In this group led by the IB’s Global Recognition Team, university and career counsellors (UCCs) bring their experience to inform IB resource development.
Established in 2024, the University and Career Counsellor Advisory Group (UCCAG) unites diverse voices from the UCC community to represent UCCs’ interests. The group collaborates with IB staff on projects and helps develop resources for counsellors.
Group members
Natalia Becerra Rodríguez
Guidance Counsellor at IB continuum school Colegio Anglo Colombiano (Colombia)
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Safa Chaalal
Career Guidance Counsellor and Senior Career Network Lead at PYP, DP and CP school Bateen World Academy (United Arab Emirates)
Patience Fanella-Koch
Director of University Advising at DP school Aiglon College (Switzerland)
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Helen Forey
Head of University and Career Counselling at DP school St Clare’s, Oxford (United Kingdom)
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Pam Joos
Co-Director of University Counseling at PYP and DP school Washington International School (United States)
A F Kulas
Assistant Principal at Peace and Coalition High School (United States)
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Joumana Ordelheide
University Counselor at DP school American School of Paris (France)
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Danika Pierce
University Counsellor at DP school St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd (Singapore)
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Angie Shalaby
Head of Guidance and Student Services at DP school El Alsson British and American School – New Giza (Egypt)
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Dr Sonia Soni
Head – Career Guidance Counselor & Psychology Faculty – International Curriculum at DP school Aditya Birla World Academy (India)
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Navti Emmanuel Vernyuy
University and Career Counsellor at DP school Enko La Gaieté International School (Cameroon)
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Dr Shellida F D C Viegas
Brazilian University Counselor and Teacher at DP school St Paul’s School (Brazil)
Connect with Shellida on LinkedIn
Join the UCCAG
We welcome members to join the UCCAG through an open call for participants. Selection is based on a balanced mix of years of experience, knowledge of different IB programmes and geographic location. Members serve a three-year term.
If you're interested in joining, please make sure you hold the University and Career Counsellor role on My IB. This way, you will be included in communications that share when there are calls for applications. Don't miss the opportunity to contribute your expertise to the IB community!
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