Mentoring Program – ISR Foundation

Dikshya Vaidya

I’m an Educational Consultant at Education Connect, where I serve as the Operations Manager overseeing both the Sydney and Dhaka offices.

My professional journey commenced upon completing my studies in Australia, embarking on a path that began with a role as an Advertising Manager at News Corp Australia. Over seven years of service, I have expertise in marketing, delving into the details of Australian working culture while strengthening my self-confidence. Transitioning into the realm of education consultancy in 2015, I dedicated myself to assisting students both offshore and locally, collaborating with various education agencies and providers. Seeking fresh challenges and broader horizons, I embraced the opportunity to join Education Connect in 2021 as an Operations Manager, tasked with overseeing operations in both Sydney and Dhaka. Immersed in a dynamic environment, I’ve embraced diverse perspectives and cultures, primarily guiding onshore students toward fulfilling educational pathways aligned with their career aspirations.

Hridesh Chaudhary

Client Relation Manager

Former IT Officer and PTE instructor. Currently working as a Client Relation manager at TechSkills to develop relationship with various organisations and helping IT graduates to kick-start their IT career.

Hein Htaw

Talent Acquisition Specialist

I’m a Talent Acquisition Specialist/End-to-End Recruiter who focuses on IT, Accounting and Marketing roles. I primarily help with recruitment in graduate and entry level positions, and would be happy to have a chat with any career starters looking to get into their field of study!

Vijay Rajaram Surwade

Software developer

Software Engineer II with over 8 years of experienceCertified SAF-e 4 Practitioner • Experience working with C, C++, and Java. • Demonstrated experience in agile working methods, the ability to influence and drive adoption, and a continuous improvement culture within a team. • A results-driven approach including a proactive management of problems.

Anil Pariyar

Head Of Operations | Mentor | Systems Analyst

I am Anil Pariyar, an experienced IT professional specializing in systems engineering and operations management. Currently, I serve as the Head of Operations at TechSkills Institute, where I lead cross-functional teams and mentor students eager to launch their careers in IT. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and passionate about fostering an inclusive, efficient, and innovative professional environment. With a deep understanding of the IT job market, I strive to bridge the gap between graduates and career opportunities in the tech industry.

Sudeep Sharma

Data analyst

With a passion for turning data into actionable insights and a background in both analysis and software engineering, I am committed to helping businesses drive decisions through data-driven strategies.

Binay Shah

Presentation services Team leader

Completed my MPA program and working as a Team leader cum supervisor in ICC Sydney

Nick Karki

Engeenering Operation Manager

Completed Bachelor of Engineering from Alabama University USA Currently Working as an Engineering Operation manager at Company called Nilsen, here in Australia managing 40 staff

Victor Thapa

Business Development Manager

As a seasoned Business Development Manager, I’ve dedicated my career to driving growth and forging strategic partnerships. With over a decade of experience in various industries, I’ve honed my skills in identifying new business opportunities, negotiating deals, and fostering long-term relationships. My track record includes successfully expanding market reach, and exceeding targets.

Srinivas Madhavan

Client service officer- Financial Planning

I’m a recent graduate from Mq uni. I’m working with a financial planning firm as client service officer, my functional role is paraplanner.

Suwash Poudel

Intern at Everyoung AI as a business development analyst

I am a passionate and driven individual currently pursuing a career in data analytics. As a recent graduate with a degree in Master’s of business information system , I am eager to leverage my education and internship experiences to make a meaningful impact in the field of data analytics. During my internship at Everyoung AI as a business development analyst, I gained valuable insights into cross-functional team collaboration and strategies for managing technical teams. I actively contributed to projects involving market analysis, customer segmentation, and business strategy development. My strong analytical skills, coupled with proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, PowerBi, tableau, ms-excel equipped me to tackle complex data challenges and drive actionable insights. I am committed to continuous learning and growth in the field of data analytics, with a passion for leveraging data-driven solutions to solve real-world problems and drive business success.

