About Us

Hello, and welcome!

I’m Tamanna—food scientist turned program director, career coach, and proud dual careerist. Ten years ago, I landed in the U.S. with just $1,500 in traveler’s checks and a big dream: to become a self-made, independent woman. The journey wasn’t easy, but through grit and determination, I’ve turned those dreams into reality. Now, I’m chasing even bigger aspirations for myself and a million other women and minorities.

Here are three milestones that helped me achieve pay and mental health equity

STEM Education

I secured over $135K in scholarships and assistantships to fund my MS and MBA.

STEM Immigration

Despite a 135+ year wait for Indian immigrants, I earned my green card through talent-based NIW -> EB1 in under 8 years.

STEM Career

I climbed from a graduate assistant to a director at a Fortune 100 company, making 5 career pivots along the way—all with promotions!

we rise by lifting others up

Spark Advisory Board and Expert Team

Snega Prabha Selvaraj

DEI Expert: SHRM certified professional; Organizational Psychology & Learning and Development Professional

Kaavya Rathnakumar, Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches R&D professional; EB1 recipient

Mohana Yoganandan

O1 and EB1
recipient

Tarun Shanker

STEM Career Pathways Advisors MAANG and Big 4

Gayathri Balakrishnan, Ph.D.

Fortune 500

Dhriti Nayyar,
Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches

Vinay Mannam,
Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Upasana Hariram

Corporate Confidence
Coach

Josue Juarbe Lopez

Career Fulfilment
Coach

Career Fulfillment
STEMmigration
STEM Career
STEM Education

Snega Prabha Selvaraj, MS

DEI Expert and Advisor
SHRM certified professional
Organizational Psychology

Upasana Hariram, MS

Corporate Confidence

Kaavya Rathnakumar, PhD

EB1 Recipient

Mohana Yoganandan, MS

EB1 and O1 Recipient

Tarun Shanker, MS

Tech and consulting careers
MAANG and Big 4

Gayathri Balakrishnan, PhD.

Science and Engineering Careers
Fortune 500

Dhriti Nayyar, PhD

$200k+ in Assistantships

Vinay Mannam, PhD

International Students' Advisor

Snega Prabha Selvaraj, MS

DEI Expert and Advisor
SHRM certified professional
Organizational Psychology

Upasana Hariram, MS

Corporate Confidence

Kaavya Rathnakumar, PhD

EB1 Recipient

Mohana Yoganandan, MS

EB1 and O1 Recipient

Tarun Shanker, MS

Tech and consulting careers
MAANG and Big 4

Gayathri Balakrishnan, PhD.

Science and Engineering Careers
Fortune 500

Dhriti Nayyar, PhD

$200k+ in Assistantships

Vinay Mannam, PhD

International Students' Advisor

STEM Career

Tarun Shanker

STEM Career Pathways Advisors MAANG and Big 4

Gayathri Balakrishnan, Ph.D.

Fortune 500

STEM Migration coach

Kaavya Rathnakumar, Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches R&D professional; EB1 recipient

Dhriti Nayyar, Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches

STEM Education

Vinay Mannam,
Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Mohana Yoganandan

O1 and EB1
recipient

Career Fulfilment

Snega Prabha Selvaraj

DEI Expert: SHRM certified professional; Organizational Psychology & Learning and Development Professional

Upasana Hariram

Corporate Confidence
Coach

STEM Career

Tarun Shanker

STEM Career Pathways Advisors MAANG and Big 4

Gayathri Balakrishnan, Ph.D.

Fortune 500

STEM Migration coach

Kaavya Rathnakumar, Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches
R&D professional
EB1 recipient

Dhriti Nayyar, Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches

STEM Education

Vinay Mannam, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Mohana Yoganandan

O1 and EB1
recipient

Career Fulfilment

Snega Prabha Selvaraj

DEI Expert: SHRM certified professional
Organizational Psychology & Learning and Development Professional

Upasana Hariram

Corporate Confidence
Coach

Snega Prabha Selvaraj

DEI Expert: SHRM certified professional; Organizational Psychology & Learning and Development Professional

Kaavya Rathnakumar, Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches R&D professional; EB1 recipient

Mohana Yoganandan

O1 and EB1
recipient

Tarun Shanker

STEM Career Pathways Advisors MAANG and Big 4

Gayathri Balakrishnan, Ph.D.

Fortune 500

Dhriti Nayyar Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches

Vinay Mannam Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Upasana Hariram

Corporate Confidence
Coach

Josue Juarbe Lopez

Career Fulfilment
Coach

Snega Prabha Selvaraj

DEI Expert: SHRM certified professional; Organizational Psychology & Learning and Development Professional

Kaavya Rathnakumar, Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches R&D professional; EB1 recipient

Mohana Yoganandan

O1 and EB1
recipient

Tarun Shanker

STEM Career Pathways Advisors MAANG and Big 4

Gayathri Balakrishnan, Ph.D.

Fortune 500

Dhriti Nayyar Ph.D.

STEM Immigration Coaches

Vinay Mannam Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Upasana Hariram

Corporate Confidence
Coach

Josue Juarbe Lopez

Career Fulfilment
Coach

The Spark Behind Spark Career Services

That experience inspired me to start Spark Career Services, where I help others on similar paths navigate advanced education, immigration complexities, and career barriers with confidence and ease.

What’s my secret sauce?

My Motto?

Fun Facts About Me

Food

I’m a foodie and a travel enthusiast - I've explored 48 U.S. states!

ENFJ

As an ENFJ and a nurturing big sister, I thrive on guiding and inspiring others.

Zumba

I love Zumba outdoor adventures, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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