About Us

Pathways Career Partners was founded to bridge a critical gap we saw firsthand—between what students bring to the table and what universities and employers expect. During an Executive Program at the Rotman School of Management, we recognized even top-performing students lacked the self-awareness, communication skills, and confidence to navigate admissions, interviews, and early careers effectively. Access and exposure may not always translate into real-world confidence.

Through conversations with industry leaders, recruiters, and universities, one thing became clear: success today demands more than academics. It requires emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to tell your story—clearly and persuasively. We have come to understand teaching students to proactively manage their careers early on lays the groundwork for both sustained professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Since 2017, Pathways has equipped 1,000+ students with exactly that. As one of the first in Canada to launch a proprietary digital interview platform, we deliver tailored training in narrative development, interview mastery, and real-world communication. Schools trust us to complement their guidance programs; families rely on us to turn potential into admissions offers, scholarships, and career readiness.

Both of us are very straightforward in our approach, so you will never hear of guaranteed admissions from us, however, you have the reassurance that your student will experience more confidence in themselves when they recognize their experiences have been honing skills. For us, especially given how the landscape is evolving, it’s essential young folks know their core values, competencies, functional skills, and their real-world application.

Abha Kaul

With a strong consulting background and an MBA, Abha is skilled at optimizing organizational effectiveness through building processes, delivering customer learning, system implementations, and constructing solutions. She has successfully led many organizational transformations. She brings her expertise in designing programs, delivering optimal solutions, and measuring results to our team. Her emphasis is on keeping the student voices authentic because it sows the seeds for lifelong confidence.

Tina Bose

Tina is a certified diversity and inclusion professional with an MBA and a strong business background running an international cargo and ship management company. She has been the Regional Alumni Chair for a highly selective US College and has over a decade of experience as an interviewer. She coaches and prepares students for US college, university, scholarships, and other interviews. Tina is also a DELA-certified DEIB practitioner who understands the value addition inclusion brings to people and organizations. She currently sits on the advisory board at DELA.