About Us
At EdCommGlobal, we have cultivated years of expertise in international education. Through close collaboration with trusted partners worldwide, we have built a comprehensive global network that provides us with unique advantages in program partnerships and student management.
We are committed to providing students with comprehensive, end-to-end support: from initial consultation to personalized academic planning, through to successful completion of their studies. Throughout this journey, we focus not only on students' academic development but also on laying a solid foundation for their future careers and life paths.
We firmly believe that quality education can transform lives. Through deep engagement with families from around the world, we understand each family's expectations and trust placed in education. For this reason, we prioritize building long-term, stable relationships of trust with our partners and student families, working together to safeguard students' growth.
Our Advantages
Rooted in San Diego, the innovation and education hub of America's West Coast, EdCommGlobal leverages our deep understanding of top-tier educational resources across both coasts to help students find their ideal academic environmentāone that perfectly aligns with their personality, academic background, and aspirations.
Through years of dedicated service, our team combines professionalism with genuine care to create our signature 'Three-Pillar Navigation System' centered on precision matching: immediate academic support response, meticulous life care, and clear growth planningāensuring every step of the study abroad journey is both steady and bright.
We are not only students' growth partners and steadfast supporters in the United States, but also their emotional anchor across the Pacific. Through regular communication, campus visits, and transparent feedback mechanisms, we build trust bridges that span oceans, making the study abroad experience not just smooth and secure, but filled with the warmth and brilliance of growth.
EdCommGlobalāwith a clear heart, we illuminate your journey beyond.
Precision School Selection & Admission Placement
Based on students' academic backgrounds, personal characteristics, and development goals, we provide scientific school evaluation and selection recommendations, ensuring every student enters the learning environment most suited to their individual growth.
Localized Academic Support System
American education experts provide continuous academic follow-up, including course planning, homework tutoring, grade monitoring, and learning strategy guidance, ensuring students maintain excellent academic performance.
Comprehensive Life Management & Support
We provide complete housing arrangements and life management services, covering host family screening, accommodation environment optimization, daily life assistance, and emergency incident handling, helping students adapt comfortably to life abroad.
Growth Planning & Family-School Bridge
We establish transparent family-school communication mechanisms, regularly reporting student performance and growth progress to parents while focusing on student mental health, providing timely emotional support and psychological counseling.
Complete University Application Planning
Starting from high school, we systematically plan the university application pathway, including school selection strategies, essay guidance, activity planning, and interview preparation, building a solid bridge for students to reach their ideal universities.
Our Faculty Team
Experienced educators and counselors dedicated to your success
Sherry Yang
International Program Director
Drawing on over 20 years of brand strategy and communications experience at global organizations such as News Corporation, Nike, and BPāalong with my unique perspective as both a board member of leading private schools and a parentāI am dedicated to providing international families with personalized, cross-cultural, and long-term educational guidance.
Professional Crossover and Cultural Insight
Over the past two decades, I have worked in brand strategy and communications at organizations including News Corporation, the British Consulate General in Shanghai, Nike, and BP. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of how to build trust and convey value across different cultural contexts. After relocating to the United States with my family in 2018, I chose to invest this accumulated expertise in international educationābecause I am personally experiencing the process of adapting to a new environment and deeply understand the mix of anticipation and anxiety that every international student feels.
Education Administrator and Board Perspective
Over the years, we have established deep partnerships with numerous schools from California to the East Coast. Particularly after serving as a board member at a top local private school, I began to understand education from another perspectiveānot just seeing the learning that happens in classrooms, but also how schools thoughtfully shape each child's growth environment. This dual perspective has given me a more comprehensive understanding of American education and enables me to better bridge schools and families when supporting international students.
Parent Identity and Long-term Planning
I am also a parent of a high school student, having personally experienced my child's growth and the American school application process. This has made me deeply appreciate that behind every student is a family's dedication and expectations. Precisely because I hold the multiple identities of education administrator, school board member, and parent, I can not only provide students with academic and life support at school, but am also willing to plan suitable growth paths for them from a long-term perspective. What we do is not just help students apply to schools, but hope to work with families and partners to accompany them on this journey and lay the foundation for their future development.
Charmmy
Education Consultant
With a personal journey that spans from community college to Harvard University, I bring a deep, lived understanding of cross-cultural learning and personal transformation. I am dedicated to helping nontraditional students build confidence, unlock potential, and discover pathways that align with their individuality and aspirations.
A Unique Journey and Deep Empathy
My path in education was far from linearāI left high school early and began at a U.S. community college, navigating challenges in language, academics, and cultural adaptation. From being āthe underestimated oneā to earning a place at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and now pursuing a Masterās in Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Iāve experienced the full spectrum of self-doubt and growth. I am not only a guide, but someone who has truly been there.
Academic Vision and Educational Innovation
At Harvard, my focus in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship (ELOE) equips me with a systems-level understanding of how educational ecosystems can better serve students from diverse backgrounds. This enables me to go beyond admissions adviceāoffering evidence-based, practice-driven guidance on curriculum design, learning motivation, and personal development.
A Mentor and Empowering Companion
I believe education is not just about getting into a school, but growing within it. My role goes beyond consulting; I aim to be a genuine companion and enabler on each studentās journey. My mission is to help those who, like my younger self, are facing uncertainty and transitionāguiding them to find their own rhythm, build a sense of belonging across cultures, and move toward a future that truly fits who they are.
Meet the Admission Leaders
Dr. David Weiner
Director of Admission & Enrollment
Pacific Ridge School
Dr. David Weiner is a seasoned educational leader with over 15 years of experience in top American independent schools. Holding doctoral credentials from the University of Pennsylvania, he has served in key roles spanning academic leadership, college counseling, and enrollment strategy. A dedicated advocate for global education, Dr. Weiner emphasizes: "Creating inclusive environments where international students don't just adapt, but truly belong and thrive, remains central to our educational mission."
Experience: 15+ years in educational leadership, University of Pennsylvania doctoral credentials
Keri Worth
Associate Director of Admission
La Jolla Country Day School
With over two decades of dedicated service at La Jolla Country Day School, Keri Worth brings profound expertise in selective independent school admissions. Currently serving as Associate Director of Admission, she oversees the entire Upper School enrollment process. Since joining LJCDS in 2002 as an Assistant Director, she has developed deep insight into creating diverse, inclusive learning communities. Worth believes: "Exceptional education transcends classroom boundaries. We are committed to building an environment where students from all cultural backgrounds can find genuine belonging while discovering and developing their unique potential."
Experience: 20+ years at La Jolla Country Day School, since 2002
Jill Duoto
Founder and Director
High Bluff Academy
Jill Duoto is an accomplished educator with three decades of experience in academic leadership. As the founder and director of High Bluff Academy, she has served in multiple roles including principal, teacher, curriculum director, and college counselor. Her international teaching career includes positions at Francis Parker High School, Singapore American School, and international institutions across Brazil, Colombia, and Japan. Jill is a lifelong advocate for global education, she believes: "True education must transcend geographical and cultural boundaries, empowering students to find their place in an interconnected world and grow into compassionate, adaptable global citizens."
Experience: 30 years in education, international teaching experience across multiple countries
Matti Donkor
Director of Admission
Phillips Exeter Academy
Matti Donkor is the Director of Admission at Phillips Exeter Academy. A dedicated educational professional, she previously served as the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at The Frederick Gunn School. Donkor is a firm believer in the transformative power of a boarding school education, stating: "I am confident that I can use my skills and passion to help you discover the magic of what a boarding school can do to change your life".