Meet Our Team

With a diverse educational and professional background across the US, UK, and Australia, Will draws from his global experience managing teams to empower students. Will was the Chief Commercial Officer at Year13, where he helped build Australia's largest career advice platform for school leavers. Will also was General Manager at CauseForce, where he led the business to raise $130M for cancer research.

His mission is identifying individual passions and strengths to achieve high-impact outcomes and change the world. Whether sneaker businesses or Ivy summer programs, Will's students take their work to new levels building dreams.

Emily has experience in data analysis, policy work, and curriculum design. She co-founded the award-winning education social enterprise BookMyHappiness.

As an educator, Emily believes in student-led learning and empowering students to build lives according to their values. She takes a warm, personalized approach to supporting students in their self-development journeys.

With a background in dance, education, and political leadership, Lucia uses empathy to empower self-directed learning and values-based choices. She has mentored extensively through initiatives at Bowdoin and organizations like The Greer Meister Group (NYC), and worked as a legislative aide for U.S. President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy (D-VT).

As a professional artist, Lucia has premiered numerous works. Her diverse leadership skills and artistic perspective help provide insight to students. Lucia is passionate about cultivating strengths and empowering students to thrive through scaffolding their success.

Passionate about empowering others, Jiyuan volunteered at the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, organizing educational events and co-founding the "Personal Growth Circle." Her dedication earned her a recommendation for the Mayor's Internship Program in Philadelphia. She has also worked as an interpreter for international events and held roles in product growth strategy.

Jiyuan takes a warm, empathetic approach to guiding students, fostering a growth mindset and helping them discover their strengths. She creates a nurturing environment that empowers students to take charge of their educational journeys and reach their full potential.

Takashi, a third-culture kid raised in India by Taiwanese and Japanese parents, brings a unique perspective to his role as a Strategy Consultant at Crimson.

Takashi's diverse experiences include facilitating cross-cultural exchanges for university students as the National Network Manager at AIESEC UK and working as a student strategy and marketing consultant for major brands like P&G and LV=Insurance. 

He takes a holistic approach, helping students build balanced profiles that showcase their creativity, activity, service, and academic achievements. Fluent in six languages, Takashi values effective communication and encourages students to gain hands-on experience in their areas of interest.

Flora has extensive knowledge in educational policy, having co-lead to projects with the UK Department for Education and collaborated with colleagues from multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, UNICEF, and UNESCO on education planning and policy analysis. Having personally attended and conducted academic research on British boarding schools, she possesses deep insights into their unique opportunities, particularly for international students. She has also supported SEN students in UK boarding schools, reflecting her commitment to inclusive education.

As a young mentor with a relatable, peer-like approach, Flora inspires students to think critically about societal issues and adopt a systems-thinking mindset. She challenges them to explore diverse perspectives and develop strategies for navigating complex global challenges. Flora is dedicated to empowering students to become well-rounded, socially aware individuals ready to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Vasudha brings a unique blend of academic rigor and student-centered mentorship to her role, drawing from her background in global health research, social anthropology, and project management. Her diverse professional experience has honed her ability to design and implement impactful strategies tailored to each student's needs.

Passionate about nurturing students' individual strengths, Vasudha employs a personalized, evidence-informed approach to help them thrive academically and personally. She empowers her students to make values-driven choices and achieve success in all aspects of their lives.