The WorldStudentAdvisors Team
A high touch, high value one-to-one personal concierge service for international students
As Managing Director of
WorldStudentAdvisors, I am very proud to introduce Our Team of sixteen staff, eight of whom have studied in the UK, holding eight master's degrees and two PhDs. They are based in various countries, including Kenya, Zimbabwe, Austria, Nigeria, the UK, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi, Angola and the USA. The gender balance is six men, plus Angus, and ten women. Appointments are a meritocracy and a willingness to provide first-class customer service to our students and parents.
It has taken time to create this team, and we seem to attract like-minded staff who readily own
WorldStudentAdvisors philosophy is that we would never send a student where we would not send one of our children.
Your Success is our Mission
Timothy J Hunt, Managing Director
Tim Hunt is the Managing Director of WorldStudentAdvisors, founded in 2012. He is an Africanist with a true passion for the Continent of Africa. He is very modestly proud in the way his staff describe his organisation as the "WorldStudentAdvisors family". This philosophy is reflected in his staff's excellent personalised student service. WhatsApp +44 719 4797 830 tim.hunt@worldstudentadvisors.com
Eldah Therone, Team Leader
Eldah is a dedicated and highly effective leader, successfully managing a team at WorldStudentAdvisors. She is known for her strong organisational skills, commitment to excellence, and ability to inspire those around her. Eldah’s work ethos is infectious; she leads by example and ensures every task is completed with a customer-focused approach.
Eldah@WorldStudentAdvisors.com +44 7470 689 849
Sarafina Kihumbu
Student Counsellor
WorldStudentAdvisors UK
WhatsApp: +44 7341 905 979
Sarafina@WorldstudentAdvisors.com
Sarafina graduated from Africa Nazarene University with a degree in Banking and Finance. In her spare time, she enjoys researching current affairs topics and often enters essay competitions. Her current role with WorldStudentAdvisors UK is as a Student Counselor and Application Manager. Her writing skills will make her a valuable team member in proofreading personal statements and CVs.
Sophie Blackshaw-Bulewa
Sophie is the Managing Director of Fiji British Academy operating independently from WorldStudentAdvisors, we recommend Sophie for IELTS coaching. One-hour lessons: £30 GBP. WhatsApp: +44 7466690619
📧 sophie.m.c.blackshaw@gmail.com
Qualifications:
MSc International Business
BA (Hons) English
Level 5 Diploma in Education and
Training (English & Maths)
Sophie founded Fiji British Academy, developing English tuition and bridging courses for IB, British, and Australian curriculums.
Glenice Owino
Student Counsellor
Glenice@WorldStudentAdvisors.com
WhatsApp: +44 791 4797 830
Glenice brings extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry, with a proven track record of excellence in customer service. She has recently joined the highly successful student counsellor team at WorldStudentAdvisors UK. Glenice's expertise, innovative approach, and exceptional customer service skills enhance the strength of our established team.
Faith Nyambura, Student Counsellor
Faith Nyambura is a student counsellor with a Bachelor of Administration in Finance from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (2017–2021). She has a strong background in education consultancy, guiding students towards international academic opportunities. Faith previously worked in student counselling and at the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, managing tax returns and reports. Her combined expertise in finance and consultancy helps her provide practical advice to students and families navigating international education.
Gladys Naadi Banhu
Director for Ghana
WorldStudentAdvisors
WhatsApp: +233 55 610 2870
Gladys@WorldStudentAdvisors.com
Gladys is a dedicated professional who tirelessly supports her students. With extensive knowledge of the UK Higher Education Sector, she provides exceptional customer service. Gladys is highly regarded by her students, who consistently praise her commitment to their success.
Sandrine Ola'a Doua epse Nkollo
Student Counsellor
+44 7534 147099
sandrine@worldstudentadvisors.com
Sandrine is a Cameroonian fluent in French, English and Fang-Beti, with a deep understanding of Central and West African cultures. As one of our newest student counsellors at WorldStudentAdvisors UK, Sandrine brings a wealth of experience and a solid commitment to delivering outstanding results.
Sharon Bridget Biloa Atangana
Ms. Sharon Atangana, Assistant Director for Cameroon at WorldStudentAdvisors, holds a BSc (Hons) in Physiology and Pharmacology from a UK university. Sharon intends to further her studies in the UK by pursuing an MSc in Drug Discovery and Development as a Cameroonian national fluent in English and French. Sharon is bilingual and skilled in understanding the complexities of both languages. Her experience informs her guidance in learning for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the UK.
sandrine@worldstudentadvisors.com
Tel: +44 7534 147099
Dr Dele Kogbe
Director of Research Applications
WorldStudentAdvisors UK
WhatsApp: +447392493774
Dr.D.Kogbe@WorldStudentAdvisors.co.uk
Dele completed his PhD at the University of Dundee and has extensive publications. Dele is a modest, well-connected man who can offer straightforward advice based on experience to students seeking to study abroad.
