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 Director of University Relations, 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

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

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

A Nigerian national, Eneni is currently based in Lagos. She is passionate about international education and working with counselors, students, and university representatives.

Eneni has a background in working with diplomatic missions in Nigeria. She worked with the Trade Sections of the British Deputy High Commission and the Deputy High Commission of Canada, both in Lagos. She has had two stints with the European Union Observation Mission to Nigeria, covering two election periods assisting the Project Manager and Liaison Officer regarding local knowledge and guidance.

She recently worked with FPP and NOVVA as the Regional Events Manager for Africa & The Middle East. With experience in planning and logistics, she was responsible for managing and coordinating events, both in-person & virtual, while also establishing and managing relationships with counselors and school administrative officers. Eneni has led high school tours to Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria and planned several in-person fairs in the countries above, as well as Tunisia and Morocco.

She loves to cook and spend time with her dogs in her spare time.

eneni.pugsley@univassist.com

My name is Belinda Perez Rangel; I was born and raised in Mexico City but have lived in the beautiful city of Queretaro for the last 15 years. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, a Diploma in Internationalization of Higher Education from IOUI-IOHE (Inter-American Organization for Higher Education), a Diploma in Educational Coaching, and a Diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.

As a lifelong enthusiast of the internationalization of education in the world, I have been working in the international area and teaching English for 24+ years. I had the pleasure of being a teacher and translator at one of the best universities in my country, which later led me to be the Founder and Director of the Language Center and International Office of the same university, but in the Queretaro campus.

I have been practicing meditation for a couple of years, which I enjoy enormously, as it has helped me focus on myself, my day-to-day life, and my personal and professional projects. I love spending time with my siblings, friends, and loved ones. I also enjoy music, traveling, reading books about personal development and success, and suspense novels. I have been exercising for several years now, but four years ago, I learned how to swim, and since then, it has been part of my daily routine. It is my therapy; I love it!

belinda.perez@univassist.com

I am a graphic designer with over three years of experience in an ad agency. I did my certification course in Art & Design. I believe in detailing, coloring, and designing with a minimal approach to creative design. I have worked with clients like FMCG, music, service-oriented sectors, etc. I enjoy doing illustrations in my free time. My passion is designing but also listening to music and traveling.

jeny.jose@univassist.com

Sushree is an experienced human resource professional with exposure to the education, pharma, and wellness industries. In her previous roles, she was responsible for end-to-end HR delivery for various functional requirements of the company. As the Assistant Manager, Sushree assists in the overall HR functions of UnivAssist. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and has completed her MBA in Human Resource Management from IBS, Hyderabad.

sushree.patnaik@univassist.com