Our Team
Meet the amazing team driving our school's success!
From visionary leaders to dedicated coordinators, each member is committed to creating a safe, inspiring environment and ensuring every student is ready to shine in their future endeavors.
Michelle Fernandes
CEO/Executive Director
Ghazal Rikhi
COO (Chief Operational Officer)
Julia Mateus
HR Manager
Bonnie Amirkiaei
Academic Coordinator
Ellen Wilborg
Junior Academic Coordinator
Paulo Silva
Business Development Manager
Ernesto Meunier
Administrative Coordinator
Jennifer Lima
DSO (Designated School Official)
Marcelo Santana
Business Development Manager
Gabriela Santana
Project Manager
Mellyna Carvalho
Project Manager
From Executive Management to Academic Development:
Meet Our Team
Michelle Fernandes
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
CEO/Executive Director
Ghazal Rikhi
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
COO (Chief Operational Officer)
Julia Mateus
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
HR Manager
Paulo Silva
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
Business Development Manager
Bonnie Amirkiaei
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
Academic Coordinator
Ellen Wilborg
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
Junior Academic Coordinator
Ernesto Meunier
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
Administrative Coordinator
Jennifer Lima
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
DSO (Designated School Official)
Marcelo Santana
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
TBD
Gabriela Santana
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
TBD
Mellyna Carvalho
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
TBD
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Hey, I'm Michelle Fernandes!
Founder | Executive Director | CEO
A passionate entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Approach International Student Center and several other businesses. For the past 20 years, I have dedicated my life to creating life-changing opportunities for international students from all over the world. As a former international student myself, I understand the challenges and triumphs of this journey, which has inspired me to help over 500 students achieve success by mentoring them with a Roadmap to Success.
Meet some of our Teachers
At Approach, our team is the driving force behind everything we do. These passionate individuals make it happen every day, working tirelessly to support our students on their journey to success. With dedication, expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence, they ensure that every student feels supported, empowered, and inspired to reach their goals.
Meet the people who make it all possible!
Adriana Guevara
Faculty
Aleksandar Ilievski
Faculty
Audrea Gold
Faculty
Carter McGowan
Faculty
Christopher Mallon
Faculty
Kelly Chaverra
Faculty
Lubna Mohammed
Faculty
Natassia Faldmann
Faculty
Nevin Aziz
Faculty
Sasha Erol
Faculty
Stephen Brand
Senior Faculty
Viviani Rogge
Faculty
Meet the Team of Professionals
Ghazal Rikhi
Chief Operations Officer
Julia Mateus
Chief People Officer
Tammie Key
PDSO
Paulo Silva
Business Development
Banaz Amirkiaei
Campus Director
Marcelo Santana
Media and Product Development Coordinator
Gabriela Santana
Project Manager
Mellyna Carvalho
Project Manager
Ellen Wilborg
Jr Academic Coordinator
Ernesto Meunier
Administrative Coordinator
Renato Borges
Immigration Specialist
Luciana Sarra
Financial Manager Assistant
Jennifer Lima
Designated School Official (DSO)
Sophie Scoffoni
Marketing Assistant
Hanna Pinheiro
Sales and Student Success Advisor
Julio Barroso
Sales and Student Success Advisor
Flavia Bastos
Sales and Student Success Advisor
Lucas Cintra
Sales and Student Success Advisor
Reinaldo Thome
Guardian
Marcelo Lima
Guardian
ABOUT US
Approach International Student Center is a nationally accredited school with 2 locations in Boston and Marlborough, MA, dedicated to helping international students achieve academic, professional, and personal success through high-quality English and advanced programs.
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