Melissa Morrison, PhD

Head of Canada, Europe and Australia Admissions | Crimson Education | Driving Growth and Operational Excellence

United States

About

With more than two years as Head of Canada, Europe, and Australia at Crimson Education and additional experience in higher education, my professional expertise spans growth strategy, operational excellence, and team performance. My work focuses on driving innovation and delivering results across global admission products. My mission is to empower individuals in their educational journeys and ensure they achieve their academic and personal goals through tailored guidance and mentorship.

Experience

  • Crimson Education ()
    • Head of Canada, Europe and Australia
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for driving growth, operational excellence, and team performance across three key global admission products.

    • EU Regional Team Lead
      Oct 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      I work closely with the UK and EU Director, and other Strategy Team Leaders to support and grow the EU Strategy Division. I am responsible for training and managing all EU Strategy Consultants, as well as leading by example as an exemplar of Crimson Education’s philosophy of making a difference in students’ lives. I have built a strong team of EU Strategists with the highest standards of integrity; maintain utmost responsibility in managing students’ goals and plans; and contribute to the professional development of the self and of the team.

    • Senior Strategy Consultant
      Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

      I work closely with students who are interested in all countries in Europe. I work alongside other Crimson tutors, mentors and consultants. My goal is to drive progress through long-term roadmaps, offering a perspective into European higher education, and mentoring through the candidacy building and application processes. I am an expert in all European countries, but primarily in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Italy, and Ireland.

  • Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Webber International University
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    I teach courses in Developmental Psychology and Theories of Personality, designing and delivering engaging lectures, leading discussions, and creating assessments that encourage critical thinking and self-reflection. I help students connect psychological theory to lived human experience.

  • Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Everglades University
    Jul 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Designed effective learning sequences within lessons and across series of lessons. Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students. Used effective communication skills, introducing new ideas and concepts clearly using explanations, questions and discussions effectively.

  • English Teacher at Brook Hill International School in Belgrade
    Aug 2017 - Jul 2020 · 3 yrs

    Taught subject and curriculum content using teaching strategies that engage students. Designed effective learning sequences within lessons and across series of lessons. Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students. Used effective communication skills, introducing new ideas and concepts clearly using explanations, questions and discussions effectively. Counseled 7th and 8th graders.

  • Clinical Research Specialist at Shriners Hospitals for Children
    Jan 2013 - Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Pediatric spinal cord injury and their caregivers Responsibilities: Oversee data collection, management, and recruiting for a longitudinal study evaluating psychosocial outcomes in children with spinal cord injury and their caregivers. Administer assessments, continued recruitment, and poster and manuscript preparation for a study investigating the relationship between psycho-social outcomes and problem-solving strategies in children with SCI. Analyze data of caregiver perspectives on parenting a child with spinal cord injury and prepare a mixed-method manuscript for publication of results. Contribute to weekly research department meetings, assist with outreach clinics in South Carolina and Florida (Shriners Hospital locations), and regularly coordinate data collection with Shriners Hospital in Chicago. Supervisor/Mentor: Heather Russell, PhD