Kavitalakshmi Chandran (She/Her)
About Kavitalakshmi Chandran (She/Her)
Kavitalakshmi Chandran serves as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at The George Washington University, where she focuses on integrating STEM and education for global impact. She has a diverse background in educational counseling and holds degrees from the University of Washington and the University of Nottingham.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Kavitalakshmi Chandran serves as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the university's efforts in attracting and enrolling undergraduate students. Her role involves overseeing various aspects of the admissions process and implementing strategies to enhance the university's outreach and engagement with prospective students.
Previous Experience in Education Counseling
Prior to her current role, Kavitalakshmi worked as a University Counselor at United World College in China from 2020 to 2022. In this position, she provided guidance to students regarding their university options and facilitated their academic and personal development. Her experience also includes serving as a Senior Education Advisor at EducationUSA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2015 to 2020, where she supported students in navigating the U.S. education system.
Educational Background
Kavitalakshmi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Nottingham, completing her studies from 2021 to 2023. This educational foundation supports her commitment to integrating STEM and education.
Involvement in Student Organizations
During her time at the University of Washington, Kavitalakshmi was actively involved in student organizations. She served on the International Student Advisory Committee and the Student Safety Committee as part of the Associated Students of the University of Washington from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she was the High School Lead for the University of Washington Dream Project from 2013 to 2014, where she worked to support high school students in their educational pursuits.
Career Aspirations
Kavitalakshmi aspires to build an international career in a positively challenging environment. Her passion for integrating STEM and education reflects her commitment to making a global impact through her professional endeavors. She seeks opportunities that allow her to leverage her expertise in education and admissions to foster student success on an international scale.