The role of a mentor is important in a student’s life as they guide students to shape their careers and achieve scholastic excellence. Tertiary Education Advisors (TEA) aims to provide the right and effective mentoring, helping students choose the right career path, enabling them to realise their full potential and enhance the quality of their work. To facilitate this mission, Pratik Singh Uppal has been appointed as the Lead Mentor at TEA. He will be instrumental in mentoring students toward the right career path, paving the way for their success and helping them achieve higher echelons in life.
Commenting on the appointment, Siddharth Anand, Founder & CEO, TEA, said, “We are honoured to welcome Dr. Pratik Singh Uppal as a Lead Mentor at TEA. His extensive experience reflects his commitment to academic and professional excellence. With a strong research background, he brings a structured, strategic, and research-driven approach to student mentoring. His association with TEA will nurture each student to achieve their aspirations, leveraging his global experience and a proven track record in student mentoring and leadership development.”
Expressing his happiness and satisfaction with the appointment of Lead Mentor of TEA, Pratik Singh Uppal said, “Having been an academician all my life, this is a passion that is ingrained into me and I’m happy to guide the students of today on the right path to help them achieve their career goals. TEA and I share similar thoughts – of bringing about a visible change to students and guiding them on the right path to tap their inner strengths and channel them in the right direction”
As the Lead Mentor at TEA, Pratik’s primary role will be to help students from all walks of life and disciplines help students achieve their scholastic excellence and academic professional aspirations at some of the top-notch universities of the world.
A seasoned educator, mentor, and public speaker, Dr. Uppal has dedicated many years to higher education. He has been instrumental in developing and leading management programs. Throughout his career, he has mentored thousands of students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to help them excel in the competitive academic environments worldwide.
A TEDX licensee and speaker, Pratik has delivered keynote addresses at prestigious forums such as ACCCA UAE, South Africa, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and ICSI. He is also a regular speaker at many prestigious management associations. His global exposure includes participation in elite conferences like the Annual Curators Meeting of the Global Shapers (An initiative of the World Economic Forum); Shape South Asia and the UN Young Change Makers Conclave.
His mentorship is based on disciplined planning, critical thinking and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that students achieve their academic and professional aspirations at top universities across the globe.