Kush Mahan is a 2010 graduate of Bates College. He studies psychology in his undergraduate career and was a key member of the Men's Squash team at the school. Kush was recognized on several occasions for his accomplishments on the squash court. He was named the MVP of his team for his 2009-2010 season, and was named the Bates College Male Athlete of the Year that same season. Kush is highly involved in non-profit work, and recently founded his own non-profit organization, called MindBright foundation, which is dedicated to aiding those in low income areas in New York City in need of mental health care that they may not be able to otherwise access.