Kiana Billot-Vasquez is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep, based in Los Angeles. A professional and PhD candidate in Higher Education, Kiana brings vast insight and expertise to her role. She earned her MA in Higher Education and Organizational Change from UCLA and a dual BA in Educational Studies and Behavioral Neuroscience from Colgate University. Kiana’s roles in higher education have given her insight into the college application process, which she now uses to help students gain acceptance to their top-choice schools.
Kiana’s experience includes working as a teaching assistant for graduate courses, tutoring undergraduates, and mentoring students. She has published in both scientific and social science journals, gaining hands-on experience in biology, psychology, and neuroscience labs. Her role as a writing coach for graduate students at UCLA has directly contributed to their admissions success by helping them develop their voices and refine their writing skills.
As a Graduate Coach, Kiana employs a friendly, approachable, yet goal-oriented approach to mentoring students. Her understanding of both large public universities and small liberal arts colleges enables her to guide students in various academic environments. Kiana is dedicated to helping her students grow, stay motivated, and achieve their academic goals.
