Sonja brings a wealth of experience in undergraduate admissions, having chaired selection committees and evaluated thousands of applications. With a deep understanding of the nuances of international applicants, she has also trained officers in effective evaluation techniques. With over a decade of experience in admissions consulting, she has guided students to secure spots at top U.S. universities, BS/MD programs, and service academies. Sonja holds a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern and Asian Studies from Barnard College and a master’s degree in International Educational Development from the University of Pennsylvania.

Originally from Brazil, Ivo Lima brings extensive experience to education. With degrees in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Chicago, he started his career on Wall Street at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Leading BRASA, he helped hundreds of students gain admission to top universities. A Stanford 2+2 MBA and Master’s in Education graduate, Ivo joined Indigo's leadership team to expand global student impact. He is dedicated to helping students build their passion and profile through academic research.