Safa Shoaib A.KA. The Holistic Edvisor, is currently a Masters’ Candidate at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education pursuing her degree in Education Leadership. With a fervent dedication to advancing universal higher education, Safa has honed her skills over half a decade in college counseling, crafting an illustrious career fortified by prestigious certifications, notably Columbia University’s Diploma in College Counseling.
Having founded The Holistic EDvisor in September 2023, Safa has meticulously curated a unique space within the private educational counseling landscape in Karachi. Under the platform the holistic edvisor, she champions an approach that prioritizes collaborative and bespoke solutions in academic, career, and college counseling. She has seamlessly blended her roles as a devoted educator, college counselor and Master Life Coach.
From May to August 2023, she extended pro bono counseling via the Matchlighters Scholars Program in California, illuminating paths for economically challenged, first-generation American students vying for the esteemed Questbridge scholarship. Her contributions to academic institutions are equally commendable. At her former places of employement, The Lyceum School and Nixor College, alike, Safa’s mentorship steered students towards global academic giants including top-tier institutions. Her versatility was further evident at Karachi Grammar School, where she honed students’ literary prowess in the capacity of an O Level Literature teacher.
Her commitment is underscored by a steadfast dedication to remaining abreast of the latest trends and best practices within the dynamic field of college counseling. She represented The Lyceum during Tri-Star Education’s tour of leading Turkish universities in 2022 and served as the Pakistani delegate to UBC’s International Counselor Tour in 2023, exemplifying her commitment to fostering global educational networks.
Proactively engaging with the evolving counseling landscape, Safa obtained memberships of both NACAC and IACAC, demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence and ensuring her counseling practices remain at the forefront of international standards. She also attended IACAC’s Regional Institute for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region hosted by Georgetown Qatar, 2023 attending multiple workshops and gaining insights into the college admissions process. Underpinning Safa’s expansive skill set are her numerous certifications. From mastering Multiple Brain Integration Techniques to becoming a certified professional coach and delving into Neurolinguistic Programming, her professional accomplishments are both diverse and profound.