OUR TEAM
Our team at Blue comes from various industries, including the education sector, multi-national corporations and professional firms. Our skills are multifaceted and most of us are multilingual. We provide assistance to international students and potential migrants from all over Asia, Europe, America, South America Africa and the Middle East. We seek to effectively communicate with you so that we can understand your needs and therefore help you plan for your future here in Australia.
GLEN ONG
Managing Director I Registered Migration Agent MARN: 1385471
Glen is the Managing Director at Blue. He comes with almost 20 years of experience in the education industry, having worked with several education providers in both private and government sectors.
Glen is also a Registered Migration Agent and is experienced in facilitating student visa, visitor visa, Skilled Migration, Family/Parent Visa, Partner Visa and Resident Return Visa.
Glen graduated with a double degree from Curtin University, BCom (Marketing) and BArts (Asian Studies). Glen also attained the Graduate Certificate in Migration Law and Practice.
Glen leads in the development and execution of Blue’s long term strategies with the goal to consistently create value for our students and clients. Glen is committed to making a difference for our clients. Despite his busy schedule, he will always ensure that our clients receive honest and genuine advice on the right pathway based on their needs and requirements for their education, migration and career advancement.
Glen is fluent in English and can converse in Cantonese and Bahasa Malaysia.
MONICA GAIKWAD
Associate Counsellor
Monica graduated with a Master of Business Administration from Curtin University. Monica first joined the Executive Internship Programme at Blue, and has progressed to be a real asset to the team.
Monica is originally from India but spent most of her childhood years growing up in Kuwait. She then moved back to her home country and graduated from S.N.D.T Women's University, Mumbai, with a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting and Auditing. Although Monica is strong in her financial acumen, she has always had a keen interest to pursue a role in counselling. This complements her nature as a caring, nurturing and patient individual. Since graduation, Monica has worked in the capacity of support and administration for several nonprofit organisations, the churches and community start-up projects.
Monica enjoys cooking, calligraphy art and having simple brunches with friends. She often brings together international students through various outdoor and indoor activities. If you would like to meet other international students on a Friday Night, get in touch with Monica! She is fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi.
FLORA WANG
Marketing Executive/ Counsellor
Flora graduated with a Master of Marketing and Innovation Management from Edith Cowan University. Flora is one of our Education Counsellors, dedicated to help student find the right pathway to a rewarding career. Flora spends a lot of her time in finding the right course and school based on the student's needs and background, and helps with the enrolment process.
Flora is originally from China where she completed her Bachelor of Business from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. Flora is also well-travelled, having worked and lived in the United States where she was part of a student exchange programme with the University of Wisconsin. Other countries top on her list include Japan, Korea and the Philippines.
With her background and passion for traveling, Flora is able to bring insight into a student's life, especially articulating the expectations and challenges living and studying in a foreign country. Flora is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Shen Sekhon
Associate Counsellor
Shen Sekhon graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from Curtin University in 2014. Prior to that she completed her Bachelor of Mass Communications with majors in Journalism and Public Relations from Curtin University (2003). She hails from Malaysia, where she completed her Diploma in Multimedia (2002) from LimkokWing University.
Shen has worked in the higher education industry for over 20 years and has an extensive experience in marketing, recruitment and enrolment of international students.
Shen enjoys travelling. During her tenure as the Marketing & Communications Manager at Curtin University, Shen has broadly travelled to countries including the regions of South East Asia, West Asia, the sub-continent and Europe, helping international students understand their study and career options in Australia.
Shen worked for Curtin University for 14 years before deciding to take a break to focus on raising her young family. Shen is currently an Associate Counsellor at Blue Education, focusing on foundation and higher education pathways for high school students and leavers, intending to pursue overseas education in Australia. Shen frequently travels between Malaysia and Australia to share her knowledge and experience with parents who desire to to send their children overseas.