Yasir Ansari

Yasir Ansari is the Founder and CEO of SimplED International Education Pvt. Ltd., a social enterprise focused on international student recruitment.15 He is an award-winning international educator who previously worked at various state universities in the U.S., including a role as an international student support coordinator at a land-grant university.1

Yasir's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student empowerment led him to establish SimplED.1 The company specializes in organizing innovative "smart tours" for international student recruitment, particularly in India.34 SimplED aims to make recruiting practices in India ethical, transparent, and commission-free while helping U.S. partners build sustainable recruiting programs.1

As a social entrepreneur and change maker in the international education space, Yasir is known for his dedication to meeting the needs of his audiences.5 He actively participates in industry conferences, such as the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) conference, where he has presented on topics like India's education landscape.2

Under Yasir's leadership, SimplED collaborates with major associations and organizations in the international education ecosystem, offering comprehensive services that include handling travel logistics for recruitment tours and facilitating direct interactions between educational institutions and potential students.13