Executive Committee

The CPIEA Executive Committee is comprised of past CPIEA winners who are elected to serve a two-year term. This committee represents a diverse group of international education leaders who are deeply committed to promoting the success of international students. Their ongoing contributions to the CPIEAs include developing policies and projects, strategic planning, ensuring quality assurance, and promoting the advancement of the program. Their participation is essential to the continued growth and success of the CPIEA’s members, and their influence within the international education community is invaluable.

Felipe is an expert in the South American language exchange industry. A long-time entrepreneur, he is an experienced negotiator who manages relationships from initial contact to closing. He has vast experience managing teams, and his entrepreneurial attitude, have made him a very respected leader in the English language industry.

Felipe brings a wealth of entrepreneurial spirit to the CPIEA Executive Committee. His brand-focused vision of the CPIEA B2B event, and its promotion, will provide a strong foundation on which it can build.

Engin Cosar is a highly accomplished professional in the international education sector, with a distinguished career spanning over a decade. As the Managing Director and Owner of Academix Study Abroad Services since 2011, Engin has been at the forefront of facilitating life-changing educational opportunities for thousands of students seeking to study abroad.

His leadership and expertise have helped Academix become one of Turkey’s most respected education consultancy firms, known for its personalized guidance, global partnerships, and commitment to student success.

In addition to his role at Academix, Engin is a Partner at a2 International Educational Fairs, a leading platform connecting students, educators, and institutions from around the world. Through his work at a2, Engin has expanded his influence in the global education community, promoting cross-cultural exchanges and fostering international collaborations.

His deep understanding of global education trends and student mobility has positioned him as a key figure in shaping the future of international education in Turkey and beyond. With a passion for empowering students and a proven track record of success, Engin continues to drive innovation and growth in the international education landscape.

Ana Beatriz Faulhaber (Bea) has 18 years of teaching experience at the high school and university level and more than 30 years of experience in the field of international education and student recruitment in Brazil. She has a Post-Graduate Degree in Higher Education Teaching and Tourism Innovation, a Master’s Degree in Education, and is a Certified Cross–Culture Trainer and Certified Professional Coach.

Founder and CEO of CP4 Cursos no Exterior|Traveller, Bea is a member of the Ethical Committee of BELTA – Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association- as well as Regional Coordinator for the Rio de Janeiro area. From 2016 to 2018, she was Vice President of the Business Women Association – BPW, in Rio de Janeiro.

Claudia Gomez has more than 20 years of experience in Education Management and Public Relations.

Founder and CEO of Vamos Canada, a study abroad agency that specialized in promoting Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand among others as destinations for students from all over the world. They are committed to providing their clients with a unique experience of living and studying abroad, allowing them to develop new skills and contributing to their personal and professional growth.

Britta Vincent, Founder & Owner of International-sur-Loire (France). She was born and raised in Germany, living in France, feeling European.

Britta graduate of the University of Düsseldorf, has devoted her entire career to International Relations. Her passion has always been languages, communication and cross-cultural projects.

After a solid experience in the field of international education on the educator side, she founded International-sur-Loire in 2017 – proud to be an independent study abroad agency in the Loire Valley.

The day ISL was created, she established a charta stressing quality and benevolent attitude she requires from her partners and which perfectly reflect her own human and professional attitude. It is easy for Britta to put herself in her students’ shoes as she has
never forgotten the importance of giving foreigners a warm welcome, just the way she had experienced it herself many years ago when she came to France.

Over the years, she has built relationships with people from all over the world. Her network is based on trust and sharing and she is happy to connect people.

María Fernanda Molina is the Director and Founder of CICOR Viajes de Estudio, a specialized agency in international educational travel in Argentina. She is an English teacher and translator with a diploma in online education and extensive experience as an advisor for young learner students. In addition to leading CICOR, she manages an English language school in Argentina.

With over 20 years of experience in teaching and international education, María Fernanda has built a distinguished career. Her agency has been recognized with the CPIEA Small Agency of the Year Award in Canada for two consecutive years (2022 gold award and 2023-bronze award), as well as the Gold Award for Best Small Agency of the Year at the CPIEA Awards 2024 in Istanbul.

She is a Certified ICEF Agent, a British Council Certified Counselor, and a proud member of IALC, ALTO, and English UK. María Fernanda has been part of the ARSAA association and FELCA since 2017. Under her leadership, CICOR has earned an accreditation by CPIEA for excellence in Quality, Integrity, Leadership, Innovation, and Community Engagement, setting high standards in the international education industry.

María Fernanda is also a member of the CPIEA Executive Committee, where she actively contributes to shaping the future of global education.

Eliana Jabur, born in São Paulo, currently living in Londrina,Pr, started her international path at an early age: 13, when she first moved to the US for a High School Program. She graduated in Law from UEL and has a Postgraduate Degree in English Language Teaching from the same university and also from PUC-SP. Proficient in English by the universities of Cambridge -TKT, CAE & CPE and MICHIGAN, ECPE.

Eliana has been working for 26 years as an English language teacher and international studies consultant in the Brazilian market specializing in promoting studies abroad mostly to Canada and the UK. Eliana is the founder and CEO of Hub Study Programs – a customized language school and an international consultancy agency in Londrina. She has also worked in important educational institutions such as UEL, UNIFIL, UNOPAR, CULTURA INGLESA (Cambridge Language School), IBL, Colégio Anglo Londrinense (here as a Language Coordinator), St James International School and College Language Center.

Eliana has received the Golden Award at the CPIEA GLOBAL SUMMIT in Istanbul, 2024,for her ethical and committed practices in the International Education Sector.

She is now part of the executive committee of this institution – CPIEA – Canadian Premier International Education Awards – and among other goals and issues such as Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Leadership, this institution contributes to good practices in international education and fights against fraudulent actions in the sector. Eliana has built a strong relationship with partners from all over the world based on trust and transparency and her willingness to excel in every way.

Executive Committee

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