Director of Admissions
Contact: scott@rusticpathways.com | 440-975-9691
Role and Responsibilities: As Director of Admissions, Scott leads global admissions, consults with students and parents, matches students to programs, manages Japan operations, and develops new offerings with the program team.
Professional Journey: Scott Ingram brings over 15 years of experiential education expertise to his role as Director of Admissions at Rustic Pathways. He previously served as the company’s Marketing Director, Japan Program Manager, and Program Leader.
Before joining Rustic Pathways in 2018, Scott taught English for three years at a high school in Nagasaki through the JET Programme and led gap year programs across Ecuador, China, India, and South Africa. He speaks English fluently, Japanese at an intermediate level, and has basic proficiency in Vietnamese and Spanish.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads all global admissions for Rustic Pathways programs worldwide
- Conducts personalized consultations with prospective students and parents
- Evaluates applications and matches students with appropriate programs
- Manages Japan operations and personally leads programs in Japan
- Collaborates with the program team to develop new offerings based on family feedback
Education
- BA in Asian Studies and Japanese, University of Colorado Boulder
- MA in International Relations (Development Anthropology), Waseda University, Tokyo
Travel Experience
Scott has lived in the United States, Japan, and Vietnam, and traveled to over 15 countries. He has personally led Rustic Pathways programs in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, China, Cambodia, India, South Africa, and Japan, bringing firsthand program knowledge to his admissions role.
Scott was phenomenal. I never once worried about safety or logistics because Scott always seemed to be two steps ahead. He was there, making sure our students were always supported and safe throughout our journey in Japan.
Quote by: Hope Meyers: Educator, The Lovett School Traveled with Scott to Japan March 2025