About Us
Stage-Australia was founded in February 2010 with the goal of offering quality internships in Australia to International students. Since then, it has grown to become a well-rounded company that serves students in every single aspect of fulfilling their dream to go to Australia. Stage-Australia is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and has staff with a variety of cultural backgrounds, including American. In addition, some of our colleagues work mostly from America. One thing all the employees have in common is having had their own, personal experience of living in Australia for an extended period of time. An international experience begins with an international team!
Andries Bonneur
Founder
Andries is the founder and owner of Stage-Global, living in New York City. After a year spent in the US during his International Business studies at HAN in Arnhem, he became inspired to help students and young professionals realize their dream experiences abroad. That’s why he established Stage-Global in 2010, which has since flourished into a company operating in both New York City and Amsterdam. Beyond his enormous passion for his work, Andries enjoys windsurfing, running, and swimming. He nurtures his creative side by playing the piano, while maintaining a huge interest in American history.
Ksenia van Ness
Program Coordinator
Ksenia is a Program Coordinator at Stage-Global, and works from our New York City office. She had a nomadic childhood spanning between Miami, New York, and Moscow, sparking her interest in all things international. Ksenia obtained her bachelor’s degree in Political Philosophy, Religion and International Relations at Hunter College, City University of New York. Afterwards, she coordinated travel experiences for guests in Montenegro and obtained the Cambridge CELTA, allowing her to teach English to speakers of other languages. She has helped thousands of students gain admission to top universities around the world. Ksenia is passionate about using her language skills and mentoring experience to guide ambitious people in achieving their dreams abroad.
Lauren Stepanov
Program Coordinator
Lauren is a Program Coordinator at Stage-Global. Lauren is from Central New Jersey, USA where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Kean University. She started off her career doing social media marketing for a pet health care company then moved on to doing direct mail for a magazine publishing company. She enjoys assisting students in achieving their dream careers while building relationships that continue after the internship is over. Lauren has been working in the exchange industry for the last 10 years as her side job before she decided to make it her full time role! Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and her small children. She is passionate about reading, food, shopping, travel (cruises) and music!
Melissa Denayere
Program Coordinator
Melissa is a dedicated Program Coordinator at Stage-Global, based in New York City. Her passion for education and helping others was sparked during her volunteer work at a school for disabled children in Sri Lanka, which inspired her to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Pedagogical Sciences and a Master’s in Education and Innovation. Having participated as a J1 intern herself, Melissa brings valuable firsthand experience and insight into the exchange program, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience for participants. When she's not working, Melissa enjoys running, practicing Pilates, reading, and exploring a variety of restaurants around the city.
Jonas Linke
Program Coordinator
Jonas is program coordinator at Stage-Global. Jonas grew up in Siegen, close to Cologne, Germany and obtained a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Osnabrueck. Very early on Jonas developed a passion for meeting people of other cultures and speaking foreign languages. This is best illustrated by his social voluntary service in Mexico back in 2009 and his internship in New York City in 2016. He returned various times to Mexico and the US to keep in touch with his international friends and to explore new spots of these wonderful countries.
Tara Blee
Program Support & Marketing Coordinator
Tara is Program Support & Marketing Coordinator at Stage Global, based in New York City. Tara grew up in Ireland, and studied Marketing at Ulster University in Belfast. Her passion for travel allowed her to develop an interest in international marketing, and she has gained experience working across many different industries. Tara enjoys trying new matcha spots in the city, fashion and listening to Taylor Swift!
Office USA:
228 East 45th Street, Suite 9E
New York City, NY 10017
USA
Tel: +1 646 693 7126
Email: info@stage-global.com
Office The Netherlands:
Keizersgracht 62
1015 CS Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 20 68 23 026