Aashish Nakarmi

IT

Level 2 IT Support Engineer.

Daniel Yang

Registered Migration Agent

Registered migration agent with over years of experience in the Australian migration industry. I used to work for the Korean Embassy in Canberra as an Administrative Officer for 4 years.

Rahmat Mohammed

Business Analyst

Worked as internship in Hype technologies, Tackled most difficult situations, Also got best employee award.

Gaye Padir

Marketing and Content Intern

Growing up in a multicultural country instilled a fascination with the world and ignited a deep passion for sociology. My pursuit of a sociology degree in Canada afforded me a comprehensive understanding of the country’s multicultural mosaic and the functioning of various minorities within it. In addition, I obtained a double minor in art history and communication studies, which further deepened my appreciation and knowledge of the arts and technology. During my time as a social media content coordinator, I developed a keen interest in social media marketing and felt the need to expand my knowledge of both traditional and digital marketing. As a result, I pursued a Marketing Certificate program at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies to gain advanced knowledge and practical experience in the field. Currently, I am in the midst of an internship in the marketing department at Litespace, where I am actively applying and enhancing my marketing skills.

Sushil Raj Kunwar

Business Development Manager

A Leader in Learning & Development with over more than 6 years of experience in delivering top-notch L&D solutions across 30+ industries in the APAC region, Sushil is passionate about helping organizations achieve their goals. Leveraging expertise in data analytics, customer service, and team leadership, he drives success through effective learning strategies.

Sushil spearheads L&D strategy development, conducts market analysis, and provides valuable insights to tailor solutions to client needs.

Having worked with clients globally, including ACT Government, BHP, Downer and many more, Sushil brings a wealth of experience to the table. With his enthusiasm and expertise, he ensures learning is both effective and enjoyable. Let’s connect and create magic together!

Rishav Bhattarai

Accountant

Being best in accounting through out whole year in class 12.

Dharbendra Yadav

Digital Marketing | ICT Consultant

Digital Marketing expertise in service based business with Technical knowledge, ready to transform business with digital boost.

Subansh Shah

Head of Administration and Director of Marketing at Australasian International Academy

My professional journey embodies a steadfast commitment to excellence and innovation across diverse domains. With a solid foundation in science (B.Sc.), complemented by advanced studies in information technology (Graduate Diploma, Distinction) and business administration (MBA), my career path has been anything but conventional.

I hold an honorary Ph.D. in Business Administration and am currently enrolled in a Doctorate of Business Administration program at the European Institute of Management and Technology.

Since July 2017, I have served as the Head of Administration & Director of Marketing at the Australasian International Academy, where I have been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and fostering growth through applying my comprehensive skill set.

During my tenure as a Business Academic Officer at the University of Ballarat (April 2005 – May 2012), I significantly enriched the educational landscape by enhancing student engagement and academic achievement. My experience extends beyond academia, including roles as an Office Manager at Ashok Holdings Pty Ltd and earlier positions in tourism and teaching, which have honed my adaptability, leadership, and understanding of diverse consumer and student needs.

My dedication to excellence and efficiency is underscored by achievements such as scholarships, representing my organization at seminars, and leading projects to successful, cost-effective completion. I am deeply committed to lifelong learning, driven by a passion for innovation, and unwaveringly dedicated to positively contributing to my community and industry.

Tugce Karalar

Business Analyst

I have 7 years of total experience in SAP project.

Sanjog Gurung

Operational director

Former marketing officer At maven consulting group former marketing manager at APIC college current Operational director at Welhan abroad study.

Gaurav Amatya

MDM Specialist – Senior Technical Support Engineer

I work in a customer experience organisation where I help companies manage and secure their Apple devices (macOS, iOS) via Mobile device Management software called Jamf Pro.

