Building stronger educational systems. Creating better student outcomes.
Vikash Lakhani, Ed.D., MBA — Education executive, strategist, and entrepreneur based in Bakersfield, California.
Connect With MeLeadership grounded in student success
Dr. Vikash Lakhani brings more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership, enrollment management, student services, organizational improvement, and educational partnerships. His work connects strategic planning with practical implementation and a focus on the student experience.
He has served in senior administrative roles at Palomar College, California State University, Bakersfield, and Humboldt State University. Today, he also brings an operator's perspective to education as the owner and instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Bakersfield–Brimhall.
Areas of focus
Enrollment & Student Success
Enrollment strategy, retention, student support, and reducing barriers to educational progress.
Organizational Improvement
Operational effectiveness, change management, program review, and data-informed decision-making.
Educational Partnerships
Connecting K–12 schools, colleges, community organizations, and families to improve student outcomes.
Education Entrepreneurship
Supplemental education, parent engagement, staffing, service quality, and sustainable operations.
Strategy & Advisory
Translating institutional priorities into practical initiatives and measurable progress.
College Readiness
Mathematics preparation, transitions to higher education, and early academic intervention.
Leadership across California education
Palomar College
Former Vice President of Student Services
California State University, Bakersfield
Former senior leader in student success and student affairs
Humboldt State University
Former senior leader in enrollment management
Kumon of Bakersfield–Brimhall
Owner and instructor; supplemental mathematics and reading education
Role descriptions are summarized for this introductory site and can be expanded with dates and verified accomplishments.
From research to practice
Dr. Lakhani earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Fresno State and an MBA from California State University, Bakersfield. His doctoral research examined how high school mathematics coursework relates to preparedness for college-level mathematics at a four-year public institution.
Let's explore what better educational outcomes can look like.
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