Gagan V.

Gagan V.

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Studied at Harvard Kennedy School

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Works at Amazon

Available Wednesday at 1:30 AM UTC

Only working with clients looking to enter college in between Fall 2026 and Fall 2027.

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About Gagan

I am a tenured college admissions and career coach with experience in public, private, and non-profit sectors. I have worked with students from across the world, guiding them in their admissions process. With over 10 years of experience in the space, I am well-versed in providing holistic guidance that enables clients to enter prestigious universities, such as Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Princeton, the University of Michigan, and the University of California at Berkeley, among many others. I have served as an admissions advisor with CollegAdvisor.com, Varsity Tutors, and Mentorverse. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their undergraduate and graduate dreams! I have also spent a decade using my multi-industry expertise to provide curated guidance that enables clients to excel in the career search process, from finding the right role to building their brand to negotiating a compensation package. I am also a former Career Coach and Advisor at Harvard University, where I advised undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, on career planning and navigation. I have successfully helped early-career and tenured professionals obtain roles in selective organizations including Google (technology), the World Economic Forum (IGO), Guidehouse (consulting), Noblis (non-profit), Deloitte (consulting), and Meta (technology). Whether you are a new graduate looking to discover your first role or an experienced professional ready for a pivot, I can help.

Why do I coach?

I coach because I believe that the right guidance at the right moment can change the trajectory of someone’s life. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with students and professionals to help them navigate some of their most important decisions—whether it’s gaining admission to top universities, making career pivots, or accelerating their professional growth. What drives me is my passion for empowering individuals with the tools, strategies, and confidence to achieve their goals. I know firsthand how overwhelming the college admissions and career development process can be, and I strive to bring clarity, structure, and a results-driven approach to my coaching. Beyond just applications and resumes, coaching is about transformation. I enjoy helping people uncover their unique strengths, articulate their stories, and take decisive action toward their aspirations. Seeing my clients achieve their dreams, often surpassing their own expectations, is incredibly fulfilling. Coaching is not just something I do—it’s a calling that aligns with my passion for mentorship, personal development, and lifelong learning.

Work Experience

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Senior Program Manager

Amazon

May 2025 - Present

United Nations Logo

Digital Innovation + Strategy Advisor

United Nations

November 2021 - May 2025

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Senior Advisor & Advisor Team Lead (ATL)

CollegeAdvisor.com

June 2020 - June 2023

Deloitte Logo

Senior Consultant

Deloitte

September 2020 - November 2021

Compass Family Services Logo

Strategy Consultant

Compass Family Services

October 2019 - May 2021

Guidehouse Logo

Senior Consultant

Guidehouse

August 2019 - September 2020

Google Logo

People Programs Coordinator

Google

July 2015 - August 2017

Teach For China Logo

Fellow

Teach For China

June 2013 - June 2015

Gagan was also given offers to work at

  • World Economic Forum Logo

    World Economic Forum

  • Booz Allen Hamilton Logo

    Booz Allen Hamilton

  • Teach For America Logo

    Teach For America

  • BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Foundation Logo

    BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Foundation

Education

Harvard Kennedy School Logo

Harvard Kennedy School

Master's degree, Public Policy | Management, Leadership, and Decision Sciences

2017 - 2019

Co-Chair, Admissions Ambassadors | Co-Chair, Class Fund | Ambassador, Advanced Leadership Institute

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Duke University

Bachelor of Arts, International Comparative Studies | Political Science

2009 - 2013

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