E20 Series Presenters

4/6/2020

Education + advancement, delivered in 20 minutes

As the educational industry navigates the current situation and challenges, Study in the USA and Branta are partnering to help fine tune international education program development and marketing strategies during this critical time.

E20 is a series of informative, 20-minute sessions offering timely topics like navigating crisis, best practices for social media, leveraging your network for recruiting, news about innovative relevant technologies, and industry trends.

Starting April 9th, the free webinars will be held every Thursday at 10 AM PST, followed by a Q&A. Registration and additional information can be found at http://bit.ly/E20series.

The E-20 Series is a collaboration between Branta and Study in the USA. Our goal is to build a community of international education professionals who are driven by data, strategy, and measurable results.

Presenters & Topics

Sandra Halladey, Account Executive, Study in the USA
Leveraging Your Student Network: Authentic Engagement of Potential International Students During the “New Normal”
Sandra graduated from the University of Sussex in the UK and spent her year abroad at UC Santa Cruz. Prior to joining Study in the USA in 2015, she had a successful track record of 30 years in the arts and education sectors with an emphasis on recruitment, program development, public relations, advancement, alumni engagement, media advocacy, and community building. She is an experienced strategist, connector, and change agent. Connect with Sandra at linkedin.com/in/sandrahalladey.

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Mildred Stephens, Director Social Media, Study in the USA
Navigating Social Media During a Crisis
Mildred is the Social Media Director and a Sales Executive at Study in the USA. She is responsible for curating, strategizing, and executing digital marketing campaigns, along with managing social media partnerships with clients. Mildred graduated from the University of the East, Manila, Philippines, and previously worked as a marketing manager for an online startup. She loves working out, hiking, yoga, travel, and spending time with her family. Connect with Mildred at mildred@studyusa.com.

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Gavin Newton-Tanzer, President and Co-founder, Sunrise International
DIY Techniques and Strategies to Create Your Own VR Content
Gavin is Co-founder and President of Sunrise International. Sunrise offers the very best in experiential events and media to tens of thousands worldwide, as well as providing full cross-border localization and marketing support for hundreds of organizations seeking to better engage the Chinese market.

Gavin received his B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University and has been a visiting fellow at the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy. An accomplished jazz pianist, Gavin is an avid reader and passionate about foreign languages. Connect with Gavin at linkedin.com/in/gavinnewtontanzer.

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Lou Greenwald, Head of Business Development, Unibuddy
How to Reach a Global Market
Lou has worked as an enrollment professional for more than 20 years. He has worked at nationally ranked institutions in the Boston area focusing largely on international enrollment and has also worked on the service provider side of the education industry. In his role as Head of Business Development (Americas) at Unibuddy, Lou currently works with schools and colleges across the U.S. to harness the voice of student advocates and meet their various enrollment goals. Connect with Lou at linkedin.com/in/lou-greenwald-58aa177.

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Sam Slater, Director of Marketing, Concepts 3D
Concepts3D Virtual Tour Platform
Sam is the Director of Marketing at Concept3D. She has been at Concept3D for more than 3 years, overseeing improvements to the interactive campus map and the launch of the VR-enabled 360° Tour. Outside of Concept3D, she enjoys yoga and hiking the beautiful Colorado mountains. Connect with Sam at samantha.slater@concept3d.com.

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Dr. Mark Ashwill, Managing Director and Co-founder, Capstone Vietnam
Ngoc Anh Dinh, Educational Services Manager, Capstone Vietnam
Vietnamese Student Recruitment in the Time of COVID-19
Mark is Managing Director and Co-founder of Capstone Vietnam, a full-service educational consulting company with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. From 2005–2009, he served as Country Director of the Institute of International Education (IIE)-Vietnam. For more information about Mark’s background, check out this biographical sketch on his blog markashwill.com/abouteng.

Ngoc Anh Dinh, the Hanoi-based educational services manager for Capstone Vietnam, earned an MSc in International Management from the School of Management, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. Because of her strong passion for the education field, Ngoc Anh joined Capstone Vietnam’s team in June 2018. As an educational counselor, she guides students to find and apply to their best fit institutions and lessen their pressure throughout the application process. Having been exposed to different learning environments, including domestic, international, and overseas study, as well as figuring out the career path herself through multiple majors, she understands students’ struggle and is able to provide solid advice and guidance.

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Alexander (Alec) Glos, CEO, i2i Group China
Utilizing WeChat to Advance your International Recruitment Efforts
Alec is a China-based entrepreneur with global business experience working with Fortune 500 companies developing their business into and from China, Hong Kong, and East Asia. An Ivy League educated driven business professional with global experience. In 1999, he created i2i with a vision to offer global companies an international standard for achieving business success in greater China. Today, the business has grown to three offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The company has always had a philosophy to watch trends in order to provide a context for clients, as well as assist them in redefining and reshaping their goals, product, or business. He takes pride in the fact that those who have enlisted his expertise have successfully forged a leading role in their business categories and are serving their markets in the most effective and productive manner possible. Connect with Alec at linkedin.com/in/alexander-glos-a5872114.

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Syed K. Jamal, CEO, Branta
Branta Big Picture Project
Syed spearheaded U.S. State Department’s EducationUSA digital outreach and partnership in India at the Fulbright Commission. He first came to the U.S. as an International Ford Foundation Fellow, so he brings his own experience as an international student into his vision for Branta, which he founded in the U.S. in 2015. Syed now leads Branta’s focus on innovation, partnerships, and client impact. His interest in cross-cultural collaborations and global citizenry continue to shape his professional pursuits. He can be reached at syed@gobranta.com. Find Syed on Twitter at @skjamal.

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Renait Stephens, CEO, Study in the USA
Student Journey
Renait is the CEO and Publisher of Study in the USA and American Campus. Formerly the Creative Director of Study in the USA (parent company of American Campus), Renait now leads the modern multimedia company, with its magazines, websites, and social platforms reaching millions of international students a year.

Renait has received awards from Apex and the Western Publishing Association, along with recognition as a SBA Small Business Person of the Year Semi-Finalist. She studied at Royal Holloway, University of London and graduated from The Evergreen State College. Connect with Renait at linkedin.com/in/renait-stephens-148b151.

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Katerina Wrangell, Global Head of Admissions, The Intern Group
Career Readiness in the Time of COVID-19
Born and raised in sunny Santa Cruz, California, Katerina moved to Santiago, Chile, 6 years ago. She planned to stay for 6 months but fell in love with the country and living abroad. Katerina loves meeting new people from all over the world and helping them to realize their potential through meaningful internship experiences.

Given the current climate, now more than ever students are seeking programs that can boost their employability. In this session, discover the essentials of a successful career readiness curriculum based on findings from industry experts, host organizations and educational bodies.

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