Our team boasts a diverse range of international education backgrounds, hailing from Europe, North America and Asia. This rich blend of global perspectives enables us to innovate with a uniquely multicultural and well-rounded approach. Since day one, we have maintained an ongoing series of conversations or consultation sessions with experts across renowned multinational companies and international institutions. This commitment ensures that we consistently tap into valuable insights from diverse industry backgrounds.
The first 20 years of Xixi’s life were immersed in the practice of art, where she first learned to navigate the flow of being, feeling and creating. She performed music with her school band at distinguished venues, including Schönbrunn Palace in Austria, the Shanghai World Expo, and concert halls in China, Japan, and Korea.
Building on this foundation, her academic pursuit offered structures to investigate and comprehend human existence and experience. She holds a theoretical Research MA in Gender Studies, and an interdisciplinary BA in Social Justice and Philosophy, earned through studies at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, the University of British Columbia in Canada, and the University of Oslo in Norway.
As the visionary behind CUE, Xixi’s aspiration is straightforward––to weave academic depth into practical insights, easing and illuminating life’s key transitions. As an only child who navigated life’s challenges alone, she is driven to make a difference for others.
Raeanne brings a decade of experience in instructional design and online learning to CUE. Born in Singapore, and having lived in Australia, Canada, and the UK, she possesses an implicit understanding of the importance of proper guidance during key transition periods.
As former Head of MOOC production at the University of British Columbia, she produced and managed 50+ courses on edX which have to date, an enrolment of 1M+ learners. During this time she produced Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society which was featured in Class Central’s Best Online Courses of 2019 and is rated as an All-Time Top 100 Course on Class Central.
As an established digital story-teller, and proven strategist for successful learner engagement she delighted to be able to combine her passions in innovative pedagogy and design thinking to provide transformative change through education.
She has an extensive skillset in path to market strategy, media production, course development.
Laura Rinati brings her expertise in production to CUE by managing the various projects under the CUE banner impact initiatives. She also assists with the QA testing and feedback management of CUE’s various products and services.
A jack of all trades between project management and production management, Laura has a Masters in International Journalism from the University of Sussex, and has multinational experience working for clients in Europe.
She is currently Digital Producer at a Digital Agency where she works closely with clients and developers. Laura has demonstrated experience in both digital and print publishing, including an insert of the Sunday Telegraph. She works on websites, apps, and VR, and has a passion for inclusivity and sustainability.
Laura is also passionate about theatre and produces and directs shows by emerging writers in London, tackling social issues related to gender, sexuality, racism and crossing cultural divides.
Emma is passionate about holistic student development and deeply understands the academic, social, and emotional demands on students from both professional and personal points of view. As Program Director at CUE, she brings her expertise as an international educator with 17 years of teaching experience in the US, UK, and China, having taught in multiple schools, including Harrow Beijing, Yew Chung International School Shanghai Puxi and Forest School London. Through this, she has gained in-depth institutional insights into areas where students require more transitional support than schools currently provide.
A dual US/UK citizen by birth, Emma has experienced cross-national transitions throughout her life. She grew up in the US and earned her BA in History and Sociology from Williams College, MA, USA, with an exchange program at Oxford University, England. After moving to London and obtaining her teaching qualification from the Institute of Education, she pursued an MA in Education at University College London while teaching in various schools across London. Emma understands that navigating educational journeys across continents demands thoughtful, tailored support, and she draws on her rich personal experiences to inspire and guide the next generation.
At CUE, Emma directs initiatives that enable institutions to better support students through the critical transition periods from high school to university. She facilitates students’ preparation not just for university, but also for life beyond school and being schooled. Over the years, Emma has honed her ability to mentor students from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate the personal and cultural nuances involved in the significant decisions, changes, and challenges they face during relocation and transition.
Öykü is a researcher and e-learning content designer, passionately committed to redefining the future of education through technology. She is driven by a belief in the power of accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive education to uplift people globally. As the Community Engagement Executive, Öykü cultivates strategic partnerships and expand CUE’s outreach in the Netherlands and Europe, aiming to establish meaningful and sustainable connections for co-creating long-lasting impact among learners and local communities.
