Advisory Board & Leadership
Guiding SkillYah with expertise in education, technology, linguistics, and global communication.
Stephen Pan, J.D.
Stephen is a higher education administration expert with over two decades of leadership in operations, corporate compliance, risk management, and regulatory affairs. His experience spans oversight by the U.S. Department of Education and other regulators. Stephen is deeply committed to supporting at-risk student populations.
Benjamin Fisk
Ben is a communications expert and award-winning author. He has designed and delivered numerous training programs focused on effective communication and leadership. As a recruiting and selection specialist, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Open Source Recruiter, improving hiring practices and talent development.
Adnan Tariq, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Adnan has over 18 years of experience managing complex projects across web and mobile development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, computer vision, and IoT. His technical expertise and leadership have supported innovation in both industry and academic collaborations.
Joseph Rios, Ph.D.
Joe, a Stanford-trained linguist, is an expert in language and workplace communication. Fluent in Japanese, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Italian, and German, he brings a unique multilingual perspective to global communication challenges. As the founder of Dakodit, he helps international professionals sharpen their communication skills.
Dawn Lehman, Ph.D.
Dawn is a cultural anthropologist with extensive experience in federal, corporate, and foundation grant writing and training. She has led research, course development, and professional development initiatives, while also consulting on intercultural communication and organizational strategy.
Yoshihiro Yasuda
Yoshihiro is a Japanese language expert with more than 30 years of teaching and training experience. A certified instructor, he has guided learners across academic and professional contexts. He also serves as an ii5 Master Rater, bringing specialized expertise in language assessment and evaluation.
Sanaz Solomon, Ph.D.
Sanaz is an executive coach and organizational consultant with a Ph.D. in Business Psychology and a Master's in Clinical Psychology. She brings two decades of leadership experience, including nearly 19 years at UCLA, where she supported large-scale organizational operations. Her coaching practice focuses on helping high-performing leaders overcome burnout, gain clarity, and lead with balance. Sanaz specializes in creating sustainable workplace cultures and aligning leadership effectiveness with personal well-being.