Andrew Ness

According to Andrew Studyportals has one of the richest expanses of international marketing, recruitment and enrollment data in the world. His role is to help international enrollment practitioners harness the power and knowledge within the datasets to affect meaningful change on campuses and in outreach efforts. Beyond data provision, he acts as a professional collaborator on campus to ensure the stories told by the data are interpreted meaningfully and deployed effectively. His work extends beyond the enrollment offices. The power of the data to influence policy-makers, C-suite post-secondary executives and government officials knows no bounds. He works with colleagues to harness that power for the greater good of international education.

He has had the good fortune of working in post-secondary enrollment management for over thirty years, primarily in Canada but also in the US and the Middle East. He has led large international education teams (60+ staff) and has been recognized for their efforts both nationally and globally. He remains in the field because he has seen the power of their outcomes—harnessing the incredible potential of globally mobile, professionally keen young people from around the world by providing them with educational opportunities where, when, and how they need it.

He is often struck by the adage, “a thousand mile journey begins with a single step.” He sees immense potential everywhere, so much opportunity for young people, so much need to support the incredibly dedicated enrollment professionals around the world, and yet seemingly never enough time. The challenge, he believes, lies in prioritization, focus, and dedication, qualities he strives to bring to his work every day.

He is a very new staff member with many years of experience. From his perspective, Studyportals is a particularly unique place, grounded in its values and primary business goal. Those values permeate through the entire organization and are ‘alive’ in their conversations, actions, and work with clients. He is wholly committed to Studyportals because of its values-first ethos.

He is a life-long musician and has been playing gigs since he was 14 years old. His passion outside of work is music, and he is excited to be in a place in his life where he can simply play, learn, grow, and create through numerous musical outlets.