Our Staff

Christina is a 10th grader at LSRHS who is dedicated toward making a difference in early education. As the founder of The Talent Pledge, she has taken the initiative to create a platform that offers quality one-on-one tutoring for young students. Christina's past volunteer experience in teaching and tutoring, along with her seven years of active involvement with the Girl Scouts, exemplify her commitment to education. In the past, Christina has managed volunteer projects in her school, specifically initiatives relating to mental health. Additionally, Christina's selection by multiple leadership programs further highlight her abilities and potential to create a positive impact in her community.

Ruiyi is a physician who is passionate about equitable access to K-12 educational support. Her experience in education includes tutoring throughout her educational career, working as a research mentor for undergraduates, and serving as the president of multiple educational outreach organizations dedicated to creating and improving science and health educational programming for underserved students. She graduated from Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School before completing her Bachelor's of Science degree at Yale University. She is now a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is starting her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Ms. Nuntiya Smith is a highly experienced program manager with over 19 years of advocating for families and students. Ms. Smith earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. She brings her passion and expertise in leading the Davidson Institute Young Scholars Ambassador Program, a program that supports gifted students who are making an impact in the world. Ms. Smith's exceptional project management skills and focus on human services have been instrumental in guiding The Talent Pledge toward success.

Dr. Quin is a Ph.D. scientist with over 30 years of experience in research and teaching, He has a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Stanford, and a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Columbia University. He has worked as a scientific consultant for a number of companies, and has made professional presentations to numerous clients. He is looking forward to working again in the education field by coordinating the Talent Pledge curriculum with teachers, students, and tutors.