Pamela Bates

Pamela serves on Shorelight’s leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Pamela is responsible for managing and delivering on all operations across the organization.

As a former senior managing director at Kaplan International, she is well versed in leading operations for higher education programs and English language schools. During her tenure at Kaplan, she managed a staff of more than 100 and oversaw operations for U.S.-based pathway programs.

Prior to joining Shorelight, Pamela oversaw U.S. operations for EC English Language Centers. Starting her career in international education at a young age, Pamela served as an intern for global women’s issues at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

Pamela received a bachelor’s degree in international relations and political science from Wheaton College, where she continues to volunteer and serves as class president.