Global Development & Admissions Strategy
Founding Advisor | Admissions Philosophy & Global Education
Strategic Advisor | Strategy, Policy & Admissions Philosophy
Senior Advisor | Computational Biology, AI & Precision Medicine
Senior Advisor | Public Finance, Tax Policy & Governance
Senior Consultant | MPA, MPP & PhD Pathways (Economics & Public Policy)
Legal Consultant | Admissions & Career Strategy
Admissions Consultant | Data, Economics & Strategy
Founding Member | Global Development & Admissions Strategy
Farwa Batool is an internationally trained development and policy professional with deep academic grounding in international affairs and hands-on experience at leading multilateral institutions.
She completed her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (1999), followed by a Master of Arts in International Development from Georgetown University, where she developed a strong foundation in development economics, global governance, and institutional policy design.
Farwa has worked with prominent international organizations, including the World Bank and the International Labour Organization (ILO), contributing to development-focused initiatives within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Her work has involved:
• rigorous analytical thinking
• policy evaluation and program design
• engagement with global development frameworks
• collaboration across cultures, sectors, and disciplines
This experience gave her first-hand insight into how global institutions assess merit, leadership potential, and long-term impact.
As a Founding Member, Farwa contributes to:
• defining IVY Path’s strategic direction
• shaping admissions philosophy and standards
• advising on graduate and development-focused pathways
• embedding ethical, profile-first mentoring frameworks
She does not engage in admissions decision-making or guarantee outcomes.
“Strong outcomes are built when preparation, purpose, and profile align over time.”
Founding Advisor | Admissions Philosophy & Global Education
Zunaira Nawaz is a foreign-educated legal and policy professional with advanced academic training from leading global institutions. Her academic journey exposed her to elite admissions systems and the intellectual standards that define top-tier universities.
She completed her LLB from the University of London and LLM from Harvard Law School.
Her experience across high-responsibility environments involved:
• high-stakes decision-making
• policy and institutional analysis
• structured problem-solving
• multidisciplinary collaboration
Through this exposure, she developed a deep understanding of how elite institutions assess merit through intellectual coherence, ethical judgment, clarity of purpose, and contextual awareness.
Zunaira serves as a Founding Advisor, contributing to:
• admissions philosophy and standards
• ethical boundaries
• long-term profile-building frameworks
• alignment with global best practices
Her role is non-operational and non-client-facing.
Strategic Advisor | Strategy, Policy & Admissions Philosophy
Kanwal Batool is a senior public-sector professional and member of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), with extensive experience across governance, public administration, and institutional reform.
She received admission offers from Columbia University, the University of Oxford, and Harvard University under the World Bank scholarship framework, and opted to pursue Economic Policy Management at Columbia University, specializing in environment, climate policy, and development economics.
Her journey reflects late exposure to elite global systems — a reality for many high-potential students. This experience enabled her to understand:
• how context is evaluated
• why strong applicants are often misunderstood
• the importance of disciplined, early preparation
As Strategic Advisor, Kanwal:
• shapes IVY Path’s philosophy and ethics
• advises on long-term profile strategy
• ensures guidance reflects global logic and local realities
She does not engage in individual consulting or admissions decisions.
“The strongest applications understand the institution they are entering and present themselves with integrity.”
Senior Advisor | Computational Biology, AI & Precision Medicine
Naila Zaman is a computational biologist with a PhD in Bioinformatics, working at the intersection of multi-omics, artificial intelligence, and translational medicine.
She has led and coordinated large bioinformatics teams developing AI-assisted systems for:
• early disease detection
• precision oncology
• patient-specific treatment insights
Her expertise spans:
• multi-omics integration
• biomarker prioritization
• systems and network biology
• literature-driven evidence synthesis
Naila currently focuses on agentic and generative AI systems for automating end-to-end bioinformatics workflows.
As a Senior Advisor, she supports:
• PhD and research-focused applicants
• computational biology and AI-biomedical tracks
• research narrative and lab alignment
She does not guarantee outcomes or engage in admissions decisions.
“The future of biology lies not in more data, but in better questions and clinically grounded insight.”
Senior Advisor | Public Finance, Tax Policy & Governance
Zahid Hussain Morio is a senior civil services officer with over a decade of experience in Pakistan’s bureaucracy, preceded by five years in banking and finance. He currently serves as Additional Commissioner, Inland Revenue Service.
His work spans:
• tax administration modernization
• fraud detection and audit systems
• fiscal and legal reform implementation
He previously worked at the State Bank of Pakistan and in a leading commercial bank.
• MPA-EPM, Columbia University
Zahid advises applicants targeting:
• MPA / MPP programs
• public finance and governance pathways
His role is advisory and non-operational.
“Effective public policy is measured by institutional performance, not intent.”
Senior Consultant | MPA, MPP & PhD Pathways (Economics & Public Policy)
Adeel Sultan Kadri works at the intersection of economics, public policy, and development, with extensive experience in applied research and policy reform. Before pursuing his Master’s in Economic Policy Management (MPA-EPM) at Columbia University, Adeel spent over a decade leading research and policy initiatives in Pakistan.
His work has spanned:
• trade policy and regional connectivity
• legislative and regulatory reform
• climate-linked research
• institutional strengthening and governance
He has coordinated national-level policy conferences and managed multidisciplinary research teams.
For MPA / MPP applicants, Adeel helps applicants:
• frame experience as policy impact
• articulate clear policy problems
• demonstrate analytical readiness
For PhD applicants, he supports:
• research question refinement
• faculty and departmental alignment
• methodological positioning
Adeel serves as a Senior Consultant, working directly with MPA, MPP, and PhD applicants.
“Strong applications reflect analytical discipline, policy relevance, and intellectual maturity.”
Legal Consultant | Admissions & Career Strategy
Shahryar Shah is a legally trained professional with a strong foundation in common law systems. He completed his law degree from the University of London and Bar-at-Law through Lincoln’s Inn at BPP University. He has also completed executive-level short courses at the University of Oxford.
His experience includes:
• legal and policy research
• structured analysis
• drafting high-stakes written material
Shahryar works directly with applicants on application strategy and narrative clarity.
“Strong applications are built on clarity of thought, disciplined reasoning, and honesty of purpose.”
Admissions Consultant | Data, Economics & Strategy
Meesum Ali Kazmi is an analytically trained professional with a foundation in economics and data analytics. He completed his BSc (Hons) in Economics from LUMS and an MS in Business Analytics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He also completed a MicroMasters program from MIT.
His experience includes:
• data analysis and interpretation
• strategic decision support
• cross-functional collaboration
Meesum works directly with applicants targeting economics, analytics, and data-driven programs.
“Analytical strength matters only when paired with clear intent and credible preparation.”
