PEPA - Professional Education Programs Abroad (PEPA)

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Professional Education Programs Abroad facilitates quality, diverse and affordable customised education programs to the Pacific region. We offer a holistic approach to our program development by providing comprehensive study tour packages that bring together the key elements essential for a successful and engaging program.

WHO WE ARE

PEPA is an Australian owned Education Business with over 50+ years of combined international education experience. We are passionate about offering an all-encompassing, professional short term experience to international students and faculty. We take care of the logistical challenges of organising complex itineraries to better enable educational institutions and staff to fully focus on their areas of expertise.

OUR TEAM

Amy Parker

Founder & Director

Amy has worked in the International Education field for 30+ years in both the government and private sectors. She has extensive experience within the Education industry in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and throughout the Asia Pacific Region. Amy founded PEPA Pacific with the passion and vision of creating affordable, customisable short course programs so that all students would have an opportunity to add an international experience to their resume.

Karen McMurray

Legal, Compliance & Risk Manager

Karen has 30+ years of experience within the International Education sector in Australia. Karen specialises in quality assurance, compliance, risk management and health and safety support services. Her vast knowledge and experience in this area means that PEPA Pacific can offer all students and faculty a program that is all encompassing. Karen is excited to help our University partners to create a program that is aligned with PEPA Pacific’s academic and compliance standards.

Steve Luther

Partnership Development Manager

Steve is highly regarded in the U.S Education environment with over 30+ years of experience. He is a successful international educator who has recruited North American students for all types of study abroad experiences around the world. He has worked for two different well-respected program providers in the U.S. and the UK and helped thousands of students to have international study and internship experiences in Australia & New Zealand. Steve is excited to set up meaningful, academic programs for U.S Universities through PEPA Pacific.

Jorge Baron

Marketing & Creative Manager

Jorge brings 20+ years of diverse International Education and Marketing experience within Australia, USA, Colombia and South Africa. His deep knowledge of education and marketing is backed by hands on experience managing programs, developing creative content, supporting student journeys and leading cross-cultural management initiatives. Jorge is passionate about creating an exceptional international experience for students and faculty joining a PEPA Pacific program.

Carla Pomaro

Student Experience Manager

Carla has 15+ years of experience within the International Education sector in Australia. Carla is known for her kind and caring nature, her high level of customer service and her ability to organise meaningful orientation programs for students from diverse cultures. Carla understands what it is like to be an international student in a new country and all the challenges that goes along with this. Carla can’t wait to meet and help support the students and faculty joining a PEPA Pacific program downunder!

WHY PEPA?

Professional Education Programs Abroad (PEPA) enjoys working with university groups and faculty leaders to create engaging short-course programs. As a dedicated Education & Tourism company, PEPA can offer an all-encompassing program that includes Education, Airfares, Accommodation and Tourism activities throughout the Pacific region.

We pride ourselves on offering affordable programs to suit any budget so that all students have the opportunity to study, intern or travel abroad. Our faculty led programs and customised short courses cater to individual educational institutions, with each program being tailored to your specific needs. We can help you design and develop an engaging program that not only meets a high academic standard, but also provides your participants with an opportunity to experience the best of the Pacific Region’s rich and diverse culture. Our Internship programs are available from 8 weeks to 6 months and include paid placements for Hospitality Students and partially paid placements for Event Management & Marketing students.

PEPA is currently offering the following programs in Australia:

Cultural Immersion Programs to the Australian Outback and the Great Barrier Reef
Faculty Led & Customised short course programs
Paid Internships
Study Abroad Semester Programs
Summer programs

PEPA is currently offering the following programs in New Zealand:

Cultural Immersion Program to Rotorua
Faculty Led & Customised short course programs
Summer programs
Study abroad Semester Programs

Please download our brochures below for more information on individual programs.

PEPA offers the following inclusions for all our programs:

Support staff (Australia and New Zealand) available 24/7
Program Development as part of academic framework
Pre-Departure and/or Arrival Orientations

Public liability insurance coverage
Exciting locations such at Australia, New Zealand and throughout the Pacific
We can secure all classrooms, lecturers, site visits, accommodation, airfares, tours, meals and much more as part of your program itinerary

TESTIMONIALS

Professional Education Programs Abroad (PEPA) prides ourselves on providing the best possible customer service to University Faculty and Staff. PEPA understands the complex nature of organising short term programs to another country and supports each individual programs needs from development to completion. We value our strong faculty relationships and always try to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Frederick DeMicco - Aramark Chair Emeritus | Professional Education Programs Abroad

Frederick DeMicco, Ph.D., RDN, Professor

School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Northern Arizona University

“I have worked with Amy Parker for over a decade now on our study abroad trips to Sydney and the surrounding areas of Australia.

Our trips have always been well arranged, carried out and the student tours and transportation have all gone as planned. Our students have really enjoyed the trips that I have planned together with Amy. We have had very good success over our many years working together.”

Sherri Henry

Associate Director

Broad College of Business, Michigan State University

I met Amy in 2006 and have worked with her ever since. Amy Parker is truly a valued partner in the planning and implementation of Education Abroad experiences.

Amy is a woman of integrity who goes out of her way to deliver high quality service. Amy is an experienced world traveller and is knowledgeable about education abroad from searching for the right experience to unpacking and understanding the experience after students return home.

Amy goes the extra mile to serve. She assists students in numerous academic and personal situations, she is service-oriented, knowledgeable, friendly and kind. I recommend Amy Parker’s services to any student, parent, college or university looking for reliable education abroad services.

Brian Miller

Associate Professor and Study Abroad Faculty Director Department of Hospitality and Sport Business Management

Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware

As the leader of many Study abroad programs, I have had the privilege of taking numerous students to many of the destinations down under that PEPA offers during the month of January. This is all thanks to the outstanding partnership we have formed with Amy and the team at PEPA. I have brought students from the USA for over 10 programs and from the moment we began collaborating, their commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences has consistently exceeded our expectations.

I am confident that any student, institution, or organization partnering with PEPA for an educational study abroad program in Australia, New Zealand, or the Pacific Rim will be in capable hands. Their commitment to excellence, cultural sensitivity, and educational innovation makes them an invaluable resource in the field of international education.