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Joanne Gao, Regional Manager for Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Myanmar at Crimson Education, is a trailblazer in the education sector. At just 35, she has already made a profound impact by guiding thousands of students to realise their academic dreams and leading a high-performing team of 20 in Singapore while contributing to a global network of over 800 staff and 2,000 tutors. “I wanted a more interactive role that allowed me to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives,” she says. After two years in the corporate world, Joanne took a bold leap into education—a decision that reshaped her career and ignited her passion for empowering others. Nine Years in Education: A Journey of Impact Joanne’s introduction to education was as a Student Enrolment Advisor for UK universities and boarding schools, where she quickly gained recognition as a ‘Best Student Enrolment Advisor’ globally for her ability to guide students through the competitive admissions process. Seeking greater personal interaction and to expand her knowledge in the education industry, she joined Crimson Education as an Academic Advisor and quickly rose to become Country Manager for Singapore, eventually overseeing operations across four countries. Through her leadership, Joanne has helped over 1,000 families across Asia navigate the complex admissions process for top universities like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, and Cambridge. She describes some of her most rewarding moments as the heartfelt calls from students sharing news of their acceptance—a testament to the life-changing impact of her work. Not only that, Joanne has been instrumental in scaling the Singapore team across key divisions—marketing, sales, and strategy—growing its headcount from 5 to 20, nearly quadrupling the team size. Under her leadership, the team expanded its capacity to support more students—guiding approximately 200 students from Singapore in the 2023/2024 admissions cycle alone. She has also driven the […]