Team | BREAKTIME

Santiago Endara

DIRECTOR

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Licence # R710262

+1 778 875 4633

I was born in Ecuador and immigrated to Canada in 2005, where shortly after, I created Breaktime with the goal of helping people willing to study and work in Canada.

After obtaining my Diploma in Immigration Law at the University of British Columbia and as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, I also started helping people willing to immigrate to Canada.

My greatest satisfaction is helping my clients by making the process of studying, working or immigrating to Canada as friendly and easy as possible.

Diana Chan

DIRECTOR ASIA-PACIFIC

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Licence # R710297

I was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Canada with my family when I was a child. After completing my BBA in Marketing at UBC, I traveled back to Asia where I worked in multinational companies for 5 years until I realized that Canada was my favourite place to be.

After coming back, I studied Immigration Law at the University of British Columbia with the goal of helping people come to Canada and enjoy the fantastic quality of life and freedom that we have in this country.

Interests

Discovering cultures through language, food and travel
Collecting memories with family and friends
Random acts of athleticism

Horacio De Alencar

REGIONAL DIRECTOR – ECUADOR

I was born in La Paz, Bolivia and I studied in different countries before establishing permanently with my family in Ecuador.

Through my international studies and professional activity, I have realized the importance of mastering other languages and studying abroad. International experiences and interaction with people of other countries allow us to be more successful in multicultural environments, whether in the personal, academic or professional fields.

As the Marketing Director for Ecuador, I will be pleased to give you all the necessary information and support so you can achieve your goal of taking part in a study program abroad.

Mariane Fontana Piexe

REGIONAL DIRECTOR – BRASIL

I am Brazilian, I was born in Florianópolis/SC and a few years ago, I had the opportunity to do an exchange program in Vancouver, Canada. I participated in a Work and Study program and I stayed in Canada for one and a half years.

A program abroad is a universe that opens your mind to the improvement of your personal and professional life by getting to know about other cultures, customs and habits.

I could say that I had one of my best moments of my youth in Canada, A country that is safe, welcoming and where there is respect for each person independently of social position, race, sex, etc.

One tip for you? Go ahead with your plan of studying abroad! I would regret if I had not done it in my life.

Armando G. Barreiro

REGIONAL DIRECTOR MEXICO

I was born and raised in Mexico City, got my bachelor’s degree in advertising and my first job was in a shipping company which had offices in the main ports and cities around the world. Since then, I realised the importance that English has had in my professional life.

Later, as a parent, I ensured my daughter Dany could have a bilingual education, and that helped her in an important way when she had the opportunity to go to high school and university abroad.

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She was able to complement her professional development in Vancouver, Canada through a program offered by Breaktime.

In Breaktime I am happy to help other young people reach their goals, just as my daughter did.

Pablo Quinteros

REGIONAL DIRECTOR – REST OF SOUTH AMERICA

I was born in Argentina, where I studied International Relations, Sales Management, Business Management and Marketing. Early in my life, I began working as an advisor in the education industry and after a brief stint as Wholesale Sales Manager in Bangkok, Thailand, I decided to return to the area of international education. I lived in Argentina, Mexico, Canada and Thailand where I gained international work experience and knowledge of other cultures that helped me empathize with the students I advised.

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I consider that experiences abroad are vital in order to achieve better job opportunities, improve communication skills, generate networks of contacts and grow culturally and personally.

Pilar Monsalve

REGIONAL DIRECTOR – COLOMBIA

I was born in Barrancabermeja, Colombia and I currently live in Vancouver, Canada.I´ve had the opportunity of visiting different countries and I find that traveling is a unique experience that allows you to grow on a personal and professional level. Read More

I always had the challenge of living and open new doors in a country where I could improve my English. In Canada and Vancouver specifically, I found the perfect place to develop my passion for winter and aquatic sports, a place where I find a mix of cultures from around the world, where I enjoy the majestic nature throughout the seasons and where I can project my career into the future due to Canada´s prosperity and economic stability.

I had many questions before taking the big step forward of moving to another country. I researched all the details and today I feel very happy to have chosen Vancouver as my place to live and work.
I came to Canada through Breaktime and I felt that their guidance and support to choose a study program and all the questions that they answered, made me feel more comfortable and supported.

If you are thinking about coming to Canada, I will be very pleased to share my story and to answer all your questions.

This is a quote that I want to share: “If you wait until you are ready, you will be waiting for the rest of your life, so start now”