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A rankings specialist with experience running and marketing magazines, guides, and qualitative and quantitative research projects, including rankings and awards, across a variety of sectors. Responsible for the design of the QS Rankings methodologies and frameworks, and building their influence through sector engagement and partnerships. 

Wesley is a specialist in strategies and policies for promoting countries as study destinations, especially across the EHEA. He has extensive experience with international student recruitment activities and events, both online and offline. At QS, his main scope is revealing the impact of the latest global higher education trends on our World University Rankings. Wesley holds a BA in International Relations from the Damas Faculty of Christian Instruction, Brazil and an MA in International Public Affairs from the University of Bucharest, Romania.

Miranda Fennell is Executive Head of Health at Allianz Partners Australia where she leads the organisation’s health strategy with a focus on delivering customer‑centric, sustainable health solutions for international students and visitors.
 
Miranda joined Allianz Partners in 2011 and has held a broad range of senior leadership and C‑suite roles across finance, risk, compliance and executive management, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer. Across these roles, she has led the business through significant regulatory change, complex transformation programs and periods of disruption, while strengthening governance, financial performance and organisational culture.
 
In her current role, Miranda is focused on improving outcomes for international students and visitors through evidence-based solutions. She is particularly passionate about advancing the State of Student Healthcare Report (SOSH), championing data-led insights to better understand and respond to the needs of international students. Miranda is also a strong advocate for addressing broader wellbeing challenges including food insecurity, supporting initiatives in partnership Foodbank Australia to improve visibility and access to essential support.