Three New UCC Regional Directors Appointed
As part of our strategy and commitment to strengthening our global university pathways, Education in Motion (EiM) recently established an International University Advisory Board. We are now building on this foundation with the appointment of three new University and Career Counselling (UCC) Regional Directors, enhancing the quality and consistency of guidance available to students as they prepare for higher education worldwide.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of three distinguished experts in higher education, Jonathan Burdick, Inés Teresa-Palacio and Anne Moore, who have joined EiM as UCC Regional Directors for North America, the UK and Europe, and Asia and Australia, respectively. Drawing on vast regional experience and professional networks, they will help pave a solid path for Dulwich College International students toward the world's leading universities.
The establishment of the International University Advisory Board and the appointment of Regional Directors are designed to provide our global campuses with cutting-edge, robust guidance and support. Each of the three Regional Directors brings impressive credentials, rich regional experience and mature professional networks in international education. Their appointments will offer students enhanced professional university guidance, helping them identify goals in the global competitive arena and achieve them steadily.
Kevin House
EiM Architect for Future Education
Experience, Perspective and Regional Expertise
The three newly appointed UCC Regional Directors are all senior experts in international university admissions, with long-standing engagement in global higher education systems. They have achieved outstanding results in university admissions, policy trends, institutional collaboration and student development support.
They will focus on their respective regions, bringing deep industry knowledge, extensive university networks and a nuanced understanding of local education ecosystems to our global family of schools. A Regional Director is not merely a role; they are a key partner and enabler within our global university guidance team.
Jonathan Burdick
UCC Regional Director, North America
Jonathan Burdick is a higher education enrolment leader with 38 years of experience. He has led admissions reform initiatives at Cornell University and the University of Rochester, promoting educational access, inclusive education and student success programs that have achieved notable results in Africa. He excels in admissions management, financial aid planning and team building, achieving significant breakthroughs in these areas.
Inés Teresa-Palacio
UCC Regional Director, UK and Europe
With 20 years of experience in international education development, Inés Teresa-Palacio is a seasoned global education expert. An IC Global Fellow and founder of a consultancy, she has held multiple senior executive roles, including Chief Marketing Officer at the Open University of Catalunya. Her work centres on growth strategy, international resource development and network building. Her contributions have been recognised through a CASE Laureate award and Fellowship of the Chartered Institute.
Anne Moore
UCC Regional Director, Asia and Australia
Anne Moore has over 20 years of experience in international education, having worked for University College London and Advance HE, driving the growth of their global operations. She specialises in internationalisation strategy, qualifications recognition and equitable access to higher education. As the first member of her family to attend university, Anne continues to be a passionate advocate for disadvantaged students through consultancy, ambassadorial work and educational leadership research.
Regional Focus, Global Connectivity
The arrival of the three UCC Regional Directors marks a major step toward providing more systematic, professional and sustained support in university and career guidance at EiM. Their work will empower our 'global university pathways' strategy across three key dimensions: strategy, people and quality, driving continuous evolution of university and career guidance systems. Their roles will encompass the following responsibilities:
Strategic development and expert advisory
- Provide authoritative, region-specific guidance on university admissions and career pathways, advising schools on counselling strategies aligned with local higher education trends and institutional requirements.
- Share timely updates on higher education developments, entrance examinations, scholarships and visa policies to support students and families in making informed decisions.
- Expand and strengthen strategic partnerships with leading universities worldwide, increasing student access to and recognition by top institutions.
Professional growth and community building
- Design and deliver structured professional development for school-based university guidance teams, building expertise in policies, regional dynamics and best practice.
- Establish multi-layered platforms for knowledge sharing and professional collaboration across our family of schools.
- Deliver tailored in-person events for counsellors, students and parents focused on regional application processes and higher education expectations.
- Provide expert consultation for complex or highly competitive university applications, as required.
Quality assurance and data insight
- Support the development and refinement of EiM's university and career guidance standards, practice frameworks and competency models, balancing consistency with contextual flexibility.
- Strengthen UCC quality assurance processes, including school visits, feedback mechanisms and development reporting.
- Analyse admissions outcomes, graduate destinations and counselling practice data to generate evidence-based insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Looking Ahead，Building a Global Pathway for University and Career Development
As an international education group, our focus is on maintaining excellence across our schools while remaining at the forefront of an evolving global education landscape. By continually introducing relevant, world-class resources, we ensure our students remain at the heart of everything we do. I am confident in our ability to guide and support our students to thrive on their chosen pathways as they join our global alumni community over 14,000 strong. In line with our ethos, we hope our students aspire to create a positive impact on society and the planet beyond graduation.
Lesley Meyer
EiM Chief Education Officer
When education embraces a global perspective, students have a global future.
We will continue integrating top-tier resources, leveraging its global network to provide students with guidance and support that combines international outlook, personalised development and human-centred care, enabling them to grow in self-awareness and global understanding while moving confidently toward a future of limitless possibilities.
The three newly appointed Regional Directors will participate in the EiM University and Career Counselling Conference in May 2026, exploring the latest industry trends, sharing in-depth insights, conducting professional training and engaging directly with students and staff.
Stay connected with our University and Career Counselling team for future updates and news.
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