Currently serving as the Director of International Admissions and Recruitment at the University at Albany State University of New York, John has a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Concordia University, graduate studies in public relations from McGill University, and a Masters in Educational Administration from the University at Albany. He began his tenure at the University at Albany as an international student from Canada, where he has since dedicated his career to International Recruitment and Admissions. He has traveled extensively to more than 30 countries to actively recruit for the University at Albany.
John has a successful and fruitful career overseeing international enrollment management, marketing, recruitment, and administrating these in varied contexts. He brings more than 25 years of experience in international recruitment and education. He has executed a strategic international recruitment plan that has lead to significant enrollment growth and advancement for Albany. He negotiates and manages international institutional agreements and his international outreach continues to expand on partnerships with governmental agencies, Ministries of Education, universities, international schools and other associations.
He has served as a board member on numerous education organizations and has presented frequently at international, national and regional conferences on strategic international recruitment and admissions.
Recognized worldwide for his tremendous talent and sharp business acumen, he has picked up numerous accolades, including the Global Spin Awards' National Club DJ of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year awards, Charles E. Perry Young Alumni Visionary Award, Grey Goose's Rising Icon Award and the Southern Entertainment Awards' Nightclub DJ of the Year.
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The official DJ for the Miami Heat
3X IIHF World Champion Gold Medalist, Nations Cup Gold Medalist. Havergal College Graduate, Dartmouth College Graduate, MBA Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, Granddaughter of Hockey Hall of Fame Member Syl Apps, Daughter of Former NHL Player Syl Apps.
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3X Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist
Jeanne has an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BS in economics from Cornell University. She serves on the boards of the Canadian Club Toronto, Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR), the Harvard Business School Club of Toronto and the Cornell Club of Toronto.
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Harvard & Cornell University Grad
Stanford University alumnus, 2x Captain, All Pac-Ten Honoree. Julian was drafted in the 5th Round of the NFL by Tampa Bay, Played for the Bucs and Denver Broncos before finishing professional career in the CFL as the 2008 Grey Cup Champion with the Calgary Stampeders.
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Stanford University Grad
In her capacity as assistant director, she meets with students, parents, teachers, and school counselors nationally and globally to introduce students to Columbia’s Academic Enrichment and College Edge programs and the benefits of pre-college programs generally.
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Pre-College Programs at Columbia University
Joanna has been an educator for over 25 years helping students to excel in achieving important milestones in education.
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US College Expo & Prepskills