The Mohawk International Recruitment Team is responsible for external international recruitment strategy and implementation, market planning, relationship management, and providing market intelligence on international program development with key Mohawk College stakeholders. As well, the team develops strategies that support college-wide objectives focused on growing our international programs plus attracting and retaining diverse students to the College.
Contact us for general inquiries
Email: intl.representatives [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Toll-Free:
From North China: 10-800-714-2521
From South China: 10-800-140-2541
From Brazil: 0800-022-7408
From Philippines: 180011102544
Director: Thea Laidman
Nancy Pitman
Coordinator International Agents
Nancy maintains and builds relationships with our international agent network. As a member of the recruitment team, she also provides support to outreach initiatives.
Phone: 1-905-575-1212 ext. 4761
Email: nancy.pitman [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Language: English
Maggie Chen 陈玺如
Market Specialist - China, Asia-Pacific
Maggie has many years of experience with International Student marketing including recruitment, marketing, admissions, and services. Her experiences have provided her with a rich opportunity to interact with many students and partners. To be able to help international students reach their success in studying, living and working in Canada is the great joy of her work. She is eager to meet the needs of international students and partners.
Phone: 1-905-575-1212 ext. 4703
微信 (WeChat): Mohawk-College
Email: maggie.chen [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Languages: English and Mandarin
Vinay Joshi
Market Specialist - India, South Asia
Vinay works with students and partners from India. As a Mohawk graduate, he uses his personal knowledge and expertise to guide students as they begin their studies in Canada. He is committed to helping students integrate into their new life in Hamilton and to help them develop into successful Mohawk graduates.
Phone: 1-905-575-1212 ext. 4661
Email: vinay.joshi [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Languages: English, Hindi, and Punjabi
Lana Belau (On maternity leave)
Market Specialist – Russia
Lana works with students and partners from across Europe and Russia. A dedicated professional and a former international student her passion is helping students realize their goals and build their life in Canada.
Phone: 1-905-575-1212 ext. 4470
Email: svitlana.belau [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Languages: English, Russian and Ukrainian
Blog: Study Work Canada (Russian)
David Thompson
Market Specialist - Africa and the Caribbean
David works with students and partners from across Africa. As a Mohawk graduate, he knows first-hand about the value of international education and is passionate about guiding students on their own journey to success.
Phone: 1-905-575-1212 ext. 4146
Email: david.thompson31 [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Languages: English and Yoruba
Ricardo Rivera
Market Specialist - Mexico, Central & South America
Ricardo works with students and partners from Latin America. He prides himself on developing positive relationships with all of his partners and students. In particular, he enjoys helping students choose the right education to fulfill their career goals and contributes to helping them achieve a positive Canadian experience.
Phone: +1-905-575-1212 ext. 4029
Email: ricardo.rivera [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Languages: Spanish and English
Nathan (Nam) Tran
Market Specialist - Southeast Asia
Nathan has years of experience working with students and partners from Southeast Asia and would be happy to provide wholehearted support for your success at Mohawk College. He enjoys interacting daily with students and partners as well as traveling within the region to advocate his strong belief that international education transforms lives.
Phone: 1-905-575-1212 ext. 4892
Email: nathan.tran [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Languages: Vietnamese and English
Breska Ulhaq
Market Specialist - the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (exclude Sri Lanka, Mauritius)
Breska works with students and partners from the Middle East and North Africa regions. Utilizing her personal experience as a recent post-secondary graduate, and professional background of working with international students in both secondary and post-secondary settings, she is enthusiastic about navigating and supporting students’ transition to a new and exciting academic journey.
Phone: 1-905-575-1212 ext. 4470
Email: breska.ulhaq [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Languages: Farsi, Dari, Hindi, and English
GJ Park
Market Specialist - Korea and Japan
GJ works with students and partners from Korea and Japan. With many years of experience in the global business environment, GJ has lived and worked in several countries including Korea and Japan. GJ had been an international student himself in the US and Japan, where he completed his degrees in marketing. He hopes to use his personal experience and expertise to help students maximize their full potentials and achieve the vision in Canada.
Phone: 1-905-575-1212 ext. 4340
Email: geukjoon.park [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Languages: English, Korean, and Japanese