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Published on May 14, 2025
Our Mentors
BRE mentors offer
Global Expertise,
Real-world skills.
Our mentors are distinguished professionals and academics from the world’s leading universities and industries—bringing global expertise to every BRE program.
Our mentors come from
Our mentors come from some of the best universities and institutes around the world—and they bring more than just impressive credentials. They’re passionate about teaching, driven to help you grow, and always ready with insights that go beyond the textbook. At Big Red Education, you’ll be learning from people who’ve been where you want to go, and who know how to help you get there—whether that means tackling tough questions, exploring new ideas, or just figuring out your next big step.
Bringing the world’s best business professors to mentor YOU
DANIEL MCQUADE
Former Business Instructor, Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center
WENDELINE DE ZAN
Professor, Sloan Business School, MIT
Maya Gobert
Alum & Former Admissions Officer, Cornell University
Dustin Liu
Former Senior Associate Director of NYU Stern IPF
Dr Blaine Fisher
Artificial Intelligence Professor, Tulane University
Chassity K. Coston
Founding President, HGSE Global Education Leadership Collective
Dr. Aden Kittel
Lecturer, Motor Learning and Development
Prof. Pamm Phillips
Director of Sport Management Programs
Anushka Ravishankar
Author & Co-founder of Duckbill Books
Sayoni Basu
Editor & Co-founder of Duckbill Books
ŞIRIN KÖPRÜCÜ
Adjunct Professor at Stanford University
KAREN WALCH
Professor Emeritus at Thunderbird School of Global Management
PETER BRYANT
Professor at IE Business School
DR. SOGOL HOMAYOUN
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Master of Global Management (MGM) and the Accelerated 4+1 MGM programs
Global Thinkers. Academic Leaders. Proven Mentors.
With expertise across continents and disciplines, our mentors include professors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and strategists. They’ve guided hundreds of students toward world-class universities and meaningful career paths — and they’re ready to guide you.
Ivy League & Global Faculty
Learn from professors and scholars from top institutions like Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Cornell, and Columbia — bringing world-class academics directly to you.
Industry Leaders Across 10+ Fields
Our mentors are innovators, CEOs, researchers, and creatives from diverse sectors including AI, entrepreneurship, public policy, finance, design, and more.
1:1 Mentorship & Real-World Insights
Students receive personalized guidance and actionable feedback from mentors who blend academic excellence with industry relevance.
Successful Corporate Projects
Real Stories. Real Impact.
All the mentors were well trained and they used creative techniques to teach us.
-Tanya Tilokani,
Grade 12- Cambridge International School, Dubai
I saw children collaborating, ideating, reflecting, and sharing respectfully—it was fantastic energy. None of it would’ve been possible without Rishi’s commitment!
-Manit Jain,
Cofounder- Heritage Schools
My overall experience with BRE has been fantastic! BRE provides a nurturing and a growth-oriented environment!
-Radha Kulkarni,
Grade 10-Abhinava Vidyalaya English Medium High School, Pune
This is such an amazing opportunity to come up with projects of change & to have the guidance to make it a reality!
-Radhika Bharat Ram,
Joint Vice Chairperson -The Shri Ram School
BRE workshops gave me tools to correlate my knowledge to the world outside of the classroom.
-Vedika Agarwal,
Grade 11- La Martiniere For Girls, Kolkata
