Meet the Team
Our dedicated international team is here to support you in your journey to study in Edinburgh.
Scott Torrance – International Business Manager
Angel Yingjie Zhou – International Business Advisor
Angel Yingjie Zhou leads new business development in key international markets. She has held a range of roles in business development and marketing across the International education sector for over 10 years, including at the British Council. She has a passion for nature and enjoys playing tennis.
Alistair Ware – International Business Advisor
Alistair works on developing international partnerships and projects for Edinburgh College, focusing on skills, vocational training, consultancy, English language courses, and teacher training, for delivery in Edinburgh, overseas, and online.
Alistair has been working in international education for around forty years, with EDT, City & Guilds, Pearson-TQ and the NFER. He has previously been professionally resident in continental Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia, as a teacher, manager and consultant. He sings in choirs and has recently also become active in sailing.
Harriet Petty – International Business Advisor
Harriet's work involves international business development and project management to promote and expand the College's international activity and ensure the successful delivery of the College’s global projects. Before joining Edinburgh College in 2019, Harriet lived and worked in China for seven years, initially teaching, then working in project management and business development within the areas of English language and arts education. Her passion for international education led her to complete an MSc in Comparative Education and International Development at the University of Edinburgh in 2020. She enjoys travelling, spending time with her family, and exploring the city's cultural and culinary life in her free time.
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Beatriz Rosso Avila – Interim Team Leader International Admissions and compliance
Beatriz is responsible for international admissions at Edinburgh College and advises potential students on courses, educational qualifications, and English language requirements. In her home country of Chile, she worked as a historian in academic research for almost nine years. Passionate about urban history, she moved to Scotland in 2020 to explore new places, seek new experiences, and meet people from around the world.
Kenneth Siele – International Admissions Assistant
Kenneth is an International Admissions Assistant at Edinburgh College. His role involves supporting applicants and organising and facilitating the entry of new students to our year-round courses, among other responsibilities. He has been at the college since 2018 and worked as a Student Services Assistant before his current role. He enjoys gardening, walking, reading and travelling around in his camper van.
Tayla Harrison - Team Leader International Projects and Student Support
Tayla oversees the planning, organisation, and execution of international projects and ensures all international students are well supported during their time at the college. She began her career in aviation and hospitality and has travelled to over 60 countries worldwide. Tayla moved to Edinburgh in 2024 and spends much of her spare time exploring Scotland. She also enjoys history, travelling, and all things sports.
Annmarie Lally – International Projects Assistant
Jessica – International Projects Assistant
Christine Park – Accommodation Officer
Christine’s job is to make sure that all international students have accommodation while they are studying at Edinburgh College and that their needs are met. Christine inspects all homestays and keeps in touch with alternative accommodation providers such as Edinburgh College student accommodation and private residences. Christine was born in Edinburgh and has lived here all her life.