Admissions Team

London Office - London, UK

Elizabeth Stalberg

Marketing Communications Manager

London Office - UK
Languages: English/Afrikaans
Direct: +44 (20) 8332-9000 Fax: +44 (20) 8332-1596
Email: enroll@richmond.ac.uk

Elizabeth as born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She studied at the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) where she obtained her BA Marketing Communications degree. During her years at RAU she acquired an interest in the world of politics and the art of successful communication.

After university she worked for an international conference and training company. Looking for a new challenge and adventure Elizabeth moved to the UK in 2006. She enjoys living in the cultural melting-pot called London due to the wide variety of people and cultures that you are exposed to, at any one time.

Jason Elliot

Assistant Dean, Financial Assistance and Scholarships

London Office - UK
Direct: +44 (20) 8332-8244
Fax: +44 (20) 8332-1596
Email: jason.elliot@richmond.ac.uk

Jason grew up in Freetown, Sierra Leone and studied in the United States. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Metropolitan State University in Minnesota.

Whilst in Graduate School, he worked at Metropolitan State University as a Graduate/Project Assistant; working with the Director of Admission, in implementing the DARS and ISRS projects. It was during this time, that he decided to pursue a career in Higher Education Administration. On completion of Graduate School, he moved to Oregon, where he worked at Lane Community College, as an Evaluator. Jason is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP Law School in London.

Elizabeth Cerejo

International Admissions Officer

London Office - UK
Languages: English
Direct: +44 (20) 8332-8252 Fax: +44 (20) 8332-1596
Email: elizabeth.cerejo@richmond.ac.uk

Work Experience/Education

Elizabeth grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Elizabeth spent one year travelling the world with her family whilst completing her secondary schooling through distance education. She completed a Bachelor of Psychology (with a second major in Family Studies) in 2005 from Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. At university, she represented her fellow classmates in the Student Association, organising social events, open days and fundraising activities. Elizabeth also interned at a Special Education school assisting students during her final year of study.

Following university Elizabeth worked in Melbourne in retail management in a major national company. During 2007 she spent one year travelling in India and Europe extensively before settling in London. Prior to joining the Richmond team, Elizabeth worked for over 2 years as an Admissions Advisor within a private university in London and was actively involved in student recruitment. She enjoys working with students and in London, a hugely diverse and multicultural environment. In her spare time, Elizabeth loves to travel and her interests include photography, writing and reading. As the International Admissions Officer Elizabeth will be assisting the Associate Dean of Admissions in his task to recruit students to Richmond.

Mayur Patel

Admissions and Financial Aid Officer

London Office - UK
Direct: +44 (20) 8332-8264 Fax: +44 (20) 8332-1596
Email: enroll@richmond.ac.uk

Work Experience/Education

Mayur was born in Kettering, England and spent most of his childhood in Arsken, a small town located a few hours north of London. In 1995, Mayur and his family moved to India for a year before moving to San Francisco, California where he completed his high school education.

Mayur is a Richmond graduate with a BA in Communications. During his time as a Richmond student, Mayur served as a Resident Director and worked with incoming students helping them adjust to their new environment. He also partook in the Green Project as the Events Chair as well as participated in community service projects such as river clean ups. Additionally, Mayur held campus sporting tournaments such as World Cup Football and the Richmond Basketball Tournament.

As Admissions and Financial Aid Officer, Mayur looks forward to recruiting a diverse group of students to Richmond, his Alma mater.

Emma Sibley

Assistant Admissions Officer

London Office - UK
Direct: +44 (20) 8332-8206 Fax: +44 (20) 8332-1596
Email: emma.sibley@richmond.ac.uk

Gemma Hadjigeorge

Administrative Assistant

London Office - UK
Languages: English/Italian
Direct: +44 (20) 8332-8262 Fax: +44 (20) 8332-1596
Email: HADJIGG@richmond.ac.uk

Alexander Sage

Student Support Officer

London Office - UK
Email: sagea@richmond.ac.uk
Direct: +44 (20) 8332 9000 (Option 1, 1) Fax: +44 (20) 8332 1596

Work Experience / Education

Alex grew up in Southend, Essex. After studying Psychology and Graphic Design at college, he worked in the financial sector for five years, employed by the Royal Bank of Scotland. During this time he worked in several areas including Customer Service, Operations and Sales. After several years with the group he needed a change and moved to Frankfurt, Germany where he lived for a year in the heart of the city. Alex moved to London in 2010 and now works for the admissions team at Richmond University.

Mara Nisdeo

Director of RIASA Admissions and Recruitment
New York, USA

Languages: English / Italian
Email: Mara.Nisdeo@richmond.ac.uk

Work Experience/Education

Mara was born in Italy and spent her youth in Upstate New York. Upon completing her second year of undergraduate studies in the United States, Mara chose to continue her studies abroad, in Italy.

Mara holds both a degree in Italian Language and Culture from L’Universita’ per Stranieri di Perugia, obtained in 1995, and a Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies from The American University of Rome (AUR), achieved in 1999.

