Staff

Uttaraa Jadhav, Resident Director, Pune Program
Uttaraa Jadhav comes to the Alliance with extensive experience in higher education as a consultant to the University of Pune's NAAC project for Performance Excellence in Higher Education, as well as over five years of experience in study abroad management in India and a strong professional background in business administration and information technology. A Pune native, Uttaraa has strong ties to the local business, IT, and performing arts communities, and is both a capable administrator and a ready ear for student support. Together with Prashant Kothadiya, Uttaraa is committed to running a high-quality, academically rigorous program that introduces U.S. undergraduates to contemporary India though the lens of development issues, environmental studies, and public health. 

Prashant Kothadiya, Director for Insitutional and Community Relations, Pune Program
A well-known development consultant, social activist, and head of the Sakaal Social Foundation, Prashant Kothadiya brings to the Alliance over 10 years of study abroad program management in India, as well as extensive experience in Indian higher education and development work with regional, national and international NGOs. A Pune native and committed international educator, Prashant is well-connected within academic, non-profit, and performing arts communities, and is responsible for gaining our students access to the best of what Pune has to offer.