Pedro Bezerra
Pedro Bezerra is the Director of Lusophone Countries at WorldStudentAdvisors. Originally from Angola, Pedro has completed his undergraduate and master's degrees in the UK. Now a British citizen, he is fluent in both English and Portuguese. Our website offers a bilingual signup form to accommodate our Portuguese-speaking clients. WhatsApp: +44 7986 743245 Pedro@worldstudentadvisors.com
Maryam Lawal
Director for Nigeria
WorldStudentAdvisors UK
WhatsApp: +44 7305 615 829
Maryam@WorldStudentAdvisors.com
Maryam, Director of Nigeria for World Student Advisors UK, studied for her undergraduate and Master’s degrees in the UK. Her Nigerian background and the blend of UK Higher Education offer her valuable insights to be passed on to students seeking a similar route. Her strength is combining study options with career paths, ensuring the student has a return on investment studying abroad.
Dr Domoyi Castro Mathew
Director of Higher Education
WorldStudentAdvisors, UK
WhatsApp: +234 806 956 8528
Castro@WorldStudentAdvisors.co.uk
Castro completed a PhD in Environmental Technology & Renewable Energy at Cranfield University. He previously lectured at the University of Port Harcourt and now serves as a Project Manager at the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Ogoni Cleanup Project, Rivers State, Port Harcourt. His firsthand experience enables him to effectively guide Nigerian students and parents on the UK Higher Education system.
Anita Hunt
Student Counsellor
WorldStudentAdvisors
Email: Anita@WorldStudentAdvisors.co.uk
Anita is the youngest of WorldStudentAdvisors student counsellors; she graduated from Brooke House College, a leading UK Boarding School, in June 2023. Anita is fluent in Luganda and English and is currently studying at Royal Holloway University, London, for a BA (Hons) in Law and Public Relations.
Winnie Kamuya
Higher Education Consultant for WorldStudentAdvisors
WhatsApp: +254 723 507 357
winnie@worldstudentadvisors.co.uk
Winnie Kamuya, CEO of International Renaissance Centre, Kenya; a N#1 best-selling author; ranked 9 out of 620 by the World CEO rankings 2022; founder of Woman in Leadership (WIL) Africa and Personal Assistant of the Year Award Africa and SMEs Absabank mentor. Winnie now represents World Student Advisors UK as a Higher Education Consultant to support students wishing to study abroad.
Ireen Chengo
Higher Education Consultant for Zambia - WhatsApp: +44 7922 606 286 Ireen@WorldStudentAdvisors.co.uk
Ireen Chengo, former First Secretary of Trade at the Zambia High Commission in London, was a speaker at the University of Oxford's 'Practical Challenges of Sustainable Electrification in Africa' conference. Impressed by the work of WorldStudentAdvisors UK, Ireen now serves as a Higher Education Consultant, helping Zambians pursue studies abroad.
Larry Allen, Business Consultant for West Africa
Larry Allen is a Business Consultant for West Africa who works with WorldStudentAdvisors. Larry is originally from Nigeria and has worked in the UK for over 30 years.
WhatsApp: +44 7591 033639
Email: larry@worldstudentadvisors.co.uk
Tobrise Arhawarien
Student Counsellor
WorldStudentAdvisors UK
WhatsApp: +44 7856 715 362
Tobrise@WorldStudentAdvisors.co.uk
Tobrise is a Hash House Harrier well known in Lagos and the international Hash arena. He brings his flamboyant and likeable personality to the student counselling table with a highly successful impact. Tobrise is a popular member of the WSA team.
Enita Zimuto
Senior Student Counsellor Zimbabwe
WorldStudentAdvisors UK
WhatsApp: +263 772 402 604
Enita@WorldStudentAdvisors.co.uk
Enita is a very successful Higher Education Counselor with many years of experience. She demonstrates a high level of patience and understanding when talking to students and parents, and she is a top-rated team member.
Madalitso Dube
Director for Malawi
WorldStudentAdvisors UK
WhatsApp: +265 888 772 850
Madalitso@WorldStudentAdvisors.co.uk
Madalitso completed his Master's Degree in Education at Bath Spa University and returned to Malawi to work for the Minister of Education. He is currently undergoing a career change, studying Theology in the USA, and still keeping in touch with Malawian students seeking to study abroad.
Fartun Dahir
WorldStudentAdvisors UK
Friend & supporter
Fartun is Kenyan with Somali heritage. After a successful career with WorldStudentAdvisors UK, she worked as a Kenyan Government Cadet before gaining a place to study for a Masters's degree at Oxford University. Being awarded a place at Oxford is a well-deserved and remarkable achievement, as the competition for places is very competitive. On behalf of WorldStudentAdvisors UK, we wish you every success.
Angus Hunt, in Memoriam
Our CEO’s beautiful dog, Angus, passed away in December 2022. He was a lovely and perfect example of his breed, the Sprocker Spaniel. Sprockers were developed by crossbreeding two English spaniel breeds–the working English Cocker Spaniel and the English Springer Spaniel. Angus possessed the best traits of both breeds–he was a friendly, loyal and protective companion.
The web design and WSA staff will always remember Angus fondly and honour his memory by leaving his photo in situ. We hope there is a dog heaven and that he is having a good time running through its woodland paths.
Angus@DogHeaven.co.uk