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Leadership

Leadership team

Dr. Yundi Chi - Chief Executive Officer

Yundi is a passionate entrepreneur in the wellness industry. With over 20 years of experience on coaching and consulting immigrants and international families in both America and New Zealand, she has created and implemented numerous innovative and creative wellness curriculums and workshops. These programs focus on college and career readiness (CCR), fulfilling a meaningful life, emotional intelligence, developing leadership skills, parenting skills, and EDI&B (equity, diversity, inclusive, & belonging). She is also an author of two parenting books. Yundi holds a master degree in Psychology in Education from Columbia University and a doctoral degree in Organizational Management in Leadership. She is a certified coach(International Coach Federation Brown University), a Compassion Ambassador from Stanford Medical School, an Interpersonal Psychotherapist from Columbia University, and a Mindfulness-Based Strength Practice trainer from VIA. She also has certificates of Advanced Educational Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Creating Public Values from Harvard Kennedy School.
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Billy Qu-Chief Operation Officer

Boran Qu is a current MA student at Columbia University’s Data Learning Society Program.  He serves as a CHI™ Programs Instructor at the CHI Institute, driven by his belief in every student's potential. He advocates for mindfulness and compassion as vital for mental well-being and personal growth.

Racheal Barillari - Chief Academic Officer

With more than nine years of teaching experience, Rachael is a dedicated and empathetic educator. Her previous roles include serving as a certified ELL middle school teacher, a published curriculum writer and program developer, and a Professor at John's Hopkins University's Global Leadership Cohort. Alongside her teaching career, Rachael is also an entrepreneur, having founded and served as the CEO of Soul Stori, LLC, a publishing company aimed at helping students achieve their full potential through writing and publishing books. Her impressive academic background includes two master's degrees, one in Education from John's Hopkins University, and another in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University.




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LongQi Sun- Chief Technology Officer

LongQi Sun is a designer and educator with a background in engineering and education. She specializes in creating engaging learning experiences, including educational games, eLearning courses, and gamified programs that drive meaningful impact. LongQi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering with a minor in Psychology from Rutgers University and an M.S.Ed. in Learning Sciences and Technologies from the University of Pennsylvania. Her passion for education was sparked by her experiences rescuing stray cats, leading her to explore how SEL can create positive outcomes. She is dedicated to designing innovative, impactful learning solutions that empower learners worldwide.

Neil Prashad - CEO

Neil is a visionary business leader. Combining analytics and creativity he has led and advised companies large and small, both nationally and globally. Connecting all his work is the belief that we need to see and hear each other — and that the world needs both our unique contributions and our collaboration. Neil has produced many award winning albums, documentaries and a five-part film series entitled, On Life and Enlightenment with His Holiness The Dalai Lama and others. Neil operates at the intersection of communications strategy, emerging technology and user experience to envision, design, build, and manage transformative digital media experiences. He has worked extensively in the Media, Entertainment, Philanthropy and Education sectors. Neil is currently at the Spirituality, Mind-Body Institute at Columbia University in their graduate school. Neil is an incredible thought leader who weaves both Eastern Wisdom traditions with various structures of Psychology to help people identify their strengths, discover their passions and live their purpose.

Dr. Yundi Chi
- VP of Programs

Yundi is a passionate entrepreneur in the wellness industry. With over 20 years of experience on coaching and consulting immigrants and international families in both America and New Zealand, she has created and implemented numerous innovative and creative wellness curriculums and workshops. These programs focus on college and career readiness (CCR), fulfilling a meaningful life, emotional intelligence, developing leadership skills, parenting skills, and EDI&B (equity, diversity, inclusive, & belonging). She is also an author of two parenting books. Yundi holds a master degree in Psychology in Education from Columbia University and a doctoral degree in Organizational Management in Leadership. She is a certified coach(International Coach Federation Brown University), a Compassion Ambassador from Stanford Medical School, an Interpersonal Psychotherapist from Columbia University, and a Mindfulness-Based Strength Practice trainer from VIA. She also has certificates of Advanced Educational Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Creating Public Values from Harvard Kennedy School.

YooNa Kim -VP of Operations

YooNa is a global mental health and international educator with 10+ years of experience working at the intersection of clinical psychology, human flourishing, meaningful youth engagement, and contemplative wisdom.  She is an adept problem solver, an excellent communicator, and an energetic and collaborative team player, and she has actively bridged theory and practice by integrating knowledge gained from academia. She has a dynamic record in bringing multidisciplinary approaches to solving complex problems and collaborating across cultures, agencies, and implementing partners to achieve results and meet targets for tangible impact. Based on her first-hand experiences as a mental health counselor, she has supported young people at Manhattan Hunter High School, International Rescue Committee, and Columbia’s Global Mental Health Lab. She also led international Mental Health programs across various continents (Sacramento, Seattle, Chennai, Bogota, and Nairobi).  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in international relations and law, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in Education with concentrations in Global Mental Health & Trauma and Spirituality, Mind & Body(Columbia University, Teachers College).

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