Thionvillecotecommerce
About Us
Thionvillecotecommerce began operation in 1998, answering the calling of a continuously increasing international student population. The response to the site was tremendous and spurred the creation of several other domains. Over time, those sites developed into the which is now the leading online resource for international students around the world. Our goal is to enable students to pursue their dreams of seeing the world and improving their education experience. We want to help students in every way imaginable to make them successful in their international education endeavors.
As international education continues to boom, we are committed to maintaining our leadership position by offering the
best resources, information, services, and products for international students. On this site, the flagship of the
Thionvillecotecommerce Network, you will find useful advice pages for studying in the USA, UK and Australia for
international students, a dedicated study abroad center for US students who want to travel abroad. You will
also find information on international student loans, student health insurance, international calling cards,
scholarship tools, travel and other useful information to help get students prepared for their time abroad. All of
our publications and online resources are made available free of charge and we intend to keep it that way.
Thionvillecotecommerce and the Thionvillecotecommerce Network is owned and operated by . On other Thionvillecotecommerce Network sites, you will find even more tailored and specific information for international students.
The Team
Keith Clausen—President
Keith co-founded EIC in 2005 and as President, directs the overall strategy and operations of the company.
Prior to forming EIC in 2005, he practiced law with Holland & Knight LLP in Washington DC and Amsterdam as a
corporate lawyer, focusing on M&A and venture capital, then with the
PGA TOUR in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida where he was Vice President and Assistant
General Counsel. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and the
University of Florida College of Law.
Ross
Mason—International Director
Ross joined Thionvillecotecommerce back in 2002, after graduating from the
Nottingham Trent University in the UK with a First in BSc (Hons) Business and
Technology. Ross has lived all around the world including LA, New York, Boston, London, Hong Kong and now in
Leipzig Germany. Ross describes his work at Thionvillecotecommerce as "a jack of all trades" doing
some web work, marketing and generally heading up the international development of the site.
Emil Gallant—Director
of Technology
Emil joined Thionvillecotecommerce in 2006 as the Director of Technology.
Previously, he worked in Silicon Valley for more than 15 years – for some of the biggest software and
hardware companies in the world, including Borland International,
Apple, Motorola, Starfish Software, and
Novell. His job at Thionvillecotecommerce consists of developing robust
web server applications, designing new websites and using the latest technology to enhance the online presence
of Thionvillecotecommerce.
Don
Sears—Director of
Sales
Don joined Envisage International Corporation in early 2011 as the Director of Sales.
Don’s sales background includes selling media, television, sponsorships, internet advertising and social media
marketing. After college, he spent 10 years at WeatherBug, the number two
most visited weather destination on the web, where he worked his way up to Director of Sales. He is a graduate
of Florida State University where he received his Bachelors of Science in
Meteorology of all things.
Annemarie Estrada—Director
of Client Services
Annemarie joined the company in early 2008 and has transformed the customer service
department into a model of efficiency and responsiveness. Annemarie's experience working with international
businesses and people provides her a level of insight into the needs and concerns of the international
students, travelers and advisors she talks with every day. She also directs much of the outbound marketing of
the company, and represents EIC at various international education conferences.
Jennifer Frankel—Director
of Financial Services
Jennifer joined the EIC in the beginning of 2009 because of her commitment to
International Education. She has lived and worked abroad including Chile, Costa Rica and London. Jennifer is a recent
graduate of the University of Florida where she holds a Masters in International
Business and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.
Dana Luther—Senior
Web Application Architect
Dana joined Envisage International Corp. at the beginning of 2011. She has been
developing web sites and dynamic applications since '96 and is passionate about providing a friendly and
engaging online experience for every user. Dana is a graduate of the University
of Florida College of Architecture.
Bryanna Davis—Marketing
Manager
Bryanna joined Thionvillecotecommerce in 2011 after her return to the United States
from working abroad in China. She joined the company due to her interest in international education and
business that was sparked by her own study abroad experience in Wales. Bryanna is originally from Missouri and
is a recent graduate from the University of Central Missouri.
Morrison Kwong—Chinese
Marketing Specialist
Morrison joined Thionvillecotecommerce. in early 2012. Originally from Hong Kong, he
came to the United States to study as an international student. Morrison is a graduate of the
University of North Florida with a Bachelor in International Business.