Nicholas Bentley

Principal Network Engineer

I am a professional, hard-working and detail-oriented network engineer. I love the challenge of setting up new networks or just making sure they work as they should. I love being thrown in the deep end and figuring out the solution needed for that problem. I also love dealing with people and explaining to them (without the jargon) the issues, and the steps I’ll be taking to fix them. I enjoy making things simpler for everyone so their lives run more smoothly. I have loved working with technology since high school (when I hacked my Year 9 laptop!) I keep my skills updated as necessary as it’s such a constantly changing industry. I’m excited by any new “tech” that comes out. In my spare time, I enjoy mountain bike riding, going to the gym, and hanging out with my friends.

Amiee Karki

Executive Team Member – Government Relation Branch – Ministry of Health

Amiee is dedicated member of the executive team in the Government Relations Branch at the Ministry of Health- Australia. Her professional journey includes pivotal roles in various hospitals, where she served as a Senior Medical Officer Manager, Executive officer and Administration Manager. Amiee has honed extensive experience, particularly in recruiting and HR matters. Her academic achievement includes Master’s in Public Health from the University of NSW and a bachelor in Accounting from Sydney Homles campus. Moving forward, Amiee desires to contribute significantly to healthcare policy and planning division within the Ministry of Health. Leveraging her diverse background to shape and implement impactful initiatives.

Rasna Palanchoke

Administration Officer

Throughout my professional career, I have had the privilege of engaging in various and impactful endeavors that have shaped my journey. With a background in Bachelor of IT, Diploma of Leadership and Management, Advanced Diploma in Translating and Certificate III in Health Administration, I have navigated through various roles, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Working as a waitress from the my early days here in Australia to my current position as an Administration Officer for one of the major hospitals in NSW, I have consistently strived to deliver excellence and innovation throughout my professional career. Along the way, I’ve had opportunity to achieve significant milestones, such as winning the ‘Best Intern of the month’ during my professional year program, opportunity to manage staff members of the NSW’s first Covid Vaccination Hub as a ‘Roster Manager’.

I am currently involved with Radio Skid Row, a community radio station where I, along with my co-host run a Nepali show called ‘Himalayan Radio’ which has given me to voice out the needs of our community through media. These experiences have not only sharpened my skills but also reinforced my commitment to continuous learning and development. As I look ahead, I am excited to continue my journey of growth, exploration, and impact that I can bring to our community and I am eager to embark on new adventures, collaborate with inspiring individuals, and make a lasting difference in the world.

Shazya Khan

Diversity & Inclusion Account Manager

Shazya Khan is a diversity and inclusion strategist and advocate. With a passion for empowering others and promoting inclusivity, Shazya brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help organisations create more inclusive and equitable workplaces for women.

Utsab Adhikari

IT Solution Specialist

Experienced IT professional specializing Wireless networks design & management with expertise in Enterprise Mobility management.

Sachin Khadka

Business Development Manager

Umaa Arun

Finance – Credit Colllection Manager

Professionally a Finance Specialist been working in Australia form more than 22years and an entrepreneur owning an event management company along with import business of spices from India.

Sudip Pandit

IT Help Desk

Maintains the computer networks of all types of organisations, providing technical support and ensuring the whole company runs smoothly.

Alice Nguyen

Marketing Manager

I am marketing manager and I have been working in Singapore, Viet Nam and Australia. Passionate about education and leadership

Sandeep Khanal

Marketing

I am a Marketing manager working in Sunbeam international college

Sonisha Shrestha

Accountant

Accounting professional having 3 years experience

Saran Uprety

Data Analyst

Experienced data analyst with over 5 years of experience in financial services. Microsoft-certified analyst with advanced skills in Power BI/DAX, SQL, and Excel, specializing in data extraction, transformation, modelling, and deriving insights. Recognized for designing and delivering advanced data models and reporting solutions, with a passion for using data to drive informed decision-making and achieve business objectives. Skilled in managing data risks and governance within large financial organizations. Committed to continuous learning and adopting new tools and technologies to enhance team performance and organizational value.

