Natasha Bhandari Hemdev

Natasha Bhandari Hemdev is the Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at IvyWise, an educational consulting company.12 In her role, she works directly in Dubai to assist families in identifying the most suitable IvyWise programs for their needs and goals.1

Background and Education

Natasha has a diverse educational background:

• Undergraduate degree from McGill University
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Harvard University1

She grew up between Hong Kong, Dubai, and Singapore, giving her a unique perspective from living in both Eastern and Western cultures.1

Professional Experience

Prior to joining IvyWise, Natasha accumulated over 10 years of experience in the international education sector:

• Worked at the World Bank
• Gained experience in private schools1

Responsibilities at IvyWise

As the Regional Director for MENA, Natasha's duties include:

• Helping families identify appropriate IvyWise programs
• Organizing IvyWise events in the region to educate international families about the US admissions process
• Supporting the enrollment and event teams
• Assisting the partnerships team in developing relationships with schools and businesses in the MENA region1

Personal Interests

In her spare time, Natasha enjoys:

• Traveling
• Spending time with her family
• Golfing (she comes from a golfing family and hopes to improve her game in Dubai)1

Natasha's unique background and extensive experience in international education make her well-suited for her role in helping families navigate the complex US admissions process from the MENA region.