Meet the mentors
A global network of world-class mentors
from leading universities to top industries, guiding students beyond textbook learning.
OUR STANDARDS
How We Select Our Mentors
Every mentor at HEYA starts with a strong resume, but a brilliant resume has never been enough for us. We search the world for people who've truly mastered their craft: scientists who still get excited about a new discovery, entrepreneurs who've built something from nothing, professionals who've spent decades in their field and still light up when they talk about it.
Then we ask the harder question: can this person sit across from a curious child and help them fall in love with learning? Only the mentors who pass both tests, real accomplishment and real ability to inspire, ever join our network.
Real Expertise
Advanced degrees, published research, or hands-on leadership in their field: PhDs, postdoctoral researchers, founders, and working professionals.
Proven Teaching Ability
Expertise alone isn't enough. We look for mentors who can explain complex ideas clearly and adapt to how each student actually learns.
Genuine Passion for Mentorship
Mentors who want to guide a young mind, not just cover a syllabus, and who stay curious and engaged themselves.
A Careful Vetting Process
Every mentor is interviewed and reviewed against HEYA's academic and character standards before being matched to a single student.
A FEW OF OUR MENTORS
Beyond Textbook Learning
We work with more than 60 mentors around the world, and we could fill pages with their stories. Here are a few of the researchers, founders, and professionals your child could learn from: chosen not just for what they've achieved, but for their ability to pass it on.
Dr. Otto C. Wilson
Ph.D. biomaterials scientist, Associate Professor, Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins, and founder of the BONE/CRAB Lab, specializing in tissue engineering, nanomaterials, and medical innovation.
Dr. Dan Gang
Ph.D. AI and computer science mentor with Stanford postdoctoral research experience, bridging artificial intelligence, creativity, cognition, and music.
Dr. Michael McManus
UC Berkeley Ph.D. physicist and Cambridge-trained scholar with award-winning university teaching experience in advanced math and physics.
Dr. Paul Milward Lea IV
Ph.D. life sciences and biotechnology mentor with expertise in neurophysiology, biology, communication, and real-world science education.
Dr. Peter Thomas Pigram
Doctor of Business Administration and executive educator with decades of experience in finance, project management, governance, MBA-level university teaching and student mentoring, together with international corporate and technical training.
Andrew McArthur
Commercial pilot, CPA, and aviation educator with master's degrees in Accounting and Aeronautical Science, bringing rare cross-disciplinary expertise in aviation, business, and learning.
Fiona Shukri
International relations, law, and global development mentor with experience across journalism, diplomacy, UNESCO, USAID, media, human rights, and international policy work.
Connor Hollison
Sports psychology and mental performance mentor, founder of Adaptive Goaltending, and former NCAA Division I athlete, helping students build focus, resilience, confidence, and competitive mindset.
Stephanie Wolek
Biology and marine science mentor with experience supporting students through advanced college-level science, ecology, and marine science pathways.
Dr. Preechaya Suttipan
MIT graduate, Ph.D. architecture and education innovation scholar, and former Chulalongkorn University professor who helped shape INDA, Chulalongkorn’s international architecture program, with 35 years of experience in design, global learning, and academic leadership.
Dr. Lorraine Levy
Ph.D. depth psychologist and psychological educator specializing in Jungian psychology, dreams, storytelling, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
Dr. Natasha K.
Ph.D. criminology and criminal justice scholar from the University of Cincinnati, specializing in social science research, statistics, academic writing, and rigorous university-level thinking.
Joshua Moreno
Aerospace and astronautical engineering mentor with experience in fighter jets, spacecraft solar arrays, NASA-related rocketry, drones, planes, and rockets.
David Pepper
Finance and real estate mentor with 25+ years across corporate finance, private equity, international banking, investment strategy, and postgraduate teaching in Harvard's real estate program.
Erez Livneh
M.Sc. life sciences innovator, Founder and CEO of Vecoy Nanomedicines, Weizmann Institute graduate, Singularity University Graduate Studies Program participant at NASA Ames, and Scientific Advisory Board member of the Lifeboat Foundation.
Vladimir Pdlevskikh
Physics and mathematics mentor with 20+ years of experience preparing students for Cambridge, A-Level, Edexcel, SAT Math, SAT Physics, and Olympiad competitions, with many students achieving gold-level results.
Leonhard S. Lutgenhorst
Media production and filmmaking mentor, Founder & CEO of Millennium Brothers, with 10+ years producing commercial videos for brands including Central, SCG, Singha, Pepsi, Grab, JAL, Sony, and more.
Timothy Giovanni
Animation, VFX, and film production mentor with experience at FOX, Animal, Coffeehouse FX, and Crashdown Studio, specializing in digital storytelling, commercials, independent film, and professional visual effects.
