About Us

Education:
- Master of Music, New England Conservatory of Music
- Bachelor's Degree in Government, Harvard University

Gabe created Indigo Research in 2019 after finding that students were searching for, but could not find – an accessible way to dig deeply into their academic passions with guidance from experts. Since then, Indigo Research has assisted over 700 students in 25+ disciplines, guided by over 200 mentors from many of the top 30 universities in the world. Originally Gabe applied to Harvard as a high school senior; deferred, then rejected. Developed a scholarly interest in Chinese Politics as a freshman at Tufts University. Gabe authored a 25-page research paper, highlighted as his top Common App activity. Reapplied as a transfer student to Harvard, and was accepted after submitting the research paper with his application.

Education:
- Master of Public Policy, Harvard University
- B.A. in Economics., Fergusson College

Mo, a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School in Business, Government, and Education Policy, has extensive experience in education and professional development. As Head of Crimson Community, Mo managed 60+ monthly sessions for 1,500+ high school students. At Boston Consulting Group, Mo contributed to the Education, Employment, and Welfare Practice. Mo also worked as Director of Partnerships, collaborating with administrators from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and 120+ U.S. colleges. With Teach For All via Teach For India, Mo served as a Teacher Trainer, Curriculum Coach, and Facilitator, shaping future educators. Mo specializes in creating innovative programs that empower students and educators globally.

Education:
- MBA, Stanford University
- B.S. in Mathematics, University of Chicago

Ivo studied Economics and Math at the University of Chicago and began his career on Wall Street as a derivatives structurer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.As the leader of the non-profit BRASA, Ivo helped hundreds of students gain admission to top universities. He is an alumnus of Stanford’s prestigious 2+2 MBA program and also earned a Master’s in Education from Stanford.After completing his MBA, Ivo joined Indigo's leadership team to expand the organization's global impact. He is passionate about helping students develop their profiles and passions through academic research.

Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University
- Master's Degree in English Literature, University of Oxford
- Master's Degree in British and European History, University of Oxford
- Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature, Princeton University

Joani’s teaching and curriculum design experiences are capacious. At Harvard, they range from her year teaching the University’s iconic “HUM 10” introduction to the humanities—for which she wrote the final exam and was recognized for her “distinction in teaching”—to the two Junior Tutorials that she designed for the English Department. Beyond her classroom teaching, Joani has supervised numerous senior theses and served as the Founding Director of the English Department’s program for professional development in the humanities. Prior to her studies at Harvard, Joani assisted courses offered by KCL and UNC Chapel Hill in London, mentored researchers learning English as a second language at Princeton, and helped design and lead education and outreach initiatives at the Bodleian Library, Cotsen Library, and Library of Congress.

Education:
- Master of Music, New England Conservatory of Music
- AB in Social Studies, Harvard University

Laila holds an AB in Social Studies with an emphasis on post-colonial theory and history from Harvard University, and an MM from the New England Conservatory in Jazz Voice. While in college, she held leadership roles on the Undergraduate Council, the Arts & Humanities Student Board, and a variety of activist organizations, including the Harvard Graduate Student Union.

Education:
- Master of Arts, Teachers College, Columbia University

Amber, a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University in International Education Development, is an accomplished leader in education. As the former Director of Pre-College at The School of The New York Times, she oversaw programs for 1,500+ students annually, managing 400+ professors, Pulitzer Prize winners, and NYT staff. At The New York Academy of Sciences, she led global STEM mentoring initiatives across 30+ countries, partnering with top scientists and educators. Amber directed 700+ courses for over 14,000 students annually at The New York Botanical Garden, fostering lifelong learning. Her expertise lies in creating transformative educational programs connecting students with world-class mentors.

Education:
- Master's Degree in International Management, Business School RANEPA
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Lomonosov Moscow State University

As a Marketing Lead at Indigo Research Alisa oversees the marketing strategy and communications efforts. With 9+ years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has a deep understanding of both enterprise and startup environments. Driven by her passion for education, Alisa is dedicated to using her expertise to open up the world of learning to students everywhere and improve access to education.

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at University of East Anglia

Throughout her career, Lam has supported over 60 students in achieving impressive admissions results to top US and UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, UPenn, Berkeley, UCLA, Carnegie Mellon, LSE, Imperial, KCL and more! Her research focuses on Metacognitive Development in children. As a Senior Academic Advisor, Lam passionate about guiding students on their research journey and tailoring solid university admissions strategies.