Joshua D. J.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer @American Study Abroad Program, Llc
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WORK HISTORY
Founder & Chief Executive Officer @American Study Abroad Program, Llc
Founder and CEO of American Study Abroad Program (ASAP), a cross-border education and consulting enterprise enabling U.S. students—particularly military veterans and non-traditional learners—to access accredited overseas degree programs using FAFSA and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.I lead corporate strategy, operations, partnerships, and market expansion, with full accountability for growth, service delivery, and long-term sustainability. The business operates across international education, government funding programs, and global mobility, requiring disciplined governance, regulatory alignment, and multi-stakeholder coordination across borders.Built and scaled institutional partnerships with accredited European universities, including QS and Times Higher Education–ranked institutions. Designed client acquisition funnels, enrollment workflows, and lifecycle advisory services covering admissions, funding, visas, and relocation.Increased qualified client inquiries by 300%+ within 12 months through redesigned digital strategy and conversion optimization. Spearheaded veteran-focused outreach initiatives enabling U.S. military veterans to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill overseas.As part of the company’s long-term growth strategy, I founded the Americans Abroad Network (AAN) — a global business and services directory supporting U.S. expats, students, entrepreneurs, and travelers with vetted providers across legal, financial, insurance, education, and relocation services.AAN represents a strategic expansion into platform economics, B2B partnerships, and cross-border service aggregation, positioning the business for scalable growth, recurring revenue, and international brand leadership.
EDUCATION
Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages (FABIZ-ASE)
Bachelor of Economics - BEcon, Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Aberdeen
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT JOSHUA D. J.
Executive leader and operations director with 20+ years of experience across defense, financial services, and multinational enterprises. Former U.S. Army Sergeant with deep expertise in governance, enterprise transformation, PMO leadership, and large-scale operations.Proven in high-stakes, regulated environments including the U.S. Department of Defense, global financial institutions, and enterprise consulting. Brings strategic vision with hands-on operational command to deliver execution, service quality, and financial performance.MBA (University of Aberdeen)| Change ManagementCMI Level 7 | PRINCE2 | Agile / ScrumCurrently pursuing senior leadership roles in the UAE, including CEO, COO, Managing Director, Director of Operations, Programme Director, and Head of Transformation.
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