Our Team
Our Consultant Team comprises of a world-class team of experienced Oxbridge-graduate advisors and PhD-qualified consultants, who are able to offer first-hand expertise to help our students secure admissions to UK's top ranked universities.
With all being industry experts themselves, our consultants are also able to provide students with insightful industry knowledge and specialist career support. Our core team comprises of a dedicated group of highly-qualified consultants who are expert in knowledge of the challenging university admissions processes.
Dr Lydia Lee PhD (Cantab) MSci (Hons) MA MRSC
CEO and Founder
Dr Lee holds a PhD in Chemistry from Jesus College Cambridge, where she also attained an MSci degree in Natural Sciences (Chemistry). She attained first class honours in all four years of studies including being ranked top of the year in her final year. Dr Lee is currently a representative of the Careers Service at the University of London while completing her global MBA degree. Dr Lee is currently a careers mentor of Jesus College Cambridge, and a Broadening Horizon Careers Mentor for ethnic minority scientists for the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Dr Lee is a multiple award holder and a published scientist with extensive experience in drug discovery research and biotechnology ventures, and a specialty in medicinal chemistry and structure-based drug design. Dr Lee is experienced in university teaching and has led supervisions and group teaching sessions during her time at Cambridge. She has supported many students, both local and international, in their university applications to world's top universities and early-career development.
Mr John Au MBA LLM MSci (Hons) MA BA ACCA (Affiliate) CMI
Director of Product
John studied Natural Sciences (Chemistry) and graduated from King’s College, University of Cambridge in 2005. He has subsequently held product leadership roles in technology companies specialising in AI and Blockchain product development.
John currently serves as a project director with a specialization in corporate finance transactions and strategic partnerships, leveraging his expertise in 10X corporate strategy. Outside his profession, John has been coaching university applications and early-career development within his own network, resulting in a number of successful admissions to top-choice institutes.
Dr Winnie Pui PhD (Cantab) MPhil MEd
Director of Education and Senior Board Advisor
Dr Pui is a highly qualified education professional with Master's and Doctoral degrees from the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on students' self-regulation abilities and qualitative research in education. Currently, she serves as an undergraduate supervisor at the University of Cambridge and holds visiting professorship positions at the City University of Macau and the University of Saint Joseph.
Dr Pui has over 15 years of teaching experience in diverse educational settings, from early childhood to tertiary education. She has provided academic and personal development support to over 100 international students in the United Kingdom. Dr Pui also founded Building Joy which utilizes LEGO to enhance children's self-regulation skills and literacy and numeracy learning.
Dr Danny Ho PhD (Cantab) MChem CChem
Board Advisor
Dr Ho completed a PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Cambridge working on developing new synthetic methodology and subsequent application in the synthesis of drug analogues. He supervises first to fourth-year undergraduates in organic chemistry courses.
Dr Ho developed his career in the pharmaceutical industry with Pfizer as a medicinal chemist and is currently an industry expert in occupational competence assessment and training in the scientific sector.
Dr Man Yi Ho PhD (Cantab) MEng (Hons) BA LRSM MRSC MIET
Board Advisor
Dr Ho attained her first degree with first class honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Cambridge, graduating with an MEng in 2006. She subsequently pursued a PhD in Cambridge in Biosensing which focused on the development of label-free electrochemical detection of biomolecular interactions using redox-active self-assembled monolayer, and the theoretical modelling of the electrochemical biosensor.
Dr Ho is currently a project coordinator at Schlumberger Cambridge Research where she continues to have a close collaboration with Cambridge University. She has been lecturing master engineering students and supervising PhD projects in the engineering and chemistry department.
Dr Elizabeth Evenden-Kenyon BA (Hons), MA, PhD, MCMI ChMC
Senior Education Consultant & Honorary Advisor
Dr Evenden-Kenyon is currently lecturing Medieval Architecture at the University of Oxford, She has been the fellows of University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and Harvard University in various subjects, and has over 20 years' experience in representing the universities at admissions and interviewing. Outside of the universities, Dr Evenden-Kenyon has supported numerous clients preparing for Oxbridge and Ivy League applications and interviews, both in the Humanities and Sciences subjects.
Dr Evenden-Kenyon is currently a senior consultant in forensic linguistic and behavioural analysis at AtkinsRéalis, a Canadian-British multinational engineering firm, and a specialist in public policy writing for the government of the United Kingdom.
Our Consultancy Expertise
Our consultancy expertise goes far beyond university admissions.
At Oxbridge Gateway, we take pride in our ensemble of exceptional Oxbridge alumni, subject experts with PhD qualifications, and seasoned academic educators. Each member of our consulting team possesses extensive experience in guiding students to cultivate a robust academic profile, laying the groundwork for a prosperous university journey and career ahead.
Our expertise extends into practical industry exposure, equipping students for the challenging shift to post-university life and career progression in their specialised domains. Leveraging our valuable industry insights and dedicated career guidance, we aim to guide our students in charting a distinctive educational pathway that aligns with their aspirations and commitment.
Economics
We have a highly experienced Economics team with in-depth knowledge in undergraduate admissions for Oxford (PPE or Economics & Management) and Cambridge (Economics) and other top UK institutions such as LSE.
Our Economics consultants are deeply knowledgeable in the Oxbridge selection processes and themselves have been former interviewers for Oxford or Cambridge undergraduate admissions. Having worked with over 70 prospective Economics applicants, from pre-GCSE’s levels through to pre-university grades,
Amongst our consultants are MBA graduates, multi-academic award and scholarship holders and senior management representatives across multiple sectors from energy consultancy to investment banking, offering top-level industry advice to students in their education and career planning.
Oxbridge Gateway utilises its leading experience in mentoring and admissions to assign our student a consultant with a best-matching profile, who will guide the student through a uniquely tailored programme to help develop strong intellectual foundation and awareness for the subject.
Join Our Team
OXBRIDGE GATEWAY is an industry-leading education consultancy with its success built on our people. All our consultants are Oxbridge-graduated professionals and university educators with high academic credentials and a demonstrable passion for education.
Our company is experiencing rapid growth and to support this expansion we are searching for enthusiastic Oxbridge graduates and academic educators who have a deep passion for mentoring, exceptional communication skills and a strong sense of accountability. The successful candidate will join our integrated team as an education and careers consultant to coach and support individuals on a one-to-one basis within your subject area. Interested individuals can submit send their CVs and cover letters to hr@oxbridgegateway.com.
Latest opportunities with us
We are currently looking for competent, enthusiastic university education or Oxbridge-graduate consultants for the following subjects:
Archaeology
Architecture
Veterinary Science
Computer Science
Medicine (Oxford)
Contemporary Music
Biological Sciences
PPE
Economics
We are looking for professionals with a passion in education and genuinely strong work ethics. They will be self-motivated individuals with excellent communication skills, patience and enthusiasm. The job holders will be highly organised, with an excelling ability to manage customer expectation and respect deadlines. We look for success-driven individuals who constantly strives for excellence in every detail.
Send us your CV and covering letter to hr@oxbridgegateway.com