Shariq Ali Pradhan
Program Manager at The Welcoming Center
- Role
- Founder at Elevator
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shariq Ali Pradhan
I build programs, partnerships, and learning experiences that help people grow. My work sits at the intersection of education, workforce development, and human-centered design: connecting ideas, systems, and people to make opportunity more accessible.Over the past several years, I’ve led initiatives that expand digital literacy, train facilitators, and design equitable pathways for learners and communities. Alongside this work, I also advise students and families through independent educational consulting, helping them navigate the college process, clarify goals, and make confident academic and career decisions.Across every context, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset shaped by designing and testing new models for learning, advising, and program development. I’m drawn to spaces that blend structure and creativity: building solutions that are people-centered, practical, and scalable.At my core, I’m interested in how people learn, adapt, and create meaningful growth, and how thoughtful design, leadership, and collaboration can make that process more inclusive and empowering.
Experience
Founder
Oct 2025 — Present
Provide individualized college planning and advising for high school students and familiesGuide academic planning, college exploration, and long-term strategyCollaborate closely with students and parents to reduce stress and support informed decision-making
Education
Elon University
Bachelor's degree, Double Major in International & Global Studies and Policy Studies
2016 — 2020
International Baccalaureate
IB English HL, IB History HL, IB Psychology HL, IB Spanish SL, IB Math Studies SL
2015 — 2016
School for International Training
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
2019 — 2019
Bryn Mawr College
U.S. Department of State, CLS Arabic
2019 — 2019
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
M.S.Ed., Intercultural Communication
Uplift Education-North Hills Preparatory High School
International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient
2012 — 2016
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