Louise Broeng

Senior Marketing & Project Manager

Originally from Denmark and now based in Australia, Louise is a seasoned marketing professional with over a decade of experience in digital, branding, and communications. Having studied marketing management and entrepreneurship at University, she holds a deep passion for sustainability and the power of social entrepreneurship to drive positive global change. As a marketing consultant, she’s worked with a wide range of clients from startups to multinational brands. Most recently she was the Global Social Media Lead and Marketing Project Manager at Koinly, which just reached 1 million annual users earlier this year.

A recipient of numerous awards in marketing, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Louise’s commitment to excellence is evident. Beyond her professional pursuits, she’s an active volunteer and loves supporting a variety of not-for-profit organisations. Having studied five languages, and being a passionate traveller, Louise brings a wealth of diverse cultural and linguistic insights to her work, offering a unique global perspective that sets her apart in her field.

Asim Saleem

Technology leader

Asim Saleem is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience and 11 years in technical leadership roles. He has a proven track record of successfully leading global operations for multiple countries across continents, including Oceania and APAC.

Asim’s expertise lies in managing customer and stakeholder relationships, navigating technological challenges, and driving operational excellence. His academic background includes a Master’s in Mathematics, Networking, Information Security Management, and IT, complemented by a range of technical certifications. Asim is committed to continuous learning and holds certificates in leadership, coaching, and negotiation, with ongoing pursuits in counseling and other coaching methodologies.

With a passion for mentoring and coaching, Asim has made significant contributions to educational institutions and professional organizations. He has served as a mentor at UTS, ACS, and CSU, guiding students towards successful career paths. Currently, Asim is mentoring with ASA Analytics and Latrobe University and also coordinating the EY Ripples program, organizing events for the Australian Business Community Network and facilitating workshops for students and businesses. As a coach, he has helped numerous professionals, including immigrants and mid-career individuals, achieve career excellence and growth. Asim’s approach focuses on active listening, effective communication, resilience, and transformational leadership, offering a holistic journey towards personal and professional development.

Ramesh Shrestha

Education Support Officer at TAFE Digital

As an Education Support Officer at TAFE Digital, I bring a decade of diverse educational experience, including roles overseas and across NSW. Originally an international student pursuing Early Childhood Education at TAFE, I’m now dedicated to assisting students on similar journeys. Alongside my work, I’m pursuing a Master’s in Education and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Recognized for my community contributions, I received the Best VET/TAFE Student of the Year 2020 Award and was a finalist for the NSW International Student of The Year 2020. Passionate about education, I’ve initiated the ‘Shakti Scholarships program and managed ‘Thriving as Male Educators online community.

Priyanka Gyawali

CTO

Throughout my career in technology, I’ve driven innovation and delivered impactful results across various industries. With expertise in software engineering and project management, I’ve led teams to develop and deploy complex solutions, earning recognition for efficiency and scalability. I’ve contributed to large-scale software implementations and pioneered innovative product developments. My passion lies in crafting software architectures and leading teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Rima Roy

Journalist

Journalist with 3 years of experience in print, digital and broadcast media.

Nishant Sharma

NSW Supreme Court Lawyer/Migration Agent

Professional Visa and Educational Services is an Australian owned company that has been successfully catering to the educational and migration needs of clients in Australia and overseas since 2015. In a short period of time, we have built a wide client base and assisted over 7500+ clients with positive outcomes, earning us several accolades such as Top 3 Migration Agents in Sydney 2022 and 2023, Australian Small Business Champions Finalist 2022, Local Business Award Winner 2022, Best of Business of 2022 and 2023 by Three Best Rated, and Australian Small Businesss Champions 2023 Winner in Migration Services Category.

