University And Career Office
University & Career Office
Robert Kozicki
Head of Department-University and Career, University Counselor
Master of Arts, Political Science, University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Augustana Faculty
Robert has been a college and educational counselor for many years in China (mainland and Taiwan) and elsewhere. Also, he has an extensive educational background from teaching many subjects to studying a variety of different courses and topics. In a past life, he has both practical and management experience in aerospace and logistics.
Kate Park
UK Universities Coordinator, University Counselor
Postgraduate Degree in Sociology from King’s College London
BA Honors in English Literature and Nursing from Korea University
TESOL Diploma from Capilano College
Kate embarked on her professional journey as an IB Language teacher in Beijing in 2008. After demonstrating a strong commitment to education and student development, she was appointed as a university counsellor. Over the last decade, she has dedicated herself to this role, providing guidance and support to students navigating their higher education paths.
Susan Jia
US Universities Coordinator, University Counselor
B.A., Psychology, University of Arizona
M.S.Ed., Counseling and Mental Health Services, University of Pennsylvania
M.Phil.Ed., Professional Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
Ms. Susan provided 750+ hours counseling services for both individual and group counseling sessions at the mental health hospital setting and the counseling agency. Working as a college counselor for helping students overseas college applications for two years.
Brandon Yates
University Counselor
BA Double Major (Chemistry and Philosophy) Indiana University Bloomington
MS Science Education (Chemistry) Indiana University Bloomington
Master Certificate University Counseling UCLA
Originally from the USA, This will be Brandon’s 18th year in education. He has taught IB and IGCSE Chemistry, MYP Science and been a University Counselor. He has been worked in South Korea, Beijing, Xiamen, India and Indonesia with extensive international school experience before joining SCIE.
Elsa Jian
University Counselor
Master Degree (Durham University)
Bachelor Degree (Wuhan University of Technology)
Elsa completed her bachelor’s degree in Finance at the Wuhan University of Technology and later went on to study the MSc Finance & Investment at Durham University. She has worked for almost 10 years in international schools as a University Counsellor and Students Activities Advisor since returning from the UK. Elsa chose to devote herself in international education because she really enjoys assisting the younger generation to achieve their goals and have a chance to study in their dream universities in the future.
Elsa is an expert in university application guidance especially in UK and Hong Kong applications. Elsa has ensured many students received offers from top universities including 16 Oxbridge, hundreds of Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, Edinburgh, University of Toronto, UBC, Hong Kong University, HKUST, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and many others all around the world. Elsa is keen on support with students’ activities and guided many students’ events as well.
David Neff
University Counselor
Master of Social Work, The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Salisbury University
College Admissions Specialist Certification, American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
David has nine years of experience in university admissions consulting for international students, academic/career advising, social work, and ESL education/exam preparation (IELTS and TOEFL). He has worked in the United States, Spain, and China.
Elva He
University Counselor
MSc. Biosciences, BSc. (Hons) Biochemistry, University of Bath
NCDA Career Development Practitioner Certification
Ms. He has been working as a college counselor for students applying to undergraduate and master’s degree programs abroad for more than seven years.
Ben Riley
University Counselor
BSc Computer Gaming and Animation Design, Anglia Ruskin University
British Council Certified Counsellor
Ben has over six years of experience providing admissions counselling services to students across China, helping many of them receive offers from Ivy League (US) and G5 (UK) universities. He is also experienced in the field of cloud computing, as a certified solutions architect for Amazon Web Services
Joy Fu
University Counsellor
MA in Translation, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
BA in Translation, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
British Council Certified Counsellor
Joy Fu has been working at the University and Careers Office, SCIE since 2018, and is familiar with the SCIE student body and the applications to different popular destinations.
Curtis Zimpfer
University Counsellor/Arts Academy Counsellor
Pennsylvania State Teaching License – Middle School All Subjects 4-6, English 7-8
BA in English – Saint Joseph’s University
Minor in Music Theory- Saint Joseph’s University
British Council Certified Counsellor/Agent
Curtis comes from Philadelphia Pennsylvania and has worked in various public schools in Shenzhen including 高级中学，深大附中，and 耀华实验学校. Curtis has been living and working in education in Shenzhen for over twelve years.
Roger Underhill
University Counsellor
University of Wales College of Cardiff, Bachelor of Science in Physics
BTEC Teacher Trainer Certificate
Roger Underhill brings a wealth of experience to his role as a Career and University Guidance Counsellor with a strong background in science, computing, and education, he previously taught English, IELTS, and Physics with a history of academic excellence.
Roger Underhill was part of SCIE from 2015 to 2022, after which he served as Head of University Counsellors in the international schools in Guangzhou and Shanghai. In 2025, he rejoined SCIE, continuing his commitment to guiding students toward success in their academic and professional journeys.
Andrei Dubinsky
University Counsellor
Central European University – MA in International Relations and European Studies
University of California – BA in Film
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Andrei Dubinsky is a committed educator with more than 10 years of experience, whose career spans roles as a university counsellor, high school teacher, and university administrator. He served at SCIE years ago and re-joined SCIE in 2025. His wealth of experience and dedication to education make him a valuable addition to the university counsellor team.
Jonas Lind
University Counsellor
St. Olaf College – BA in History and Political Science
Imperial College London – MSc in Environmental Technology
University of California, Los Angeles – Certificate in College Counseling
Jonas Lind has extensive experience as a senior university counsellor, having worked in Hong Kong, Chengdu, and Vietnam for many years. Throughout his career, he has developed a wealth of expertise in supporting students through the university application process, offering mentorship that alleviates the challenges. With a solid background in educational counselling, Jonas Lind has successfully guided numerous students to gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide.
Farhan Alam
University Counsellor
University of Surrey, Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
With over 8 years of experience working at international schools in Beijing, Farhan Alam has extensive expertise in university applications and career planning, supporting students in securing offers from Oxbridge and Ivy League universities.
David Lu
University Counsellor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Juris Doctor (JD)
University of California, Berkeley – Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies
David Lu specializes in guiding students through undergraduate admissions to leading universities in the U.S., U.K. and Hong Kong with his extensive cross-professional expertise in both legal and educational fields. His background as a practicing attorney in the United States contributes unique analytical rigor and strategic communication skills to his counselling methodology.
Dimitrios Karampas
University Counsellor
University of Oxford – PhD in Classical Archaeology
University of Southampton – MSc in Maritime Archaeology and Geographic Information Systems
University of Crete – BA in Archaeology and History
As an experienced university counsellor with a DPhil in Archaeology from the University of Oxford, Dimitrios has provided academic counselling at multiple European institutions. His tenure as both teacher and counsellor in Brussels developed his distinctive approach to university counselling, valued by students and parents. He joined SCIE’s counselling team in 2025.
