Arjun Arora
Experience: Arjun brings 10+ years of experience implementing ethical AI and analytics solutions across various industries (technology, logistics, banking, and higher education). Previously leading more than 100+ enterprise-wide AI and data projects and educating hundreds of teams on ethical AI best practices.
BEST CAREER ADVICE
First ask yourself who you want to be, then go do that!
Michael Griffin
Experience: Michael brings 25+ years of experience in higher education administration, spanning admissions, enrollment, retention, financial aid, and advising. With a background in private universities and public systems, he now focuses on helping high school students navigate career and postsecondary education pathways.
BEST CAREER ADVICE
Visionaries see no barriers, only what could be. They ask what if and why not. Answered by let’s try. They see the invisible. What do you see?
Alan Beaudrie
Experience: Nationally recognized, award-winning academic advisor with 25+ years in higher education. Founder of Beaudrie College Success Coaching, LLC. Former advisor at ASU and University of Arizona.
BEST CAREER ADVICE
The purpose of college is not to prepare you for what you will do the rest of your life. It is to prepare you for your first steps after graduation. You just need to make sure you are going in the right direction.
Anna Stoefen
Experience: With 10+ years in content development & digital publishing for SaaS startups, and a deep background in editorial operations, online course creation, and legal work, Anna brings a wide range of industry experience to craft easy onboarding and delightful learning experiences.
BEST CAREER ADVICE
Stay flexible, curious, and keep learning.
Aditya Gupta
Experience: Aditya, a Computer Science graduate from the University of Arizona, has 3+ years as a Teaching Assistant and Peer Advisor, supporting 450+ students. A former data analyst, he specializes in leveraging technology to optimize solutions, enhance user experiences, and drive impactful, data-driven results.
BEST CAREER ADVICE
Reach out, don’t hesitate—it's the first step to growth.
Shubham Shinde
Experience: 4+ years in AI research and academic advising. MS in Computer Science from Santa Clara; former Amazon employee and AI hackathon winner. Improved advising AI model accuracy and speed by 75%.
BEST CAREER ADVICE
To achieve independence and success, you must work harder and smarter than the rest, especially when others quit. Success isn't reserved for a select few; it belongs to those who persist when others let go.
Zachary Little
Experience: 7+ years in customer success and consultative sales across ed-tech, real estate, and hospitality. Now focused on building scalable support systems that help partner schools thrive.
BEST CAREER ADVICE
The best processes are the ones that make people feel supported, not processed.
Stephen Blaker
Experience: Cofounder of Blaker & Granet with 10+ years helping students and professionals navigate U.S. immigration for career success. Client industries include tech, healthcare, real estate, and apparel.
BEST CAREER ADVICE
Where there is a will, there is a way.
Alan Williams
Experience: Alan is an engineering leader who transforms technical organizations through strategic architecture and team development. With 20+ years across enterprise and startup environments, he specializes in accelerating release velocity, reducing costs, and strengthening security postures. Known for building collaborative, high-impact teams that bridge technical strategy with hands-on execution.
Best Career Advice: Do what you love, learn from your experiences, and have no regrets!
Our Story
Advisor AI was born from lived experience. Our founder, Arjun Arora, grew up facing barriers as a first-generation college student, immigrant, and member of the LGBTQ+ community. But with the right advisors, intentional skill-building, and relentless perseverance, he turned those challenges into milestones, becoming a global technology leader who has trained thousands and led AI solutions for Fortune 500 companies.
In 2024, Arjun and a team of nationally recognized advisors visited more than 250 colleges and heard the same story everywhere: fragmented systems, overwhelmed staff, and students left to figure things out alone.
Out of those conversations came Advisor AI—built to give every student clear, personal, and continuous support, and to amplify human connection so students can see a path forward, graduate with confidence, and pursue their boldest dreams.
