ILAC Education Group

John is a graduate of Western University with a degree in business.

John spent the majority of his career in Retail and Service organizations. As the previous Chief Commercial Officer at Staples Canada, he co-led a multi-year transformation which strengthened the brand and grew the business.
Prior to that, John was President of PetSmart Canada where his leadership propelled the organization forward, as it grew into the largest and fastest growing Pet Retailer in Canada. John spent 13 years at Home Depot Canada in progressive roles in Store Development, Merchandising and Strategic Planning.

As a first generation Canadian, John has great appreciation for the opportunities that Canada provided to him and his family and is excited to be part of an organization that supports students to “Dream Big”.

Matt Collingwood is the President of Tamwood International and ILAC International Colleges. A co-founder of Tamwood, Matt has been a leader in international education for more than 30 years. After ILAC acquired Tamwood in 2023, his portfolio expanded to include ILAC International College, one of Canada’s premier private vocational institutions.

Matt graduated with honours from the University of Ottawa with a double major in Marketing and International Business before earning his Chartered Professional Accountant designation. His strategic and financial expertise helped build Tamwood into an award-winning, multi-campus organization with locations across North America. A finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award, Matt continues to champion growth, innovation, and student success as ILAC and Tamwood expand their global reach.

Jenny Nieveen is an international education leader with over 26 years of experience building global partnerships and expanding access to higher education in North America. She is the President of UniApplyNow, part of the ILAC Education Group, where she leads the growth of higher education initiatives, pathway programs, recruitment networks, government stakeholders, strategic partnerships, and university collaborations across North America and globally.

A passionate advocate for student success, Jenny’s work focuses on driving sustainable enrollment growth, enhancing the international student experience, and shaping the future of global higher education. She is also the founder of OHLA Schools, a leading Florida-based language training provider. Originally from Colombia, Jenny is a business graduate of Universidad de la Sabana.

Jenny is proud to be part of a team that prioritizes student outcomes, agent relationships and providing universities with scalable and reliable growth opportunities.

Magdalena Link is the Senior Vice President, Partnership Development at ILAC Education Group, working closely with university and college partners, overseeing Higher Education initiatives. She has over 20 years of experience in the sector working in Canada and the UK.  Magdalena is very passionate about international education. Born in Poland, her family emigrated to Germany before settling in Canada. Understanding the student journey through her own experience has given her a deep appreciation for the sector.  Throughout her career, Magdalena has always been a vocal advocate for international student mobility, promoting educational opportunities abroad for students.

She enjoys being a mentor through the CBIE Mentor in the International Network of Tomorrow’s Leaders (INTL) Mentorship Program, helping to shape the future generation of the industry.

She sits on the IAS Adjudication Board,  an independent board of international education industry leaders, responsible for assessing potential breaches of the ICEF Agency Code of Conduct.

Fay Lim-Lambie, Senior Vice President Academic is an accomplished academic and healthcare executive, with over 20 years of leadership experience across health, government, public and private sectors. Her education leadership spans teaching and academic oversight in diverse levels of the education system including early childhood, K-12, and higher education.

Fay has held decanal roles in the Ontario College system as Dean of the Centre for Health Siences and the Centres for Community Services at George Brown College and Dean of Health, Wellness & Sciences at Georgian College. Fay’s passion for education, and student success is built on the foundation of innovation, quality and excellence in teaching and learning.

Fay is active in governance as Past Board Chair, Mackenzie Health hospital, not- for profit professional association boards,  and a clinical appointment with the Ministry of the Attorney General and is a recognized thought leader on women in governance and health professions education and workforce transformation. Fay holds a Master of Social Work degree from McMaster University and as a PhD candidate, confirms her Doctorate in Higher Education, Ontario Institute for Students in Education,  Leadership and Higher and Adult Education, University of Toronto in October 2025.

Itai Shenker serves as Senior Vice President of Operations at ILAC, where he leads strategic initiatives and oversees core operational functions that drive ILAC’s performance and growth. In this role, Itai is responsible for streamlining business operations, enhancing efficiency, and optimizing processes to ensure long-term success. With over 20 years of experience in operations across international education and information technology, Itai has directed global operations teams through growth and strategic planning, consistently delivering innovative solutions that strengthen organizational leadership.

Passionate about ILAC’s vision and mission, Itai is dedicated to advancing excellence in education, empowering students, and fostering an inclusive, globally connected learning community.

Itai holds an MBA from Toronto Metropolitan University, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Haifa, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Haifa.

Angela Johnston is the Vice President, Academic at ILAC Education Group (ILAC). In her role, Angela is responsible for leading the academic programming, quality assurance, and compliance functions across the Language and Careers divisions, ensuring ILAC’s programs meet the highest standards for academic integrity and student success. Angela has over 15 years’ experience in international education, with leadership and teaching roles in Canada, Egypt, and the Netherlands. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and Royal Roads University and holds a Master’s in Higher Education Administration and Leadership, as well as certifications in TESOL, Intercultural Studies and Adult Education. She serves on the Board of Directors for Languages Canada where she is co-chair of the Quality Assurance Committee.

Olga Kuznetsova is the Vice President of Human Resources at ILAC Education Group (ILAC). She is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide human resources function and driving the organization’s people and culture strategy to support ILAC’s mission, values, and continued success.

With over 17 years of experience in human resources across Canadian and international contexts, Olga brings a strategic and people-centered approach to HR leadership. She is a certified HR professional with CPHR BC & Yukon and holds the SHRM-SCP designation. Olga graduated from the Human Resources Management Certificate Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and holds a degree in Economics and Management from an internationally recognized institution.