Ryan Shrestha

Founder/Director /Recruiter

Passionate About Connecting Students, Graduates, and Professionals with Opportunities | Over 6,000 Candidates Placed in 2,000 Businesses Since 2007 | Empowering Emerging Professionals and Enriching Australian Businesses. https://www.linkedin.com

Antriksh Raje

Antriksh or (Ant) is a proud neurodiverse professional who moved to Sydney from India 13 years ago to pursue his double masters in Engineering at UTS. He has an extensive work experience of over 16 years in global market leading companies across IT, Telecom, Retail, Supply Chain and Transport sectors. In Australia, he has worked with some well known organisations such as Vodafone, Telstra, Woolworths, NRMA and now Transport NSW across process and business improvement, business analysis & architecture and more recently in the inclusion & diversity space.

He has played a key part in assisting senior leadership to design and implement key strategies around business architecture, wellbeing and diversity & inclusion plans. He is a strong advocate for leading initiatives and policies to assist multiculturalism, neurodivergence, gender equality and disability support. He uses his diverse experience in human centered design and process improvement to make things better and inclusive for all.

He has been actively involved with his alma mater, as a part of their alumni network to mentor and guide students with career advice, job search preparation and strategies and help them in looking after their mental wellbeing.

Zahra Errol Babuji

Having grown up in Dubai and Singapore, Zahra’s called Sydney home since 2015 and graduated from UNSW prior to her move. She hails from a matriarchal family of Indian and Pakistani descent, and credits this upbringing for the courage, tenacity and resourcefulness that went into setting up an independent life in a new country.

Professionally, Zahra’s worked in creative consultancies and marketing/communications since 2011, specialising in fintechs in the Aussie span of her career. She also serves as the Vice-Chair of Trikone Australia, a not-for-profit that supports the local South Asian LGBTQIA+ community. Offline, Zahra’s wide-ranging passions include 3Ds – dining, dancing and (scuba) diving!

As a former international student who successfully built her career and community in Australia, helping others do the same – especially minority communities – is what lights her fire. She’s always up for a chat – whether you’re trying to go from surviving to thriving, or simply wanting to live your truth.

Shreeya Pandey

Meet Shreeya, an experienced incident response cyber lawyer with a background in commercial litigation. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal and raised in Australia, her multicultural heritage shapes her unique perspective in cyber, privacy, and technology law.

Shreeya’s work involves helping individuals and organisations protect their privacy and respond to cyber incidents. She balances the benefits of technological innovation with the need to protect privacy and uphold ethical standards.

As a mentor, Shreeya is passionate about sharing her experiences with international students. She understands the challenges of adapting to a new environment and culture, and is always ready to lend a helping hand.

In the digital landscape, Shreeya believes privacy and technology are paramount. She aims to instil this understanding in her mentees, preparing them to navigate the digital world with confidence and integrity. Shreeya looks forward to shaping the future of the digital world alongside her mentees.

Sandy Bista

Sandy is a passionate person who wants to make a positive difference in the world. She is the founder of Happimindset where she wants to be the voice for the voiceless and inspire, empower, and impact millions of people, so they too can feel empowered to share their story. Sandy believes that we can turn our pain into our purpose. She is also an advocate for people living with a disability. By profession Sandy is in digital marketing and currently works for DG Dreams as a project manager and is a vice president at ISR Foundation. She is also one of the Directors at Nep-Aus Women Finance.

Sandy graduated from the University of Sydney. After graduation she had an opportunity to do an internship in Singapore for six months in a pharmaceutical company. Sandy loved this experience as she got to work with people from across the world and explore and understand different cultures. Early in her career, Sandy decided to change her career path and get into sales & marketing. In 2018 as a side hustle Sandy also opened up her own business with her sister, Rajii in event planning called, Good Vibes events. In her spare time Sandy likes to hang out with family & friends, read books, watch self-development, or spiritual videos or listen to podcast or dance to her favourite Bollywood songs. Sandy loves being part of a community and believes in bringing & uplifting people.

