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CAROLINE LEONY SANTOS

Vancouver

Summary

Multilingual community engagement and education specialist with 15+ years of experience building partnerships, designing inclusive programs, and leading outreach for Indigenous, international, and underrepresented communities. Adept at fostering relationships across cultures and sectors, I bring an empathetic, strategic, and people-centered approach to developing educational, career, and wellness opportunities. Skilled at leading social initiatives, mentoring youth, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to create equitable systems and empower collective growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher & Internship Advisor

Cultura Inglesa & CEC School
  • Taught English to children and adults using culturally relevant methods.
  • Designed curriculum and learning environments responsive to diverse needs.

Partnership Manager

Indigenous Friends Association
05.2023 - Current
  • Built and maintained over 20 strategic partnerships, increasing reach and funding opportunities.
  • Coached Indigenous students with a 90%+ career placement success rate in the tech field
  • Successfully placed over 80 Indigenous candidates into the job market over a 2-year period, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate
  • Implemented department-wide systems and frameworks to enhance impact and accountability.
  • Strengthened engagement with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and communities across Canada.
  • Guided culturally informed programming through an Indigenous lens, with 100% stakeholder satisfaction for partners such as Deloitte, Accenture, Star ups and Indigenous-led Companies

Student Recruitment & Admissions Manager

Maple Leaf World School
05.2019 - 04.2023
  • Developed and led student recruitment strategy across multiple regions and platforms.
  • Managed CRM systems, coordinated agent relations, and oversaw enrollment processes.
  • Represented the organization at international recruitment events and digital campaigns.
  • Created marketing content and training materials for global education fairs and agencies.

International Education Sales Manager

Canada Journal
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Advised international students on post-secondary study pathways in Canada.
  • Facilitated high-volume application processing, student visa support, and educational counseling.
  • Established partnerships with institutions such as BCIT, Langara, KPU, SAIT, and Bow Valley College.

Project Leader

World Vision & BluBoks
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Developed and led educational programming for refugee and marginalized youth funded by World Vision and the Nonprofit BluBoks
  • Provided trauma-informed guidance and co-led staff training and volunteer coordination.
  • Conducted outreach for social media and national television platforms regarding refugee integration.

International Education Advisor

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Oversaw Brazil’s Science Without Borders scholarship program and advised international and Indigenous students.
  • Helped students navigate academic systems, visa processes, and institutional integration.
  • Supported at-risk students and provided guidance to ensure educational success.
  • Presented at international conferences (ICEF, FAUBAI) to promote global academic partnerships.

Education

TESOL Certificate -

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB

Diploma in Counseling Psychology -

Douglas College
Vancouver, BC

Bachelor of Teaching - Portuguese & Literature

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Skills

  • Community Engagement & Outreach
  • Indigenous & Intercultural Relations
  • Partnership Development & Stakeholder Management
  • Project Design & Program Coordination
  • Youth Mentorship & Coaching
  • Event Planning & Public Speaking

Personal Information

Citizenship: Dual Citizenship: Brazilian-Canadian

Phone

cell, 514-771-3206

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Partnership Manager

Indigenous Friends Association
05.2023 - Current

Student Recruitment & Admissions Manager

Maple Leaf World School
05.2019 - 04.2023

International Education Sales Manager

Canada Journal
02.2018 - 02.2019

Project Leader

World Vision & BluBoks
04.2016 - 04.2017

International Education Advisor

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
09.2013 - 09.2015

Diploma in Counseling Psychology -

Douglas College

Bachelor of Teaching - Portuguese & Literature

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

ESL Teacher & Internship Advisor

Cultura Inglesa & CEC School

TESOL Certificate -

Mount Royal University

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