Prior to joining the Richmond Team in 2009, Mara served as the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Administrator at AUR.

Mara has travelled extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the United States, possesses dual citizenship in Italy and the United States and is fluent in both Italian and English.

Middle East Regional Office - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Radek Coufal

Director of Middle East Recruitment and Admissions

Hometown: Prague, Czech Republic
Languages: English, Czech, Russian, Slovak, German
Email: radek.coufal@richmond.ac.uk
Direct: +44 (0)20 8133 2877
Mobile: +44 (0)773 186 9812

Work Experience/Education

Radek was born in the Czech Republic and graduated from the Charles University in Prague in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in British and American Studies and in 2003 with a Master of Arts (MA) in Media Studies.

Radek has also lived and worked in China and the USA. Since childhood he has travelled extensively to many countries of the world. While studying at Charles University in Prague Radek taught English at Euro School in Prague. After his undergraduate studies, he worked as Logistics Manager at an IT company in Prague, translator and interpreter (Czech, English, German languages), Sales Manager (Hand Tools Manufacturer). In 2004, he joined the Richmond University as Admissions Assistant and Database Administrator and currently works as Director of Middle East Recruitment and Admissions.

US Regional Office - Boston, USA

Nick Atkinson

Director of U.S. Admissions
Email: usadmissions@richmond.ac.uk
Telephone: (617) 450-5617 Fax: (617) 450 5601

Nick Atkinson is Richmond’s Director of U.S. Admissions based in Boston, Massachusetts. Richmond’s mission of educating a multi-cultural student body in the liberal arts tradition is one that strongly appeals to him.

His formative years were spent in several different countries around the world, including Argentina, Belize, Spain and the UK, and he grew up surrounded by people from different cultures. His university years at King’s College, London and his Bachelor’s degree in German and Spanish Literature imbued him with an appreciation for Britain’s capital city and the value of a non-vocational university education.

Nick’s professional path over more the last two decades has strengthened his belief in the importance of an undergraduate degree that teaches students to think broadly and prepares them to develop a platform from which a successful career can be launched. The Richmond degree, which offers an American education in a British setting, provides an unrivalled opportunity to reap the benefits of a liberal arts education in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities.

Prior to coming to Richmond in October 2008, Nick spent more than 20 years working for the American Council for International Studies (ACIS), where he achieved the position of company Vice President. His background in Sales and Sales Management and his wide experience in the field of educational travel, involving tours of duty in London, Paris, Atlanta and Boston, provided him with excellent preparation for his role as Richmond’s Director of U.S. Admissions. One of Nick’s favorite aspects of the job is the opportunity it allows him to counsel prospective students and their families on life in Richmond’s unique, multicultural environment.

Nick is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC). He has dual British and U.S. citizenship. He speaks French, German and Spanish, and dabbles in Mandarin.

Kelley Quigley

Associate Director of U.S. Admissions
Email: kelley.quigley@richmond.ac.uk
Telephone: (617) 958 9539 Fax: (617) 450 5601

Kelley spent her youth between Long Island and the Hudson Valley, NY, USA.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Administration in International Business Management degree in 2005 from Pace University in New York. During her undergraduate career, Kelley studied abroad for one year in Sydney, Australia and found the international and diverse setting that she had knew was necessary to enrich her academic experience and provide her with the global "life" experience that she felt was necessary to succeed in International Business.

Prior to joining Richmond in early 2010, Kelley worked for The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) for five years, where she achieved the role of Director of Admissions. Through her work at AIFS, she was able to make her own experience studying abroad come full circle by providing that same opportunity to high school and undergraduate level students. Her dedication and devotion to the field of International Education continues to grow everyday in her role as Associate Director of US Admissions for Richmond.

She has travelled to England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Germany, Greece, Turkey, France, the Czech Republic, Austria, Canada, and the Carribean, and hopes to continue travelling the globe.

Kelley excited to work with the diverse student body that Richmond hosts, and looks forward to recruiting new students each year that will thrive in our wonderful community.

Teressa Cleary

U.S. Admissions Manager - Boston
Email: teressa.cleary@richmond.ac.uk
Telephone: (617) 450 5617 Fax: (617) 450 5601

Tessa Cleary is the U.S. Admissions Manager for Richmond’s U.S. Admissions Office in Boston, Massachusetts.

She believes that Richmond’s objective to provide each student with a global education is essential to one’s success in today’s market. The knowledge one gains at Richmond will no doubt serve as a valuable asset in our global economy.

She grew up in southeastern Massachusetts and attended college in New Hampshire, where she earned a degree in English with a concentration in Journalism.

Prior to taking this position at Richmond in the summer of 2008, she worked as a reporter for four years, covering local government, crime, courts and schools. She also wrote in- depth enterprise pieces and features, produced video content and took photographs.

Tessa loves to travel and hopes for the opportunity to see more of the world.

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