Founder, CEO

Sunny created StrivePath to center the focus on the student, believing this approach leads to better results and happier students. 

His goal is to prepare students for college and life with a stronger sense of self. As a parent of three, Sunny understands the challenges of distinguishing fact from noise. 

He aims to simplify their lives by becoming a trusted source, making the journey to academic success easier for families.

Consultant

Saumya joined StrivePath to empower students through personalized academic and college advising. She is dedicated to fostering holistic development and guiding students in discovering their strengths and interests. 

At StrivePath, Saumya leverages community resources and market insights to simplify the college application process for students and parents. Her approach ensures families have access to curated lists of tutors, summer programs, internships, and job opportunities, making their lives easier. With her support, students navigate academic planning, career exploration, and college admissions with confidence and clarity.

Consultant

Katty joined StrivePath to bring her passion for college access and expert guidance to students and families. With a strong background in college counseling and a degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, Katty is dedicated to supporting students through every step of the college admissions process.

At StrivePath, Katty leverages her deep understanding of admission trends and her personalized approach to make the college application journey less stressful and more successful. She focuses on each student's strengths and personal journey, providing tailored advice that helps students make informed decisions. Katty’s expertise ensures that students and their families have access to the resources and insights needed to navigate academic planning, college selection, and admissions with confidence.

Consultant - Sports Recruiting

Jennifer is a Ventura County native with extensive experience in water polo coaching and college recruiting. A former Division 1 athlete and All-American, she brings a deep understanding of the athletic and academic pathways to collegiate success. Jennifer specializes in sports recruiting and has joined StrivePath to leverage her expertise in guiding student-athletes through the college recruiting process. 

 Jennifer’s unique combination of coaching experience and personal athletic achievements makes her an invaluable resource for student-athletes aspiring to excel at the collegiate level.

Consultant

Kathie joined StrivePath to help bring more peace and confidence to parents and students in the college-going experience. She has a heart for every student to explore their unique talents and interests and to find their own voice in the process. She spent over 20 years in marketing at eBay and PayPal before beginning academic and college counseling in the Mountain View/Sunnyvale area, initially driven by her oldest daughter’s journey. She greatly enjoys volunteering as a college mentor with the AVID program at MVHS. She has a BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly, San Luis Obistpo and a certificate in College Counseling from UC San Diego Extension.

Consultant

Sana has over a decade of experience as a college admissions counselor, guiding students applying to selective schools, liberal arts colleges, UC campuses, and Master's programs, including transfer and international applicants.

With a BA in English and French from Franklin and Marshall and an MFA from Columbia, Sana began her career as an essay editor, later helping hundreds of students navigate applications for diverse programs like engineering, business, and pre-med. A traditionally published author, she excels at empowering students to craft authentic essays. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing retreats, strength training, and spending time with her two children.

Counselor

Khushnuma Driver joins StrivePath as a seasoned School counselor and College Advisor. With over a decade of experience, she has worked extensively with students in diverse educational settings, including having served as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Counselor where she provided academic, mental health, and college counseling to students in the rigorous IB program. In this role, she has guided students through academic planning, extended essays, and community service projects, while nurturing their personal and emotional growth.  Khushnuma is passionate about helping students navigate their academic and career journeys, empowering them to thrive by embracing their strengths and unique skills. Khushnuma holds a Masters Degree in both School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. She currently lives in the Bay Area with her husband.

Community Manager

Sarah joined StrivePath to bring her passion for helping students find the right college to the Tri-Valley region of the East Bay. With over twenty years in Corporate Human Resources and personal experience navigating her own children's academic journeys, she understands the importance of holistic development and community resources. 

At StrivePath, Sarah uses her connections and research skills to provide valuable market insights and curated lists of tutors, summer programs, internships, and jobs, making life easier for families. Her dedication ensures students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in their best-fit colleges.

Community Manager

Hilarie's journey to join StrivePath came to fruition because of her oldest daughter’s goals with academic and college counseling.  She greatly admires the holistic approach StrivePath offers the student and family through this process and wanted to lend her strengths to further foster the experience for all parties involved.

She looks forward to sharing her skill set as an event coordinator and community lead resource manager to support future students find their own success as individuals while thriving with their talents and passions. 

Community Manager

Lynn Andrews brings over 15 years of experience in product management, digital health, and strategic partnerships to her role at StrivePath. She focuses on building relationships with local chambers of commerce, sports teams, cultural organizations, and businesses while representing StrivePath at community events. Lynn collaborates with service providers to create valuable resources for StrivePath families and organizes events such as workshops and school presentations. Her expertise in leveraging technology for educational initiatives enhances StrivePath's mission to support student success through community engagement and resource accessibility.

Community Manager

Myrna joined StrivePath to combine her financial sector experience with her passion for education and community service. With a background in client relations and marketing support for mutual fund companies, she developed a deep understanding of client needs. After dedicating time to raising her child and volunteering in school activities, she recognized the challenges of the college application process. At StrivePath, Myrna applies her skills to support students through high school and college applications, providing valuable insights and resources to ensure they thrive academically and socially.

Advisor

Brooks E. Scott is a professionally certified Executive Coach, Interpersonal Communications Expert, Strategic Advisor, and DEI Expert specializing in leadership and management training. Before becoming an executive coach, Brooks served as the VP of Safety for a cybersecurity company, managed operations for the protection team of the CEO and COO of Meta, worked as a New Jersey State Trooper, a 5th-grade elementary school teacher is also currently the COO of a New York-based law firm. Brooks has facilitated leadership development courses for tens of thousands of managers across the world’s top companies. 

Advisor

Travis is a highly accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in developing educational strategies and leading teams. He spent years in the classroom as an English Teacher and Leadership Advisor before becoming Principal at Acalanes High School. 

Joining StrivePath, Travis aims to bring clarity to college admissions during these ambiguous times and unite our communities. He is dedicated to driving educational excellence, fostering continuous improvement, and supporting students on their academic journeys. Travis lives in the Bay Area with his wife Lindsey, a nurse, and their three children, ages 10, 8, and 5.