Colin Irose

Colin Irose has extensive work experience in various industries. Colin currently serves as the Managing Director of University Partnerships at Element451, where they focus on empowering admissions and enrollment teams through automation and analytics. Previously, they worked as the Director of Educational Partnerships at Creativestar Solutions, Inc., where they introduced systems to reduce the transmission of communicable illnesses in public areas. Colin also held the position of Vice President of Partnerships at Motivis Learning, where they contributed to the development of a single-platform education experience. Before that, they served as the Vice President of University Partnerships at Seelio, where they helped students build their online brand through an online portfolio platform. Additionally, Colin worked as the Assistant Vice President of Global Initiatives at Hotcourses Ltd, where they oversaw international higher education search engine operations. Colin has also held several roles at Eduventures, including Senior Membership Director and Membership Director, where they achieved impressive sales rankings and generated substantial revenue. Colin began their career as a Senior Child Behavior Specialist at The Home for Little Wanders and later worked as a Day Program Milieu Supervisor at The Walker Home and School. Colin also founded and managed BackAxe, a start-up company in the music industry that provided unique instrument-carrying accessories. During their time at BackAxe, they successfully established a client base, managed a network of vendors, and led sales and marketing efforts.

Colin Irose obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from the University of New England, completing their studies from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, they received certification in "Having Difficult Conversations" from LinkedIn in May 2023.