About Compass Bridge Academy

Shibani Ghosh

Founder & Director

Shibani oversees Academic Coaching, 1-on-1 Classes and the Academic Success Program. She holds an Associate of Science in Business Administration and Management from De Anza College and is currently working toward a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at San José State University. She also serves as Co-Director of Student Success and Office Operations Manager at JEI Learning Center.

Before founding Compass Bridge Academy, Shibani worked with several well-known retail brands and was selected over multiple years to serve as a Teacher Assistant at University Preparatory Academy Charter. There, she supported students in Integrated Math 2, Math 7, Economics and classes focused on organization and study skills.

These experiences gave Shibani a strong understanding of student learning behaviors and motivation. They inspired her to establish Compass Bridge Academy to provide individualized academic support to students and families throughout San Jose.

Prof. Maitreyee Chandra

Academic Counselor

Professor Chandra is an educator, counselor and mentor with more than 20 years of experience supporting students. She earned a Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology from Purdue University and an M.S. in Biosciences from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. From 2004 to 2022, she served as a Biology and Nutrition faculty member at Diablo Valley College (DVC), California, and was the founding Director of its STEM Program.

As STEM Program Director from 2014 to 2022, she established, developed and managed a highly successful student-centered program that supported more than 300 students each year. Its services included academic enrichment, counseling and professional development opportunities. During her leadership, students achieved strong transfer outcomes, progressing to Stanford, Cornell, UC Berkeley, UCLA and numerous other universities. The number of internship and scholarship recipients also grew each year.

Since 2022, through her private practice, Professor Chandra has counseled a diverse group of high school, undergraduate and postgraduate students in both the United States and India. She specializes in comprehensive academic counseling that supports students while incorporating input from their families.

Her extensive work across college, intercollegiate and university STEM committees gives her a deep understanding of college culture and student needs. With this background in academia and counseling, she helps students identify opportunities, make informed decisions and reach their full potential.

Su Murthy

Career & Program Advisor

Su is an HR and Operations business leader and executive coach with more than 30 years of experience working with technology startups in Silicon Valley. She has partnered with CEOs and tech founders throughout their journeys toward acquisitions and IPOs. She has also successfully built, scaled and retained high-performing teams by combining individual strengths, behavioral psychology and people analytics.

She currently serves as Director of JEI Learning Center, San Jose, and is a co-founder of a wealth management company with a special focus on financial literacy for the next generation of women and girls, helping them build knowledge of equity markets and private equity.

Beyond her professional engagements, Su serves on the advisory boards of several technology companies. She has also had the privilege of serving as Treasurer of Aiducatenow, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster education, integration and the sustainable development of marginalized communities.