About Us
Building joyful, connected campuses where every student feel supported even before challenges escalate into crisis.
Our mission is to foster a student-first community that boosts belonging - helping students overcome social challenges, grow with confidence, and prepare for lifelong success and happiness.
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Our Core Values
Our values guide us in everything we do and reflect our mission of redefining student support:
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, and strong moral principles.
Inclusivity
We celebrate diversity and ensure every person feels supported.
Empathy & Trust
We create safe spaces where every person feels heard and supported.
Collaboration & Fun
We foster teamwork and joy in every step of our journey.
Student-Centric Approach
Students are at the heart of everything we do.
Innovation
We embrace creative solutions to meet evolving student needs.
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I built ShineQuo after experiencing the loneliness, confusion, and pressure of navigating college in a new country. I realized that students don’t always need crisis care - they need early guidance, small wins, and someone in their corner for validation and support. ShineQuo exists to give every student that support system.
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Deepanshi Bansal, MBA
Founder & CEO, ShineQuo
Our Story
Our Team
Steve Vilkas
Director
Tanvir Mahin
Founding Engineer
Dr. Ryan Travia
Advisor in Student Success and Wellbeing
Deepanshi Bansal
CEO & President
Aman Mittal
Head of Product
Kristina Bunce
Advisor in Education and Marketing
Dr. Jaideep Bansal
Advisor and Sr. Neurologist
Swetha Srinivasan
Researcher in Psychology and Behavioral Insights
Jack Nedelman
Business Advisor
Our Coaches
Our coaches include ICF-certified professionals and global professionals skilled in communication, identity, emotional strength, life skills, finance, nutrition, and more. They deliver action-oriented sessions that help students take real steps toward a better life.
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What our students say
M.C., Babson Student
“ShineQuo helped me find the right direction in my life and career when I was completely lost.”
A.B. , NEU Student
“I learned how to take control of my emotions coming out of relationship issues that were affecting my academics more than I realized.”
Michael, NEU Student
“ShineQuo helped me build better habits and routines, I’m more productive and way more mentally clear than before.”