Meet Our Mentors & Advisors
Get to know the certified study abroad veterans directing I20 Scholars exam prep and university admissions consulting.
Ravi Devanaboina
Co-Founder | Passionate Study Abroad Mentor
Credentials
Professional Summary
Passionate Study Abroad Mentor and MBA Graduate with more than 20+ years of experience in the overseas education domain. He has dedicated his career to helping students achieve their global academic dreams through strategic mentoring and test preparation.
Instructional Focus & Experience
- Mentored more than 10,000+ students for SAT, Advanced Placement (AP), GRE, GMAT, and global admits in top universities across the globe.
- Worked with premium companies like Visu International Ltd, Manya - The Princeton Review, and IMS India handling Sales & Business Development.
- More than 20+ years of experience in the Overseas Education domain.
- Expert in test preparation strategy and global admissions consulting.
Key Achievements
- Successfully guided 10,000+ students toward top-tier global university admits.
- Extensive experience in leading Sales & Business Development for top test-prep brands in India.
- Specialized mentoring for standardized exams: SAT, Advanced Placement, GRE, and GMAT.
Devender Nanumasa
Co-Founder | Senior Foreign Education Advisor
Credentials
Professional Summary
With over 20+ years of distinguished experience in the international education industry, Mr. Devender Nanumasa has dedicated his career to empowering students and transforming educational aspirations into global success stories. Over the years, he has built an exceptional career with some of the world's leading study abroad organizations and multinational education companies, earning a reputation as a trusted mentor, counsellor, and strategist.
Instructional Focus & Experience
- Successfully guided thousands of students toward admissions at the world's most prestigious universities, including Ivy League colleges.
- Provides comprehensive guidance covering academic planning, standardized test preparation, scholarships, financial planning, visa assistance, and career development.
- Expertise in simplifying complex educational decisions, making him highly trusted by aspiring families.
- Guiding philosophy: "Your Aspirations are High. Our Commitment is Higher."
Key Achievements
- Guiding students for over 20+ years as a Student Coordinator and senior advisor.
- Expertise spans primary, middle, high school, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels.
- Collaborative mentoring aligning students, parents, and advisors for long-term global career success.
Narendrakumar Vadgaonkar
SAT Program Expert (Verbal) | Senior Verbal Mentor
Credentials
Professional Summary
Accomplished Senior Verbal Educator with over 18 years of experience in education, admissions test preparation, and academic mentoring, including 7–8 years of specialized international SAT coaching. Expertise spans SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, and TOEFL Verbal Reasoning.
Instructional Focus & Experience
- External SAT Mentor at Oakridge International School (Gachibowli) & CHIREC International School (Kondapur), helping students achieve competitive scores for Ivy League admissions.
- Provided one-on-one and small-group SAT mentoring to students from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and UAE.
- Former Senior Verbal Trainer at Manya Education / The Princeton Review, delivering flagship, school-based, and high-impact batches.
- Former Verbal Aptitude Trainer & Faculty Mentor at Uwezo Learning Inc., leading instruction and curriculum development.
Key Achievements
- Trained and mentored 20,000+ students across India and international markets.
- Guided students to top scores: SAT 1590 (25% of students scoring above 1500), GRE 338, GMAT 780.
- Recognized for faculty training, assessment design, and academic quality assurance.
Siddula Manasa
Quant Faculty
Credentials
Professional Summary
A dedicated Mathematics Educator and Quantitative Aptitude Trainer with extensive experience in coaching students for competitive and study-abroad examinations. A veteran in SAT, GRE, and GMAT training with proven expertise in curriculum development and result-oriented instruction.
Instructional Focus & Experience
- Certified Quant Faculty from Manya - The Princeton Review.
- Former Quant Faculty at Kanan.co, specializing in study-abroad math coaching.
- Former Math Mentor & Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Turito India Pvt. Ltd.
- Former Senior Math Faculty at Leverage Edu, implementing result-oriented teaching methodologies.
Key Achievements
- Delivered Math (SAT, GRE & GMAT) training at prestigious corporate and educational institutions.
- Coached students and corporate trainees at Tech Mahindra and BITS Pilani.
- Quant Mentor at Oakridge International School and other leading institutions.
Rajeev Reddy Duggasani
Senior Verbal Faculty
Credentials
Professional Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Verbal Aptitude and English Language Proficiency (ELP) Trainer with extensive experience in preparing students for globally recognized standardized tests, including GMAT, GRE, SAT, PTE, TOEFL, and IELTS.
Instructional Focus & Experience
- Certified Senior Verbal Faculty by The Princeton Review at Manya, Hyderabad.
- Delivered comprehensive GMAT, GRE, and SAT training through online and classroom modes for Indian and international students.
- Audited and enhanced vocabulary flashcards for the WordsApp to improve learning effectiveness.
- Mentored CBSE and ICSE students of Grades XI and XII in Verbal Aptitude and academic development.
Key Achievements
- Designed SAT course structures, academic schedules, and curriculum frameworks to enhance student engagement.
- Successfully mentored students from diverse international backgrounds, earning excellent teaching ratings.
- Developed and refined academic content, practice materials, and assessments across multiple test-prep programs.