“Inova has been key in helping me achieve a goal more than 10 years in the making. Studying in the UK has been on my mind since high school and I could never have achieved it without the Inova team's guidance. Everytime I had a question, no matter how big or small, someone was always available and ready to help. For so many of us in Latin America, studying abroad is a complicated process that can be challenging and very confusing without previous experience on the matter. Luckily, Inova provided the support I needed on every step of the way. Thank you!"”
Maria Belen Rojo BonahonStudied Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Meet the Team
Expert Guidance from British Council Certified Counsellors.
Inova’s team of British Council Certified student counsellors, offers expert guidance, tailored to your individual needs. With first-hand experience in studying, working and living abroad, we understand the complexities of international study and provide tailored guidance to Latin American students, to help you succeed throughout the process.
Empower Your Journey: Training and Webinars
Our UK-based team offers training sessions and webinars designed to equip students and young professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful international experience. These resources can help you develop your professional skills, improve your cultural awareness, and prepare for life abroad.
Our team in Latin America
Eric Wijmenga
Director
Eric is the Founder and Director of Inova Education and Co-Director of its parent company, Inova Education and Training. Since 1996, he has supported international students across a range of roles and across multiple regions worldwide. Eric is committed to helping students achieve their academic and professional goals and make the most of the opportunities that studying overseas can offer. Eric is a British Council Certified Student Counsellor.
Deborah Cedeño
Team Manager & Senior International Study Advisor
Deborah holds the position of Team Manager and Senior International Study Advisor, bringing over 12 years of experience from her work in UK Higher Education and with the British Council. As someone who has pursued studies abroad, she enjoys travelling, encountering new cultures and meeting diverse people, gaining insights from various perspectives. Deborah is a British Council Certified Student Counsellor.
Geert van Witteloostuijn
Digital Marketing and Events Consultant
Geert, known as Jack, works with Inova Education, supporting digital marketing, events and student engagement. He enjoys working with people and building bridges between students, universities and international opportunities. Through his work with Inova Education, Jack supports Latin-American students who are exploring study opportunities in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Jack is a British Council Certified Student Counsellor.
Fabiola Delfín
Senior International Study Advisor
Fabiola is one of Inova Education’s Senior International Study Advisors. Her diverse background includes roles in Civil Society Organizations and an Embassy, and she has lived in the US and New Zealand. Fabiola enjoys learning about different cultures and people, is passionate about human rights and views student mobility as a powerful tool for fostering personal and professional growth. Fabiola is a British Council Certified Student Counsellor.
Salma Sánchez
International Study Advisor
Salma is one of Inova Education’s International Study Advisors. Salma studied International Relations where she developed her passion for sharing knowledge and creating open channels of communication. Her own experience of studying abroad transformed her outlook, inspiring her to guide others towards the incredible opportunities that you can create by just stepping out of one's comfort zone. Salma is a British Council Certified Student Counsellor.
Mariana Ávila
Application and Administrative Support
Mariana provides student application and general admin support. With a background in history, she loves traveling, attending concerts, and literature, interests that have helped deepen her understanding of how education can transform lives and play a crucial role in shaping both personal dreams and the futures individuals aspire to create. Mariana is a British Council Certified Student Counsellor.
Mercy Roa
Administrative Support
Mercy has a background in digital marketing and business administration and has also experienced first-hand the process of moving to the UK as an international student. This gives her a strong understanding of the full study abroad journey and the challenges it can involve. Whether supporting student applications or contributing creatively through media, Mercy is passionate about using her skills to help students access new opportunities through international education.
Our team in the United Kingdom
Marina, Val, Regina and Babett
Inova Training is part of the wider Inova organisation, working across the UK, the Netherlands, and Latin America. They deliver training, mentoring, and consultancy projects.
We've partnered with over 100 organisations worldwide, and worked on on collaborative projects supported by the European Commission through programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, as well as the British Council. In Latin America, this has included initiatives such as a mentoring programme for women in STEM, aimed at supporting career development.
