Our Educators

Tami holds a bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Neuroscience and a master’s in Biology from the University of California, San Diego. Her background spans physiology, neurobiology, chemistry, microbiology, and biophysics, shaping the hands-on, advanced approach behind the Yuri Method. As a published researcher, she has worked on topics including genetic engineering, cancer resistance, and biotechnology. Thus bringing real scientific depth into her programs. Tami began teaching at age 13 as a gymnastics coach, leading students to national recognition and earning Coach of the Year. At UC San Diego, she received the Excellence in Teaching award and later developed and led a second-grade learning pod that advanced them beyond their grade level. This achievement would led to the foundation of the Yuri Method. As a published researcher, she has worked on topics including genetic engineering, cancer resistance, and biotechnology, bringing real scientific depth into her programs. Tami began teaching at 13 as a gymnastics coach, leading students to national recognition and earning Coach of the Year. At UC San Diego, she received the Excellence in Teaching award, and later developed a second-grade curriculum that advanced students beyond grade level—an achievement that became the foundation of the Yuri Method.

Neta is a microbiologist currently finishing her master’s in Epidemiology at the University of Washington, then going to pursue her PhD in epidemiology from the University of Florida. From a young age Neta has loved teaching children, whether it was helping non-English speakers learn the language, teaching swimming, or sharing water safety rule. She was inspired by her grandfather, Yuri, whose passion for sharing knowledge and watching it spark curiosity in others showed her that there is nothing more rewarding than teaching. For Neta, the greatest moment is seeing a child’s eyes light up when something finally clicks. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying active through workouts.

Nick has a degree in Biology from Washington State University where he took many courses on animals and was also a teaching assistant for the introductory biology course. His hobbies include gaming, drawing, and hiking. He's also big into trying new foods and always looking for a new restaurant recommendation. Nothing beats hot pot on a cold winters night!

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Olga holds an MBA in Finance and Banking alongside an Agile PM certification. As an operations and transformation leader, she helps companies scale, evolve, and navigate major shifts - from large program rollouts to complex M&A integrations. Over the past 15+ years, Olga has worked across pharma and tech, partnering closely with executives to turn high-stakes, complicated ideas into clear, realistic, and executable plans. Outside of work, Olga loves staying active both physically and professionally. You can usually find her exploring new hiking trails, traveling, or diving into fresh ideas on leadership and how companies adapt and change over time.

Elias recently earned a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Washington, where he worked at the Institute for Protein Design on developing new protein-based medicines. Growing up, he loved learning but often found it challenging in traditional classrooms. That experience fuels Elias' passion for teaching. Elias enjoys helping students discover their strengths, and learning alongside them. For him, teaching is a two-way process that deepens understanding and strengthens our ability to serve one another in diverse communities. Outside of work, he enjoys working out, snowboarding, playing games, and reading.

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