Öykü holds a Research Master’s degree in Gender Studies from Utrecht University, specializing in feminist and critical race theories, and a BA in English and Comparative Literature with a minor in Archaeology and Art History from Koç University in Istanbul. Through her work, Öykü envisions a world where all learners are empowered to realize their full potentials.
Rosanna brings a unique perspective to her role as a Researcher & Curriculum Developer at CUE, leveraging her background as a Third Culture Individual, educator, and mental health therapist. Born and raised in Canada, and with nearly a decade of experience living and teaching in China, she ensures CUE’s content takes a holistic approach, addressing the cross-cultural, psychological, emotional and social aspects of preparing for overseas study.
With over 10 years of experience in international education, Rosanna has worked with leading institutions such as the University of British Columbia, WildChina Education, and Etonkids Educational Group. As an exceptional student, she was awarded a full-tuition scholarship at the University of British Columbia, where she also published research in Sojourners: UBC’s Undergraduate Journal of Sociology. She is passionate about empowering students to succeed academically and personally, in a global context.
In addition, Rosanna has over 6 years of counselling experience and specializes in working with clients from Ivy League schools, embassies, and publicly listed companies. She is a Canadian Certified Hypnotherapist and Mental Health Consultant for WildChina Education and Beyond Classrooms. She is a member of the International Hypnosis Association and the International Institute for Complementary Therapists. She is also a certified practitioner in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) ®️, a contemporary therapeutic intervention drawing upon powerful solution-focused techniques including Hypnotherapy, NLP, CBT and Psychotherapy to offer fast results. This method was developed by Marisa Peer, one of the top hypnotherapists in the U.K.
Abby is a highly skilled developer who is responsible for leading the development psychological testing at CUE.
Prior to joining the CUE team, Abby worked as a Psychological Evaluation Research and Development Specialist at KnowYourself, one of the largest online psychology-related educational platforms in China. During her two-year tenure there, Abby worked independently to create 19 gamified psychological assessments that have been taken by over 100,000 users.
She is constantly exploring innovative ways to create tools that help people understand themselves better and is dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives. Her work has contributed significantly to the platform’s success and has helped many individuals gain a better understanding of themselves
Abby is currently enrolled at Monash University in Australia, pursuing her second Master’s degree in Counselling. She had previously completed her Bachelor’s degree with second-class honors (A) at Monash University and recently finished her Master’s degree in Psychological Science with a major in Business at James Cook University in Singapore, where she was named to the Dean’s List. She is passionate about psychology and her focus is on helping individuals uncover their true potential in various settings.
Frankie brings more than five years of experience in politics and diverse social organizations within the Government of Amsterdam, serving as a party and policy officer. During this time, they have acquired extensive knowledge and practical expertise in education, the social domain, gender and sexuality, as well as the right to self-determination.
Currently, Frankie channels their passion into their work at STD-Aids Nederland, specifically within the target group team, with a primary focus on sex work. Their enthusiasm for this field fuels their dedication to promoting inclusivity and equity.
Frankie boasts a diverse international academic background, having obtained a Research MA degree in Gender Studies from Utrecht University, a BA degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University College Maastricht, and participating in exchange programs at the University of Toronto and the University of California, Santa Cruz.
We are privileged to have the guidance and expertise of our esteemed advisor as an integral part of our team. We express our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering dedication.
Jolanda’s career as a classical anthropologist initially revolved around immersing herself in diverse cultures around the world. Through these experiences, she discovered the true value of understanding her own cultural perspective.
As she embarked on a new chapter, she joined the esteemed Training Department of the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam. Over the past 15 years, she had collaborations with renowned companies and institutions, including Philips, DSM, Vanderlande, DAMEN, Thales, DAMCO, the municipalities of Utrecht and Amsterdam, the Hangzhou Board of Tourism, TU Delft, University of Amsterdam, Wageningen University, Radboud University Nijmegen, TU Eindhoven and many others.
Driven by her passion for continuous growth, Jolanda’s professional journey has recently taken a new direction, focusing on higher education. Currently, she shines as an International Learning Specialist/Coach at Eindhoven University. She is fully invested in equipping people with invaluable skills and a global mindset to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
We are always seeking passionate, talented people to contribute to growing CUE. If you’re interested in the opportunity to use your unique expertise and skills to make a social impact, contact us with your CV and tell us what you’d be able to bring to our organization!
