Connect Overseas

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THE TEAM

Expert Assistance with the Best Study Visa Consultant

Dr Supriya Rao

Founder & Chairman

Dr Supriya Rao, Founder & Chairman is a specialist in the Higher Education sector and has a rich experience of counselling and guiding students for the past two decades. During her career she has held a variety of roles with education consultancies in India and as well as senior regional management roles for two UK universities: Glasgow Caledonian University and Manchester Metropolitan University.

A Commerce graduate from Bangalore University, Supriya has worked across many sectors before stepping into the Higher Education Sector.  Supriya is well connected with universities and Education bodies in India and has been successful in setting up MoUs with leading Universities in India during her tenure with GCU, UWA and with MMU.  She is also a career mentor at an NGO which supports education for underprivileged children, and believes in nurturing these young minds and helping them make their dreams a reality..

She believes that effective and efficient communication, along with a strong desire to learn is the mantra for success.

Sruthi V P

Admissions and Student Advisor

Sruthi is an esteemed Admissions and Student Advisor specializing in overseas education. With a Masters of Commerce background, she skillfully navigates the complexities of international admissions requirements, ensuring students not only meet criteria but also thrive in their chosen academic environments. As an Admission Specialist, Sruthi is dedicated to shaping transformative educational experiences, facilitating seamless transitions for those seeking global education opportunities. Her ultimate goal is to contribute to the success of both students and institutions by facilitating enriching educational experiences that transcend borders.

Ameena Tabassum

Assistant Manager – USA/Canada/Australia

Ameena Tabassum: – Assistance Manager-USA, Canada & Australia
Reliable and possess excellent time keeping skills. An enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and hard-working person. A mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations & able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative, holding an experience of 10 yrs. in the field of studying overseas & 8 plus years of work exp in field of customer service in the companies like Unilever & Reliance Retail with leading job roles.
Works on Quality not Quantity.

Vandana R

Assistant Manager – UK/Ireland/EU

Dedicated and results-driven Student Counselor with over 7 years of experience specializing in advising students for successful visa applications in the UK and Ireland. Proven track record of achieving 100% visa success. Proficient in multiple languages, equipped with an agile mindset, and recognized as a certified UK agent by the British Council.

RupaPriya. S

Student Advisor (Dubai)

RupaPriya is a Business Graduate with a Masters in Human Resource(HR) and has 15 years of Experience across areas of Branch Coordinator Administration, Human Resource(HR) and Student Counselling. She has successfully managed at Team and also been awarded the Best Performer for 9 Consecutive years by her previous employer. RupaPriya has been successful in assisting students pursue their dream to study at their dream university and also worked for Universities in Wales for a brief period. Her strength is her personalised advise to students and assisting students with the entire process. She brings her experience of quality service to the Team at Connect Overseas.

Sushma B Rao is a civil engineer with environmental engineering as elective from Bangalore.  She has more than 2 decades of experience in kitchen design and interior design.  She blends her knowledge of design along with Vaastu while working with a client.  Sushma has designed for celebrities and to name a few, Mr. Narayan Murthy (Founder of Infosys), Mr. Nandan Nilenkeni, Mr. Anil Kumble-Cricketer, Mr. Chiranjeevi Telugu superstar, Ex CM of Arunachal Pradesh Mr. Nabam Tuki, Ex Doctor of UNESCO during her work experience at Veneta Cucine, Hafele, Rimari, Ireo, Kohler, Sleek.

She believes that ability to understand the need of the client is the key to successful design of their dream home.

Sushma B Rao

CEO