Scientia’s Advisory Board consists of globally renowned educational professionals, experts on the fields of organizational design and modeling, school principles, and highly respected entrepreneurs:

Mr. Bill Goodrich: Mr. Goodrich, the Principal at Windmill Springs School is a recognized education leader with 31 years of experience who has turned Windmill Spring School into a 2006 California Distinguished School, and significantly increased student achievement, he has also been nominated as 2006 “Principal of the Year”.

Dr. Cristina Banks:  Dr. Banks, Professor at Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, is an expert in human resource practices including selection and compensation. She has consulted with KIPP Charter School, was an early investor and advisor to Bright Horizons Early Childhood Centers, served on corporate boards including Whole Foods, and is has founded, grown and sold several businesses.

Ms. Jodell Seagrave: Ms. Seagrave is the Managing Director of Charles & Helen Schwab Foundation, where she has spent 12 years in executive management positions including VP and CEO for Communities.com, and Executive VP of the internet division of JP Kids, Inc., and she founded KidStar Interactive media. Ms. Seagrave has chaired or presented at more than two dozen national and international conferences on children’s entertainment, technology and marketin.

Mr. Harry Motro: Mr. Motro is the former CEO of Infoseek, creator of CNN Interactive, and head of Motro Ventures.

Mr. John Butler: John Butler is the CEO of Topline Advisors works with Silicon Valley high tech companies to improve performance and results. He was a senior level executive with Apple and IBM. John mentors students at Menlo College on business communication skills.

Dr. Ali Shirvani-Mahdavi: Ali has more than 15 years of experience in consulting, at firms including Accenture, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Tabors Caraminis and Associates, and the Center for Business Innovations. As a consultant, he has worked with Fortune 500 companies in devising, implementing, and enhancing their strategic goals, as well as optimizing their operations.