New members to the Global Education Network

Published: 10 October 2024
Portraits of Christopher Handscomb, Gonzalo Perez, Aizat Rafik

The Study Melbourne team is delighted to announce the addition of 2 new members to Global Education Network.

  • Gonzalo Perez joins us as the new Education Services Manager for the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa. He has an impressive background in international education, having worked across many markets including Australia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
  • Aizat Rafik joins the Study Melbourne Hub Kuala Lumpur as the new Hub Coordinator. Aizat brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as an American Space Coordinator with the Biji-Biji Initiative/Mereka Innovation in Kuala Lumpur, bolstered by his own unique insights and perspectives as a former international student.

We’re excited to have Gonzalo and Aizat on the team and encourage you to contact them to discuss opportunities in these regions:

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