Meet our International Recruitment Team

The Mohawk International Recruitment team is responsible for leading the international recruitment strategy, including applicant support, relationship management and network development, and liaises with key internal and external partners to ensure the College’s ability to meet our enrolment goals.

 

The team also supports developing and implementing critical college-wide objectives focused on growing our international programs while attracting and retaining highly qualified students from around the world.


Contact Us
Location: Room J137 at Fennell Campus
Email: Submit your inquiry through our online form

Phone (Toll-Free):
From North China: 10-800-714-2521
From South China: 10-800-140-2541
From Brazil: 0800-022-7408
From Philippines: 180011102544


Director: Peter Bondy
Manager: Nathan (Nam) Tran

 

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Nathan (Nam) Tran
Manager, International Recruitment

Nathan has years of experience working with students and partners from the region and would be happy to provide wholehearted support for your success at Mohawk College. He enjoys interacting daily with students and partners as well as traveling within the region to advocate his strong belief that international education transforms lives.

Phone: +1-905-575-1212 ext. 4892
Email: nathan.tran [at] mohawkcollege.ca (nathan[dot]tran[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Languages: English and Vietnamese

Raquel Cayco
International Agent Management Coordinator

Raquel's main focus is to oversee the international agent network of the college which encompasses agent management and evaluation, agent communications and engagement, agent training support and events management.  With her extensive experience as a marketing communications leader, results-driven strategist and a student-centric storyteller, she has passion for introducing and executing new strategic plan frameworks to help strengthen partner relationships - all geared towards driving positive change and nourishing a reputable diverse community of Canada-based and overseas agents who are dedicated to effectively support Mohawk international students in their application journey.

Phone: +1-905-575-1212 ext. 4964
Email:  raquel.cayco [at] mohawkcollege.ca (raquel[dot]cayco[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Language: English and Pilipino

Vinay Joshi
Market Specialist – India, South Asia and Middle East

Vinay Joshi, a proud Hamiltonian; has been a member of the Mohawk International team for over ten years and has been a leader within division for many years  - with his knowledge and expertise, Vinay has lead International recruitment in South Asia for over a decade now and recently has expanded his role to Middle east. As an Alumni of Mohawk College, Vinay understands what it takes to be 'Future Ready' and is always ready to hold hands of International students throughout the Academic Journey - from Orientation to Graduation.

Phone: +1-905-575-1212 ext. 4661
Email: vinay.joshi [at] mohawkcollege.ca (vinay[dot]joshi[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Languages: English, Hindi, and Punjabi

Arkadiy Zhidelev
Market Specialist – China, Europe, Eurasia & Emerging Markets

Arkadiy works with college's partners from Europe, Central Asia, China, Hong Kong, Turkey, Israel and Mongolia. He strives to help international students choose programs at Mohawk College that best match their background, needs and expectations. Arkadiy has been working in international education since 2002. Having lived, worked and studied in 7 countries including Canada and in the UK, he shares his personal and professional experience of education, life and work abroad to help others succeed and achieve their academic and career goals globally. 

Phone: +1-905-575-1212 ext.4104
Email: arkadiy.zhidelev [at] mohawkcollege.ca (arkadiy[dot]zhidelev[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Languages: English, Russian, German and Ukrainian

David Thompson
Market Specialist - Africa 

David works with students and partners from across Africa. As a Mohawk graduate, he knows first-hand about the value of international education and is passionate about guiding students on their own journey to success.

Phone: +1-905-575-1212 ext. 4146
Email: david.thompson31 [at] mohawkcollege.ca (david[dot]thompson31[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Languages: English and Yoruba

Sabrina Dias Andrade
Market Specialist – Americas

As a Market Specialist, my mission is to connect students from all country's around Americas with opportunities for studying at our institution. I strive to present our university in a captivating manner, addressing applicants' questions, facilitating the application process, and providing support at every step. My work extends beyond borders, involving international travel to meet prospective students in person and share valuable information about Canada and Hamilton as a amazing city. In doing so, I play a pivotal role in turning dreams into reality, positively impacting students' lives by opening doors to enriching educational experiences on our campus. 

