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The journey so far...
The Outreach Collective is the story of 2 awesome individuals who've spent the good part of the past 15+ years in the higher education domain. With their commitment towards creating a future of possibilities and the demand for focused engagement opportunities for outreach professionals the TOC community was born! And it was founded on a simple foundation of creating inclusivity and promoting diversity for all.
In less than 6 months over 1,000 professionals have become a part of this rapidly growing community and the high inter-community engagement has led people to not only find growth in their careers, but expand their horizons, and share their knowledge and experience with other!
We thank you for being on The Outreach Collective platform and look forward to knowing more about your journey within the community!
Our Story
Co-founder
Ankur Vohra
Ankur is a Senior Outreach, Higher education, Market entry, and Career guidance professional who is known for his collaborative and innovative approaches to Outreach. A strong student success advocate, he has helped thousands of students make informed and meaningful career choices. As a public speaker, writer, and prolific reader, Ankur has conducted life and career guidance workshops across 500+ schools in over 35 countries. He has led national / international outreach and admissions efforts of several prestigious universities and organisations in India, such as Ashoka University, Cialfo, O.P. Jindal Global University and Masters’ Union. He is currently a Fellow and a Ph.D. candidate at O.P. Jindal Global University with research interests in Higher Education Financing. Ankur is also a bibliophile, active social media commentator and a ISKCON Bhakta.
Co-founder
Bhakti Shah
Bhakti Shah has served as the Director of Global Outreach and Strategic Partnerships at Huron University. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in International Journalism, bringing extensive experience in K-12 and higher education sectors, including admissions, guidance, and ed-tech. Previously, Bhakti has worked with organizations like Krea University and Univariety. Her dedication to higher education is evident in her efforts to build strategic institutional partnerships and broaden Huron University's global presence. Bhakti believes universities act as essential knowledge ecosystems, connecting K-12 education, the workforce, and industry. In her free time, Bhakti enjoys cooking, listening to music, and spending time with her dog. She is also passionate about traveling, reading, and creating new workshop content.
Founders
Meet the founders who came together with a shared vision of creating a meaningful impact in the education and outreach sectors. United by their passion for fostering connections and empowering individuals, they established The Outreach Collective to build a vibrant and supportive community.
Founders
Meet the founders who came together with a shared vision of creating a meaningful impact in the education and outreach sectors. United by their passion for fostering connections and empowering individuals, they established The Outreach Collective to build a vibrant and supportive community.
Our Story