Nishtha Sharma

Nishtha has nearly five years of experience in the Australian Government and public sector. Most recently, her work has focused on supporting business and technology transformation for federal government clients in the defence, national security, health, and human services sectors. Nishtha has previously worked for both federal and state government agencies on key policy design and implementation initiatives. Her notable deliveries in public sector programs include policies for protection against family violence, Australia’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial relations policies, and NSW’s Aboriginal Procurement Policy.

Summer Dhungana

A motivated and career driven individual who is currently working at National Australia Bank. Key professional interests lay in the financial markets, banking and cryptocurrency. Have gained experience in various industries throughout a career in industries such as retail, hospitality, consulting, banking and financial/crypto markets.

Outside professional hobbies are sports (cricket, basketball and football) mostly watching and getting wildly passionate whenever Australia is competing in any form of sports but sometimes like participating. Reading and spiritual development are also important areas of interests, philosophy and self-help are key areas of focus. Have a passion for communicating abstract ideas into reality which can then help develop into products and services.

KD Yule

KD Yule is a Co-Founder & director of KDTY Gallery, Concord. She was Born and brought up in Mumbai, India. Being in multinational company for many years she had a dream to study abroad. In 2008 she started her journey in Australia, she landed in Melbourne as a student for Masters in Marketing in Deakin University, Melbourne. Life was different, exciting but challenging as well. Working and climbing up the ladder in direct Sales & Marketing, having to train, retain team and working hard. Now since 2017, KD launched her small business KDTY Gallery that showcases a beautiful combo of Indian home decor & Australian Artist. We trice on supporting handcrafted and artists for their work. Her experiences over the years have encouraged her to thrive and reach to where she is today. She likes to share her experiences through career talks and workshops.

Shrishti Shah

Shrishti is a lawyer in the Government team at McCabes. Shrishti works on a range of institutional abuse claims. Shrishti holds a Bachelor of Laws from Macquarie University and was admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW in 2021. Since her admission, Shrishti has obtained experience within family and personal injury matters. This allowed Shrishti to obtain experience in representing a diverse clientele and delivering high quality outcomes in court, settlement conferences and other forms of alternative dispute resolutions. Shrishti prides herself in her commitment to delivering optimal results for clients and her extensive communication skills.

Siddhartha Baral

Siddhartha Baral, is an international student from Nepal who began his journey in 2016. After completing his master’s in computer science, he now works as a senior software engineer for the gov of NSW. He has personally experienced the challenges of adapting to a new country and culture. This shared journey allows him to connect with newcomers and provide them with valuable guidance and support as they embark on their own paths.

Siddhartha is eager to share his knowledge, provide guidance and offer support to students who may be going through similar hurdles. He wants to make a positive impact on the lives of others and empower them to thrive in their educational endeavours and ultimately also help them achieve their academic and personal goals.

Vithyaa Thavapalan

Vithyaa identifies as an Australian Tamil whose family is from the northeast of Sri Lanka. She has over 10 years of experience in service to the community, business and investigation.

She is the co-founder and President of Brown Boss Babes, an organisation that empowers all women of colour with a focus on south Asian women through workshops and events across Australia. Full time she works as the 2IC and Senior Forensic Fire Investigator at Fire Forensics, operates two businesses one in e-commerce and the other in professional services. She also owned the renowned Sydney Flower Walls which she sold off to make time for her now 8 month old son, Velan. On top of that she also sits on the University of Technology Sydney’s Young Alumni Board.

Her business Murs De Fleurs Events won the local business awards in 2020. She was the finalist in the Stellar South Asian Women Awards presented by the Australian South Asian Centre in 2022. She won the Australian Tamil Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of Year Award in 2022 and recently was a guest speaker at Cumberland Council International Women’s Day Awards in 2023. She was recently awarded Bronze in The Rising Star Award at the Women Changing the World Awards in 2023.

Neha Jain

Neha has a bachelors in education and has taught for over 15 years in the early and primary years. She also has a life coaching and neuro linguistic programming diploma. Currently she’s building a business in showing families how to make bilingual language learning fun. She is very excited to be a mentor as she also came here as an international student and understands the challenges and successes that one can face.

