our people
Visionaries in the field of education are integral to the growth and development of students around the world. Meet the talented leaders behind the partnership between Georgian College and the International Language Academy of Canada.
John DeFranco
CEO
Jonathan Kolber
Chairman
Magdalena Link
VP Admissions and Recruitment
Itai Shenker
Senior VP Operations
Dr. Chris Anstead
Dean of Business
Paula Fajardo
VP Experience
Rafael Ortiz
Registrar
Sheikh Akhtar
Program Director:
PRJM, CSTN, CMPG, GSCM
PRJM, CSTN, CMPG, GSCM
Shorouk Elzayat
Program Director:
GBMT, BMGT, MKMN
GBMT, BMGT, MKMN
Dr. Noha Haider
Program Director:
BUSN, HRMN, OFAH
BUSN, HRMN, OFAH
Jeevan Dhaliwal
Director of Career Service
and CO-OP
and CO-OP
Donnaa
Fredrick
International Student
Immigration Advisor
Immigration Advisor
Milena
Ushakova
Student Success Manager,
Higher Ed
Higher Ed
Leticia
Sabina
Manager,
Student Services
Student Services
Wendy Mohammed, R.N. (CPMHN)
Manager, Health Services
ILAC Higher Education Recruitment Team
Our experienced recruitment team is committed to bringing ILAC award-winning higher education to every corner of the globe. Working with you every step of the way, they’ll ensure you find the institution and program that is perfect for you.
Zuhal
Kaseler
Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator
Onshore
Carlos
Ruiz
Sales and Recruitment Coordinator
Colombia, Mexico, Americas
Rene
Atehortua
Regional Manager Higher Ed
Colombia, Mexico, Americas
Evelli
Crisostomo
Regional Manager Higher Ed
Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea
Kristina Dergacheva
Regional Recruitment Manager
Russia & CIS, Ukraine, and MEA
Cem
Esen
Regional Manager Higher Ed
Turkey and Europe
Saurabh
Patel
Regional Manager Higher Ed
India and Subcontinent
Carhla
Villar
International Student Advisor
Philippines and Indonesia
Ritika
Mehrotra
International Student Advisor
India and Subcontinent
Dr. Navid Nazhand
DBA, PMP
I have more than 15 years of teaching and industry experience. I am a PMI member and PMP certified.
Chinelo Okereke
M,MSc in Management and Technology
Progressive experience in leading large and strategic programs for the fintech industry to drive innovation.
Dr. Adam Riggio
PhD in Philosophy
Ongoing real-world experience, research skills, and a critical eye toward modern business practice.
Usman Sheikh
I have over 18 years of experience leading large, medium and start-ups towards high growth in all things, including planning, strategy, marketing and analytics.
Shamek Siddiqui
MSc in Operations
I have had top quality experience in the corporate business industries in the United States as well as internationally.
Sarah Young
Executive MBA
Teaching MKTG 1000, Introduction to Marketing. I have 20 years industry experience managing global fashion brands.