Sonia Ortega, Managing Director

Sonia began Global Experience in 1999, as a “one-man band” from her home based office.

Initially Home Stay was the main service, since then Global Experience has grown to provide a variety of services ranging from accommodation, study tours and home tutoring.

Sonia was born in Argentina and came to Australia in 1979 with her young family. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

Monica Hung, Administration Manager

Monica was born in Chile and came to Australia in 1992. Fluent in Spanish and English Monica joined Global Experience in 2004.

Her background is in finance and accounting and she is responsible for administration within the office.

Agnes Ong, Marketing Executive

Agnes came to Australia in 1996 from Indonesia to study. She is fluent in Indonesian and English and joined Global Experience in April 2007.

Responsible for all marketing tasks, Agnes has two degrees; a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management from the University of Wollongong and a Master in Hospitality, Tourism Management and Marketing from the University of New South Wales.

Andrew Zaffra, Petersham
"We have been doing homestay for around 8 years. It has been nice to work with GE; easy to communicate and able to resolve differences quickly. You have very well dedicated staff who can communicate with harmony and open mind. "

Irwan and Mayri Muljono
"We are very happy with the professionalism of GE staff and we found them very informative and helpful."

Indra Devapiriam, Homebush

"Being a host mother for the first time, Global Experience gave me the initiative, support and confidence. I was surprised in ending up having a UAE student to live with us who adjusted very well with my family."

"I would like to thank Global Experience for their loving and caring sense and finding a suitable home for the students where they can enjoy their new home in Australia and learn different cultures and English at the same time. I found so easy to work with each staff at Global. They are dedicated to their profession."