The All India Independent Education Counsellors (AIIEC) is guided by a team of experienced counsellors who bring deep insight, integrity, and commitment to advancing the profession. Their collective experience helps shape AIIEC’s initiatives, uphold ethical standards, and strengthen our community of counselling professionals.
Our Leadership Team
Dr. Neeraj Mandhana
President Emeritus
Dr. Mandhana, the founder of AIIEC, provides long-term guidance and mentorship, drawing on his extensive experience in counselling and education to support the organisation’s mission.
Ms Revathi Shivakumar
President Elect
As President-Elect, Ms Shivakumar leads AIIEC’s strategic initiatives, guiding the organisation’s growth and fostering excellence in education counselling across India.
Ms Garima Agarwal
Treasurer
Ms Agarwal oversees AIIEC’s financial operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective management of resources.
Ms Namarta Pandey
Membership Committee Head
Ms Pandey leads the review and selection of new members, ensuring that AIIEC maintains a professional and ethically grounded community of counsellors.
Our Advisory Board
The Advisory Board provides expert guidance and strategic input to help AIIEC achieve its goals and uphold high professional standards in the counselling field.
Mr. Nirmal Agarwal
Advisory Board Member
Nirmal brings a unique blend of expertise shaped by his own Ivy League and Stanford journey. A former IACAC committee member, he has mentored thousands of students and aspiring counsellors across India.
Ms. Katherine Mehta
CEO & Founder, Edvanta Consulting
Originally from the United States and now rooted in Delhi, Katherine brings a global perspective to education consulting. A Kenyon College graduate with a Post-graduate Certificate in College Counselling from Columbia University Teachers College, her insights have been featured in Business Standard, The Hindu, and Business World Education. She is driven by the conviction that every student, with the right mentorship, has the potential to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Mr. Punnya Vij
Advisory Board Member
A St. Stephen's alumnus, his meticulous counselling style and deep expertise in admissions and test preparation bring strong strategic insight to the AIIEC Advisory Board.
Professional Development
Mr. Abhinav Nath
International Education Consultant
Born in India and educated in England and the US, Abhinav brings a truly international perspective to college advising. A Summa Cum Laude graduate with a double major in Business and Sports Administration, he was a standout NCAA soccer player and recipient of the NCAA Elite 90 Award. He holds a Penn certification in International College Advising and brings nearly a decade of IEC experience to his work with AIIEC members.
Ms. Amardeep Bhatia
Education Counsellor
An engineer by training and UCLA-trained counsellor by calling, Amardeep brings two decades of experience helping students discover where they truly belong. Having lived, studied, and worked in the US for over a decade, she offers a rare blend of American institutional insight and Indian cultural warmth — guided by a simple belief that no student should have to navigate their path alone.
Social Media
Ms. Kanchan Chadha
Founder, Spirit Education Consulting
With over 20 years of experience guiding students into leading global universities, Kanchan is recognised for her strategic, highly personalised approach — combining profile building, academic planning, and data-driven application strategy. A member of Career Counsellors of India and recently elected Social Media Head of AIIEC, she is committed to upholding excellence, ethics, and innovation in education guidance.