Team

Counselion is supported by a distinguished network of advisors, scholars, educators, and institutional leaders whose experience reflects the highest standards of academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and strategic leadership. Shaped by some of the world’s most respected institutions and influential professional environments, our team brings exceptional depth of perspective, sound judgment, and global insight to every engagement. United by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and long term impact, they help individuals and institutions navigate consequential decisions with confidence, purpose, and distinction.

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Leadership

Founders

Tikka Muhammad Abbas Khan

Co Founder

London School of Economics

Tikka Muhammad Abbas Khan graduated from Colgate University with a double major in International Relations and Political Science, where he developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking, global affairs, and interdisciplinary research within a rigorous liberal arts environment.

Yan Liang

Co Founder

Harvard University

Yan Liang is a Harvard graduate, where he completed his Master's degree in Instructional Technology, complemented by interdisciplinary coursework across the Harvard Kennedy School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. His academic experience reflects a cross system understanding of education, policy, and innovation within globally leading institutions.

Advisory

Global Advisory Board

Dr Laraib Niaz

Chair, Global Advisory Board

University of Cambridge

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Ashna Sahni

Advisor

India

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Muhammad Faizan Qasim

Advisor

Pakistan

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Counselion Network

Our Consultants

Bakhtiar Iqbal

Consultant

London School of Economics

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Chenwei Yuan

Consultant

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Chenwei holds a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, as well as a Master's degree in Psychology from University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She also earned dual Bachelor's degrees from Peking University Health Science Center.

Chloe Eoyang

Consultant

New York University

Chloe holds a B.A. in International Area Studies from New York University, having studied across NYU's campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi.

Henry Han

Consultant

Harvard Kennedy School

Henry holds a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor's degree in Management from Guanghua School of Management.

Jiarui Cui

Consultant

Harvard Kennedy School

Jiarui Cui is currently pursuing a Master in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, concentrating in Data and Research Methods.

Kathy Yin

Consultant

Stanford University

Kathy holds a Master's degree from Stanford University.

Mina Chen

Consultant

Harvard Kennedy School

Mina is currently pursuing a Master in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, with a focus on technology policy, data, and research methods.

Mohammad Nawaz Khan

Consultant

Columbia Law School

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Muhammad Mohid Niaz

Consultant

SOAS University of London

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Nuo Lei

Consultant

Brown University

Nuo is a Visiting Scholar in Applied Mathematics at Brown University.

Tracy Chan

Consultant

Harvard University

Tracy holds a Master's degree in Human Development and Education from Harvard University.

Xe Zhou

Consultant

Harvard University

Xe holds a Master's degree in Learning Design, Technology, and Innovation from Harvard University.

Ziji Chen

Consultant

University of Oxford

Ziji holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from University of Oxford, where her research focuses on computational infrastructure and artificial intelligence. She also earned an M.Sc. in Applied Computational Science and Engineering from Imperial College London, and a B.Sc. in Atmospheric Science (with a minor in Accounting) from Sun Yat sen University.

From Counselion

Message from the Counselion Team

We are a team of experts across education, policy, research, and institutional strategy who support decisions that shape long term outcomes.

“Every individual, institution, and aspiration carries a story that deserves to be understood with care and considered with purpose.”

At Counselion, we believe that meaningful outcomes are rarely the result of chance. They emerge from thoughtful decisions, disciplined guidance, and a clear understanding of both potential and context.

Our commitment is not simply to advise, but to serve as trusted partners in moments that shape futures. Whether supporting academic ambitions, institutional priorities, or strategic decisions, we approach every engagement with integrity, intellectual rigor, and a long term perspective.

We are grateful for the trust placed in us and remain dedicated to helping those we serve navigate complexity with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

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