Phone: +1-905-977-1493
Email: sabrina.dias-andrade [at] mohawkcollege.ca (sabrina[dot]dias-andrade[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish

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Kim Nguyen
Market Specialist - East Asia & Southeast Asia

Kim Tuan has years of experience in teaching at universities, counselling and working with students and partners from Southeast Asia and would be happy to provide wholehearted support for your success at Mohawk College. Being a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RICI - IRB), he can advise on necessary study permits and visa application enquiries. He enjoys interacting daily with students and partners as well as travelling within the region to advocate his strong belief that Mohawk College can help realize your dreams.

Phone: +1-905-575-1212 ext. 3730
Email: kim-tuan.nguyen [at] mohawkcollege.ca (kim-tuan[dot]nguyen[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
From Vietnam? Connect at: vn [at] mohawkcollege.ca (vn[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Languages: English and Vietnamese


Mohawk Representatives Overseas

Mohawk employs representatives in several overseas locations, they work directly with our market specialists to support agent-partner and student success within their regions. You can connect directly with them if you want more information on how to become a student at Mohawk College. 

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Hyemin (Mina) Kim
In-Market Representative - East Asia

As a proud Mohawk College alumnus, Mina provides high-quality services to students and agent partners from South Korea and Japan. She understands most international students' challenges and knows how to support them to succeed at Mohawk College. 

She encourages international students to leave their comfort zones and expand their social and professional networks to achieve their academic and career goals in Canada. Additionally, she helps students develop confidence and engagement within the Mohawk and Hamilton communities.

Mina also seeks to establish dynamic partnerships and offer global experiences to create new opportunities for partnership development with agents and higher education institutions in East Asia.

Phone: +82-10-9937-0988
Email: kr [at] mohawkcollege.ca (kr[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Languages: English and Korean

Jeremy

Yunxiang (Jeremy) Cai 蔡云翔
In-market Representative - China 

Jeremy Cai is a Mohawk in-market representative in  China with over 10 years of successful experience in market development and recruiting Chinese students studying in Canada.  Jeremy specializes in building customer relations with educational partners, providing solid customer services to students and partners.  He well understands market and student need for college study in Canada.  He also was an international student in Canada, and completed his Master's Degree.  He is committed to using his professional knowledge and experience studying in Canada that to assist your inquiry with effective communication.

Phone: +86-19112819884
Email: China.office [at] mohawkcollege.ca (china[dot]office[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
微信 (WeChat): MohawkChina
Language: Mandarin, English and French

Jelson Sales
Region of Support: Philippines and Indonesia

Jelson is a highly motivated and delivery-focused professional who consistently prioritizes student and agent satisfaction. He achieves this by establishing strong relationships with prospective Filipino students and partners. His passion for travel has led him to explore numerous countries, enabling him to immerse himself in diverse cultures, witness unique traditions, and connect with individuals from various backgrounds. Jelson firmly believes that the most impactful way to enhance a person's life is through the transformation of the mind, which he views as an outcome of education.

Email: ph [at] mohawkcollege.ca (ph[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Language: English, Filipino, and Hiligaynon

Ana Maria

Ana Maria Romero Torres
Region of Support: Colombia

Ana Maria works with students and educational partners from Colombia, where she is located. She has more than 5 years of experience working with international students from Colombia and the Latin American market. 

Ana Maria was an international student for 2 years in Canada and she uses her personal experience and her educational background to help students achieve their educational goals. She is enthusiastic, and she is willing to provide the best quality of support to students in this new adventure in Canada. 

Phone: +57- 313-3970024
Email: colombia [at] mohawkcollege.ca (colombia[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Language: English and Spanish

Jignasha Muhindi
Region of Support: Africa

Contact: nepal [at] mohawkcollege.ca (africa[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

Hari Adhikari
Region of Support: Nepal

Contact: nepal [at] mohawkcollege.ca (nepal[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)