about Us

WHO WE ARE

Our Motivation

We are driven to provide the highest quality support and structure for educational institutions seeking success in their student recruitment and engagement goals from Latin America.

We serve as a reliable and trusted partner, providing institutions with an on-the-ground team and market expertise to advance their goals in the region.

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Leadership

Meet Our Founders

Jamie and Simon met in Bogota, whilst working within International Education. 

They had a vision to add value to educational organisations looking to engage and increase student enrolments from Latin America by providing in-country presence.

Simon has over 25 years of experience working in the international higher education field.

He has worked in senior roles in both the public and private sector as well as establishing a well known student recruitment agency in Colombia. Simon lived in Latin America for over 12 years.

Simon is a Dad to two girls and loves playing sport (most of it badly) in his spare time.

Simon Terrington

Director and Co-Founder

Jamie has lived in Colombia for over 10 years and has extensive experience working in higher education representing and supporting institutions in Latin America from across the globe.

From his experience working in the region Jamie has a wide network of contacts throughout the Latin America.

Jamie Ash

Director & Co-Founder

We have team members based in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.

Meet Our Experts

TEAM MEMBERS

Juliana has worked for 7 years in higher education, 5 of them in internationalisation, university partnerships and mobility.

Juliana graduated with a degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Human Development.

Juliana Gomez

Senior Partner Manager

Scarlet holds a degree in International Business Studies from Bournemouth University and has 4 years of experience working with UK universities, focusing on progression and enrolment activities. 

Scarlet comes with a wealth of customer service skills and strong experience of working in an international environment. She enjoys helping others to make a positive difference, building rapport and trust quickly.

Scarlet Ramírez

Account Manager

Paula has a degree in Finance and International Trade and over 10 years experience working in client relationship management, with extensive experience managing large accounts.

Paula has experience managing a large Canadian higher education in Latin America and is also responsible for managing projects.

Paula Rios

Account Manager

Camila has 7 years experience working in international education with a focus on the United Kingdom. 

Camila has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Logistics with complimentary studies in Digital Marketing, Coaching and Leadership.

Camila Tautiva

Account Manager

Thays has over 10 years of experience working with sales, customers and partnerships within the international education field. Her passion for this area comes from her personal experience of studying abroad, which profoundly impacted her life and worldview.

Thays has a bachelor’s degree in advertising and marketing. She also speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Thays Chioquete

Account Manager

Angélica has over 5 years of experience in the International Education sector. She has worked at prestigious higher education institutions in the international mobility, international cooperation, and admissions departments.

Angélica has a bachelor’s degree in political science and international affairs and is fluent in Spanish, English and French.

Angélica Rojas

Account Manager

Vitor has over 5 years experience within the International Education sector where he most recently worked for a well known Canadian Institution. He also has a bachelor’s degree in International Relations.

As a previous exchange student who lived abroad for almost 2 years, Vitor knows firsthand about the journey of an international student.

Vitor Moraes

Account Manager

Rafael is an experienced professional in education and international business. After starting in international commerce, he moved into teaching and has spent the last 10 years representing UK, Spanish, and Canadian institutions in international education recruitment.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Business and a Master’s in International Business and works in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

Rafael Minauro

Account Manager

Maria has over 7 year’s experience working in the education sector, with a focus on International Student Recruitment. She holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Education (MA) and has experience working with various institutions including a cultural exchange organisation, a university, an educational pathway provider, and an EdTech company.

María Elisa Rodríguez Cardozo

Account Manager

Juan has over 12 years work experience, including seven years in international education in Latin America. He holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising along with complementary marketing studies in Australia.

Juan Granda

Account Manager

Julian is a committed and enthusiastic professional, holds a degree in International Business and has experience working for a well-known Higher Education Institution in international enrolment support and admissions.

Julián Nivia

Account Executive

Marcela has been working for six years within the education sector and has most recently worked as a Recruitment Operations Officer at a well-known Australian University. She has a degree in education and certifications in TESOL, International Baccalaureate (MYP), and Model United Nations Diplomacy.

Marcela Tintinago

Account Executive

Daniela has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication and Journalism, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing. She has two year’s experience in the education sector, where she worked in the marketing, enrolment support, and admissions departments at a well-known Australian university.

Daniela Sánchez Vásquez

Account Executive

Vinícius has been working within the higher education industry for six years. He has experience in student counseling, supporting sales consultants with student profile analysis, assisting in student application processes, and conducting higher education training.

Vinícius de Souza Santos

Account Executive

Carmen is a Business Administration professional with over fifteen years’ experience providing support and coordination for international education businesses in Colombia. Her roles have been focused on administrative and logistical management.

Carmen Pulgar

Project Officer

On the ground presence

We have local knowledge of Latin America with an experienced team on the ground.

Proven success

Increased student recruitment numbers and partnerships year after year.

Accelerated growth

Access to the EdCo established network of agents, schools, university partners, and government stakeholders.

Strategic advantage

Years of experience have honed our ability to develop effective strategies for our partners.

Why choose EdCO latam?

Our Values

Our values are the standards that we practice both as a team and individuals.

Our Story

The Evolution of EdCo

2019

EdCo LATAM Launches

Simon Terrington and Jamie Ash launched EdCo LATAM Consulting, a leading provider of support, structure, and success for educational institutions aiming to achieve their student recruitment and engagement goals in Latin America

Our First Partners

Our initial partners were educational institutions in: Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA.

2021

2023

600+ Students

Enrolled at our partners by 2023 through the work EdCo LATAM Consulting undertakes in Latin America

30+ Partners

EdCo LATAM Consulting has worked with partners in: Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Peru, Spain, the UAE, the UK and the USA to deliver on student recruitment and engagement project objectives

2025

Ready to Expand Your Reach in Latin America?

Speak with our dedicated team to discover how we can help you broaden your horizons and drive sustainable enrolment growth across Latin America