Neha is also the founder of bindaas bilinguals a business that works with families and educators to promote educational, play based and creativity within bilingual language learning. She is also a teacher with 15 years of experience in various roles and is currently running some music and language playgroups.

Gayathri Singh

Gayathri Singh arrived in Australia in 2005 as an International Student and completed her Bachelor of Laws (2005 – 2008) and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (2009) in University of Tasmania. She moved to Sydney in 2010 for work and completed her Master of Laws in University of Sydney (2012-2013), whilst working as a solicitor in private practice.

After working as a solicitor in Sydney for over 12 years’, which included couple of career breaks to grow her family, she started New Wave Legal concentrating in the areas of insolvency, debt recovery, property law (conveyancing, building and construction), business law including general business contracts, wills, and estate planning. She is currently working on her project “Lawyering Mumpreneurs”, where she will be working along with other mums in business, who are setting up their businesses or who have established businesses, to provide affordable legal solutions.

She is always finding ways to give back to the community and share her experiences with others

Khyati Bhatia

Khyati is a senior Technology Executive with over 20 years of experience who is passionate about driving wins and success for business and customers, ensuring they leverage technology and solutions to their full potential and solve for business challenges.

Driven by growth and a customer first mindset, she has extensive experience with strategic design and execution of organizational change, ways of working and driving continuous improvement. Known for being able to deliver on successful transformation programs, she most recently established an industry leading Presales and Technology Solutions Practice for a leading Telecommunications organisation.

Khyati also has personal passion for yoga and meditation has allowed her to promote wellbeing across her teams and the broader business, ensuring that all corporate citizens have a work life balance and the focus on our mental and physical health is not lost in the “busy-ness” of our lives.

Having spent over 20 years working in corporate sector at senior levels, Khyati decided to embark on seeking formal training in yoga and meditation after realising the tremendous impact it had on her own mental and physical wellbeing.

Khyati is committed to leveraging her business knowledge, strong people skills to drive balance, empathy, flexibility, and gender equality in workplace and our society more broadly.

Dr Rani

Rani is a holistic health care worker and a life coach for holistic healing from past traumas. She finished her schooling from Saint Mary’s in Kathmandu, Year 11, and Year 12 in modern Indian school Kathmandu. Rani then pushed off to India and graduated in Bachelor of Psychology from Fergusson College in Pune, Maharashtra. She worked with many underprivileged, in Dharavi in Mumbai. She worked with rape survivors, single mothers, poor, the disabled, uneducated people who had the kindest of heart.

Rani realised from very early years of her life, having been gone through depression / anxiety herself that she needed to understand people better. So, she felt she needed to study outside the classrooms, the books, to be able to understand humans’ behaviour better if she was to be a good counsellor.

Rani also studied meditation and soul connection from Indian healers and how to understand our inner world & our inner peace, and how to live better with contentment. She has also worked at NSW Education for more than 20 years as school support for students & staff for their mental care. Rani has also worked at psych wards as volunteer around NSW hospitals to understand mental health better and art of healing for patients. Rani has her my own healing centre, RANI’s couch, where she counsels many, face to face or WhatsApp. She does marriage counselling, family counselling, one on one counselling, and teenagers and children counselling. Mental health is very dear to her heart, and she loves helping people find their happy like she found hers.

Agam Mahal

Agam has been in this beautiful country for the past 8 years. She grew up in Northern India in the state of Punjab. As an international student herself she has lived experiences that have led her to this life full of contentment and self-actualization.

She studied environmental management and sustainability in Melbourne and has been working in the field for the past 4 years since she moved to Sydney for her first professional job. Agam started in the consulting sector, and she is currently working for the State govt in tackling our future climate change goals. She also volunteers for an organisation – Young Women in Sustainability in her free time.

She is also passionate about uplifting women, especially WOC, to reach their full potential and break down the glass ceiling.

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