​ADMISSIONS
​& FAMILY SERVICES
1 (800) 609-9496
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Adam Beeson, MA, Strategic Enrollment Director

Adam Beeson is Strategic Enrollment Director at New Summit Academy and The Bridge - Costa Rica. With nearly two decades of international school teaching and leadership experience in Europe and the Americas, Adam is an educator with a passion for creating meaningful relationships with learners and facilitating experiences that lead to cross-cultural understanding and global competencies. 

​From 2015-2020, Adam served in a number of roles within the Academic Department at NSA. He is actively involved in the wider field of international school education, adding his insight as a presenter at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference of the Americas, serving as an IB Examiner and member of the International Schools Anti-Discrimination Taskforce, and contributing to various publications, including the Wellbeing in International Schools Magazine, for which he was also a founding member of the editorial team. 
Adam received his M.A. in International Education from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, a B.A. in English from Brevard College (USA) and an International Teacher Certificate from the European Council of International Schools. He is a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminar, an Austrian-based think tank and policy center, and serves in a volunteer capacity as Community and Outreach Coordinator for the Global Citizenship Alliance. A lifelong learner, Adam spends his free time planning adventures with friends and family, trail running, and perusing independent bookstores for a good read and a cup of coffee.

 Laura Cespedes, BA Psychology (in progress) 
​Admissions (Costa Rica)

Laura Céspedes grew up in Atenas and has been involved with New Summit Academy most of her life. After graduating high school, she had the opportunity to volunteer in South Africa for three months which made her aware of all the different realities there are in the world, and gave her a different perspective for the better. Once she came back from this journey, she decided to begin her studies in Psychology. Laura is currently studying to get her degree while also working with us to improve her knowledge in the field.​  Laura is an amazing Admissions Coordinator. She skillfully manages all of the paperwork, checklists and logistics to help our families feel welcome! She prides herself on being connected, responsive, caring, supportive, and a wonderful organizer. 

​Lic. Marco Arce V.
Medical Coordinator & Nurse

Before becoming NSA’s medical coordinator and nurse in 2019, Marco graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2009 with his Bachelors of Science in Nursing. He worked as nurse in North Carolina and then relocated to Costa Rica in 2012. Since being in Costa Rica, Marco has completed his Costa Rican licensure in nursing and has worked in various healthcare settings.
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Marco has a passion for the outdoors and golfing in his free time. He loves to travel and enjoys cooking different types of food. Marco loves to spend times with family and friends, including his Dachshund Roxy.

​Diana Rojas
​Family & Student Services Coordinator

Diana is originally from Costa Rica but spent half of her life in California where she finished her education. Before working for NSA, Diana worked in Hospitality and Marketing where she gained her administrative and interpersonal skills.

​In her free time, Diana enjoys arts and crafts and also teaches Salsa – Latin dances and Crochet classes. Diana has a great passion for art, dance, music, and loves spending time with her pets. Diana is very passionate about animal rights and a loyal member of Preserve the Planet Foundation, “El Zaguate” and Fundacion “Amigo Animal” Costa Rica.

​Lucy McDonald
​Billing Manager

Lucy is a key part of our administrative team. Outside of taking care of two young boys and her family, she finds time to help NSA keep things running smoothly. She manages billing coordination and is always organized and available for questions in accounting. We are thankful to have her as a part of the NSA team!