David Quimbayo

Program Manager (Student Programs & Networks)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

About

Global engagement and internationalisation professional with 10+ years of experience delivering student mobility programmes, institutional partnerships, and cross-border initiatives across the Asia-Pacific.

Work Experience

Service Development Officer (International & Mainland Affairs)

Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
Feb 2014 - Oct 2022
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Developed and managed international exchange programmes, internships, and study tours. Built and maintained partnerships with organisations across Asia and Latin America. Delivered cross-cultural programmes promoting global engagement and youth development. Coordinated multi-stakeholder projects across internal teams and external partners.

Program Manager (Student Programs & Networks)

Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
Jan 2025 - Present
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Lead the design and delivery of international student mobility and engagement programmes across a network of 62 universities in 19 economies. Support implementation of internationalisation initiatives by facilitating collaboration between member universities. Build and maintain partnerships with universities across the Asia-Pacific region. Coordinate thematic networks engaging faculty and senior administrators. Oversee programme planning, execution, budgeting, and evaluation.

Program Officer (Student Programs & Networks)

Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
Mar 2023 - Dec 2024
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Managed and implemented international programmes promoting student mobility and institutional collaboration. Coordinated conferences, workshops, and summits involving global university stakeholders. Maintained relationships with partner institutions, faculty, and programme participants. Supported programme reporting, evaluation, and budget tracking.

Education

MSc Business Psychology

University of Worcester
Present - 2025

Focus: leadership, organisational behaviour, stakeholder engagement

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, Sports, and Recreation

Universidad del Tolima
Present - 2021

Languages

Spanish - Native
English - Fluent
Portuguese - Intermediate

Sectors

Education
NGO & Charities
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