Introduce yourself in three words or phrases.
Higher education enthusiast. Student enabler.
What do you like most about your job?
I love interacting with students, I get infected by their energy, which reeks of the aspiration to study abroad, explore new destinations, and explore new challenges in their lives. I love that I can make their journeys and experiences more convenient, and enable their dreams so they don’t have to downsize their dreams of studying abroad. Not letting any deserving student fall short on finances is what I’m really passionate about.
Best work trip?
I really love New York – the place has a good vibe, for sure. I was there just last week and I met lots of Indian students at different universities: Columbia, SUNY Buffalo, NJIT, Pace University, NYU… a real range.
If you could learn a language instantly, which would you pick and why?
Language? If I could understand the language of the heart and understand what people are thinking that would be the best, so then I could understand what expectations people might have from Credila. I would love to make their journeys more convenient and more palatable.
What makes you get up in the morning?
My busy schedule and the alarms in my calendar.
Best international ed conference and why?
I think NAFSA is amazing. I’ve never seen so many exhibitors or experienced the kind of energy that NAFSA carries. The sheer number of exhibitors overwhelms you, so I believe NAFSA has to be the one. It’s amazing.
Worst conference food/beverage experience?
I’m a vegetarian, so when I don’t find anything vegetarian, it’s a nightmare for me. I have to survive on bread and cheese.
Book or podcast recommendation for others in the sector?
Naval Ravikant – I simply adore that guy. Amazing guy.
Describe a project or initiative you’re currently working on that excites you.
We are working on the undergraduate segment. So, Credila has been very dominant on the graduate programs. Now we want to focus on the undergraduate side of things, so we’ll reach out to undergraduate applicants in overseas markets.
The second is, we’re also very excited to look at domestic undergraduate segments as well, so UG is something we’re increasingly focussed on now.
