Ganesh Kohli is a teacher, counselor, entrepreneur, and life-long learner who has founded, nurtured and led multiple education-focused organizations over the past 23 years.

In his professional journey, Ganesh has visited 450+ universities across the world, personally guiding 4000+ students in making decisions about their higher education. With the vision of “counseling in every school”, Ganesh founded the IC3 Movement, which has reached 90+ countries and has 800+ volunteers across the globe. Ganesh also serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the IC3 Institute, a non-profit organization, with the audacious goal to train 100,000 school counselors, impacting 175,000 high schools in 15 years. Under his mentorship, KIC UnivAssist has grown to help 300+ universities plan and execute their international engagement with high schools and students in 70+ countries. Ganesh’s endeavor to bring meditation and mindfulness to millions of people in the execution of their work and everyday lives led him to create The Aha Movement, which continues to drive this philosophy through regularly scheduled meditation and mindfulness talks and events.

Ganesh is the pioneer of the Counseling Laboratory™ pedagogy, a pathbreaking approach to high school career and college counseling. A gifted orator, Ganesh is a TEDx speaker and has presented at numerous global conferences over the years.

To be of service is Ganesh’s highest aspiration. With a belief in the infinite potential of human beings, all the organizations he has founded strive to serve individuals in achieving this potential through training, counseling, mentoring and life-coaching.

ganesh.kohli@univassist.com

Swaraj co-founded KIC UnivAssist and has helped the organization grow to be a leader in global engagement helping 300+ global universities with their internationalization plans and initiatives. A familiar face on the conference circuit, Swaraj has presented at NAFSA national and all 11 regional conferences, AIEA, International ACAC, and IC3 conferences among others. Over the last 25 years along his corporate stints with global financial services, consumer goods and education firms, Swaraj has continued to serve the educational needs in the community and is an active mentor to students. Swaraj also serves on the Board of Directors of Lend-A-Hand India, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vocational education and training in rural India.

swaraj.nandan@univassist.com

Kate creates and develops our marketing/communications, branding and publication strategy. Uniquely positioned with backgrounds in higher education and in international relations, Kate has lived and worked abroad in India, China, and the Caribbean, and has also served in student services and university academic resources administration. She completed undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Denver with a Master’s degree in International Studies and Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and French. 

kate.lotz@univassist.com

As Associate Director of Outreach, Rohit oversees the planning and implementation of various operational tasks for student recruitment programs in India and Southeast Asia. Rohit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and has been working in the field of International Education for more than four years. He is passionate about advising students and families in choosing the right-fit career path and institution. Before he joined UnivAssist, Rohit led a test-prep center in Mumbai and counseled hundreds of students on college choices, admission requirements, trends, financial aid opportunities, apprenticeship programs and job opportunities.

rohit.kandari@univassist.com

Karen is responsible for strategizing and implementing growth events for UnivAssist student recruitment tours, while deepening relationships with university partners around the world. Working for over a decade in international education, she is passionate about connecting international students and institutions.

karen.nascimento@univassist.com

As a Marketing Manager, Nicole Weathers assists in developing content in areas including social media and email marketing. Nicole’s previous experience includes content writing and editing, social media strategy and execution, and website development and maintenance. Nicole holds a B.S. in Management and Marketing.

nicole.weathers@univassist.com

As Manager Communications, Tanvi manages email communications and logistics for student recruitment programs and assists with developing content. Tanvi’s previous experiences include content writing and editorial coordination for an IT firm and a publication house. She holds a graduate degree in BMM (Journalism) from Ramnarain Ruia College and has also completed a Diploma course in Journalism from K.C. College, Mumbai.

tanvi.kamdar@univassist.com

As Assistant Director, Outreach, Shweta assists in planning and implementation of various operational tasks for student recruitment programs in India, South Asia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Shweta completed her Master’s in Sales and Marketing and holds a diploma in Public Relations. She has a background of communication and customer interaction, with experience in the telecom and NGO sectors.

shweta.singh@univassist.com

As a Manager for outreach, Bakhtavar assists in expanding the university network globally and enhancing university relations primarily through the student recruitment initiatives of UnivAssist. She holds a Master’s degree in Commerce (Business Management). She is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Management, aiming to produce a thesis on the impact of time management in the field of education and business. She has seven years of experience in the education industry.

bakhtavar.khan@univassist.com

Shifra is a graphic designer with more than four years of experience in branding, marketing, and print design. She has created brand identities for companies from different fields. Working in tandem with the communications team, she is responsible for developing and managing a consistent brand message through all communication vehicles, including website, print, email, and social media.

shifra.elias@univassist.com

As an Assistant Manager, Human Resources, Neha assists in the overall functions of HR. Her previous experience includes overseeing the recruitment process, onboarding and induction process, employee relations, rewards and recognition programs, designing company policies, and payroll processing. Neha holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Diploma in Human Resource Management.

hr@univassist.com

I have completed my graduation in Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) along with it I have also accomplished a diploma in event management. In my previous organizations, I have handled end-to-end events for many corporate companies, brands, and media houses. At KIC I do similar work by handling end-to-end events i.e. managing virtual events space along with vendor management and assisting our tour coordinator with coordination.

hardik.vithlani@univassist.com

Completed education in the commerce field at Osmania University Hyderabad. I have 6 years of experience in education ranging from starting a preschool in a remote location in Maharashtra to working as a center manager in Mumbai for a chain of playgroups and preschools. Worked as a relationship manager for a leading ed-tech. At UnivAssist I reach out to high schools and help the school counselors to connect with the universities where students can directly get in touch with the university admission team and understand them.

harsha.marote@univassist.com