About Us
International Student Success at Scale
Founded in 2013, Shorelight works with universities across the US to create innovative programs that deliver comprehensive educational services to international students. Our platform connects international students, universities, and service providers to drive student enrollment and performance at scale. We do this so that a more globally diverse population can lead and prosper for generations to come. Together, we help educate the world.
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Students
We support students throughout their entire educational journey to help them succeed and become exceptional leaders in a globally connected world.
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Universities
We collaborate with universities to design and implement programs that lead to successful outcomes for all international students, from graduation to career.
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Outcomes
We invest in opportunities that ensure the US remains open and welcoming to international students. Our mission and success is rooted in positive student outcomes.
Who We Are
Innovative thinkers. Genuine collaborators. Resourceful problem- solvers. Passionate change-makers. Industry all-stars. An inclusive, mission-driven team drawn together to transform the face of international higher education.
We are student-focused
Everything we do aligns to their journey and their success.
We embrace challenges
We are entrepreneurs and innovators, powered by the will to excel.
We are true partners
We are transparent and committed to meaningful collaboration.
We deliver
We are outcomes-oriented and fulfill our promises to all our stakeholders.
We have fun
We genuinely enjoy each other and foster an environment of inclusion.
How it works
See how Shorelight’s innovative programs, products, and services help students and partners succeed
Our Values
Since its founding in 2013, Shorelight has sought to educate the world through making a US university degree attainable for all who seek to study abroad. With a portfolio of more than 100 universities and a global workforce serving international students from over 180 countries, Shorelight is committed to ensuring every stakeholder feels welcome, respected, and valued.
Leadership
Tom Dretler
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder
Basil Cleveland
Executive Vice President and Co-founder
Pamela Bates
Chief Operating Officer
Logan Powell
Chief Financial Officer
Johan De Muinck Keizer
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Kim Maloney
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Brian Meagher
Senior Vice President, Recruitment
Bill Colvin
Senior Vice President, Global Solutions
Board of Directors
Chris Hoehn-Saric, Sr.
Chairman
Co-founder, Sterling Partners
Andrew Cohen
Board Member
Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of Cohen Private Ventures, LLC
William Hansen
Board Member
Chief Executive Officer and President, USA Funds
Nancy Hung
Board Member
Head of Private Equity and Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Cohen Private Ventures
Jeffery Keith
Board Member
Senior Operating Partner, Sterling Partners
John D. Kelly
Board Member
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Huron Consulting Group
James Roth
Board Member
Chief Executive Officer, Huron Consulting Group
Shoshana Vernick
Board Member
Managing Director at Avathon Capital