I was raised by hard working, self-made parents. They landed in New York as doctors from India, and never looked back.  Relentless in their ambition, they gifted me with the hallmark American value to dream big. And they instilled in me an appreciation & respect for education — an education I could earn, and that no one could take away.  At the same time, I felt a grounding within the warmth & spirituality of my Indian heritage.  Residing in Oslo with my husband and boys over the last decade, I’ve equally leaned into the Nordic sensibility of actively seeking and feeling joy in the journey…not only the destination.

I am grateful to the coaches, mentors and sponsors who have believed in me and have been vital to my growth & achievements. If I’m candid, I often lacked the knowledge or foresight — especially early in my career — to make authentic & purposeful decisions that played to my strengths and offered me fulfillment. This is why mentorship and coaching give me profound joy and meaning. 

In Scandinavia and Northern Europe, where pursuit of a US education or career is less understood and accessible, I see an opportunity for talented students to unleash their full potential and forge their way to top US institutions.   

With my personal ethos of ambition, connectedness and purpose, and a 15+ year track record of mentoring and coaching global students and youth in their academic and career journeys, I welcome the opportunity to work with you or your school.