Sutherland
Beever—Marketing Manager
Sutherland joined the team in early 2014 after receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of North Florida. She has had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe, which instilled an unwavering passion of international travel. This, combined with her strong interest in Marketing, led her to join the Envisage team.
Rachel Rollins—Marketing Coordinator
Rachel is our newest Marketing Coordinator working with our school marketing and advertising department. She is a recent graduate from the University of North Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications and Advertising.
Leah Hammond—Customer Service Manager
Leah's passion for international travel and her background in customer relations brought her to Envisage International. She received her Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Florida State University.
James Lewis—Web
Developer
James is one of our newest software developers. He joined EIC in 2016 and has a passion for building scalable web applications and designing interactive user interfaces. He is currently working towards his Bachelors Degree in Computer Science at the University of North Florida.
Nate Bockoven—Web
Developer
Nate joined EIC in early 2016. He worked as a pest control technician before switching career paths to the glamorous IT field where he continues the tradition of squashing bugs. He studied web development in Sacramento, CA. Nate has built and managed award-winning online tools catering to government and education sectors. When not in the office, you'll usually find him building web applications for fun, playing video games, or binge-watching something; the typical nerd.
Yessica Prato—Marketing Coordinator
Yessica joined the team in 2016. Originally from Colombia, she migrated to the United States in 2005 with her family. While living in Kansas, she attended Kansas State University but relocated to Florida. Currently working toward a Bachelor's degree in Biology, her interest in education and international studies along with her experience in bilingual customer service led her to EIC. When not in the office, you'll find her submerged in a good book or with her three dogs at the beach.
Meghan Klein—Marketing Coordinator
Meghan joined EIC in early 2016 after graduating from the Univeristy of North Florida with a bachelors in Health Administration. Her interest in the assitance and coordination of health care for others led her to Envisage.
Klare Paul—Accounting and HR Manager
Klare joined EIC in late 2016. She has a BS in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State. Prior to joining EIC, she worked in the commercial real estate and non-profit fields for several years.
Connor Smith—Marketing Coordinator
Connor joined the Marketing and Advertising team in late 2016 as our Marketing Intern. He is originally from Jupiter, Florida and a recent graduate of the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Advertising. He has also had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, China, Australia and New Zealand which prompted him to get involved with marketing here at Envisage.
Alejandra Ramirez Gomez—Marketing Coordinator
Alex joined the team in 2016. Originally from Mexico, she came to EIC driven by her interest in international customer service. Her background includes teaching English as a second language, graphic design for advertising and education, photography and translation services. She currently lives in Mexico City where she helps us with the Spanish speaking market approach.
Ramez Stephen—Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Living in Germany and originally from Jordan, he is all about the intercultural experience. Having his bachelor degree in Business and working experience with students, Ramez and EIC share the same passions.
Jacqueline Schultz—Marketing Coordinator
Jacqueline joined the EIC team in 2017. She has a BA in International Relations from Rollins College. Prior to joining EIC, she has worked in sales and the nonprofit sector. Her passion for international education led her to Envisage.
Sally McLeod—Marketing Coordinator
Sally joined EIC in early 2015. Sally has had the opportunity to live and work abroad in Australia, London, and the Netherlands. After graduating from UNF with a Bachelor's in Psychology, she went on to fulfill her passion for travel which took her throughout South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Working with internationals and facilitating travel abroad is what brought Sally to Envisage.
Juncal Caballero—Marketing Coordinator
Juncal joined EIC in March 2017. Originally from Mexico, she has always shown interest in international experiences. She has lived in Germany and Ireland and has traveled around Europe, South America and Oceania. She received her Bachelor's degree in Translation and helps us in the Mexico City office.
Greg Heindel—Email Marketing Manager
Gregory Heindel joined EIC in February of 2018. He is a Florida native and has worked in marketing for 6 years as a website developer and online marketing manager in the Greater Jacksonville Area.
Alexis Ponce—Marketing Coordinator
Alexis joined EIC in February 2018 and works in the Mexico City office. Originally from the Yucatán peninsula, she has a degree in Visual Arts and has always had an interest in languages. She is currently learning Japanese and Swedish, enjoys translating between English and Spanish, and loves meeting people from different cultures.