic leadership and university faculty in the development and support of innovative, technology-enabled learning experiences. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science in Radio, Television and Film as well as a Masters in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University.
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David Napier
President & Chief Operating Officer
David brings years of expertise in international education as President & COO. Prior to Amerigo, David was Head of Operations for North America at Nord Anglia Education, a leading K-12 operator of elite international schools, where he oversaw the American schools and managed the Global Enrollment Team. Previously, David was Senior Vice President of Operations at the Meritas International Family of Schools, where he managed seven schools in North America and held positions in corporate strategy, M&A, finance, and school operations. Earlier in his career, David was Director of International Development at Kaplan and a Vice President at Sterling Partners. David received an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management and a B.A. in Political Science from Williams College.
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David Napier
President & Chief Operating Officer
David brings years of expertise in international education as President & COO. Prior to Amerigo, David was Head of Operations for North America at Nord Anglia Education, a leading K-12 operator of elite international schools, where he oversaw the American schools and managed the Global Enrollment Team. Previously, David was Senior Vice President of Operations at the Meritas International Family of Schools, where he managed seven schools in North America and held positions in corporate strategy, M&A, finance, and school operations. Earlier in his career, David was Director of International Development at Kaplan and a Vice President at Sterling Partners. David received an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management and a B.A. in Political Science from Williams College.
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Craig Pines
Chief Executive Officer
Craig’s leadership of Amerigo builds on more than a decade of experience driving growth and innovation in education. Prior to Amerigo, Craig was President & CEO of Deltak, a pioneering provider of online education services for leading American universities. In 2014, after leading the sale of Deltak to John Wiley & Sons, he became a Managing Director in Wiley’s Corporate Development group, identifying and executing acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Craig is passionate about building a dynamic and cohesive team culture that drives successful outcomes for Amerigo's students. He received a B.S. in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
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Craig Pines
Chief Executive Officer
Craig’s leadership of Amerigo builds on more than a decade of experience driving growth and innovation in education. Prior to Amerigo, Craig was President & CEO of Deltak, a pioneering provider of online education services for leading American universities. In 2014, after leading the sale of Deltak to John Wiley & Sons, he became a Managing Director in Wiley’s Corporate Development group, identifying and executing acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Craig is passionate about building a dynamic and cohesive team culture that drives successful outcomes for Amerigo's students. He received a B.S. in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
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Scott Spragg
Vice President, Global Enrollment
Scott joined Amerigo in 2016, building on more than a decade of work in international student recruitment at Navitas, an industry leader in pre-university and university pathway programs. Most recently, Scott served as Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment for Navitas’ university programs in North America. Prior to joining Navitas, Scott lived, studied, and worked in China, holding a position at the Australian Embassy in Beijing as well as founding one of the first foreign-owned media production companies in China. Scott holds a Bachelor's of International Business from Griffith University.
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Scott Spragg
Vice President, Global Enrollment
Scott joined Amerigo in 2016, building on more than a decade of work in international student recruitment at Navitas, an industry leader in pre-university and university pathway programs. Most recently, Scott served as Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment for Navitas’ university programs in North America. Prior to joining Navitas, Scott lived, studied, and worked in China, holding a position at the Australian Embassy in Beijing as well as founding one of the first foreign-owned media production companies in China. Scott holds a Bachelor's of International Business from Griffith University.