Meet the Team
The minds behind Methena’s intelligent guidance platform. Bringing together educators, technologists, and innovators to empower students.
Meet the Team
The minds behind Methena’s intelligent guidance platform. Bringing together educators, technologists, and innovators to empower students.
Meet the Team
The minds behind Methena’s intelligent guidance platform. Bringing together educators, technologists, and innovators to empower students.
Methena Board Member & Education Advisor
Esther Wojcicki
Godmother of Silicon Valley
A legendary educator, author, and thought leader, Esther Wojcicki brings decades of expertise in innovative learning and mentorship, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and self-directed learning to prepare students for an ever-evolving world. As a key voice within Methena, her insights help shape our mission, ensuring students receive AI-powered, data-driven guidance to navigate college admissions with confidence.
Founder & CEO of Methena
Dr. Paul Shih
BA in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University
A true believer in educational equality, Dr. Shih earned his MBA from Columbia University and founded IEG Global Association to deliver programs for underserved students at institutions like Columbia, Caltech, Harvard, and Stanford. A global instructor with Columbia Business School’s Venture For All®, he also established scholarships at Columbia and Stanford.
Methena Board Member & Academic credibility
Dr. Anas Chalah
Assistant Dean for Harvard SEAS
Dr. Anas Chalah specializes in experiential learning and interdisciplinary curriculum design, fostering innovation at the intersection of science, engineering, and entrepreneurship. At Harvard, he has launched and led numerous programs that bridge academia and industry, helping shape forward-thinking approaches to education and innovation.
Sales & Business Development
Martin Andersons
MBA, Columbia University
Mr. Andersons is an international business and finance professional with extensive experience that bridges Wall Street with Silicon Valley. This includes client-facing, operations, and strategic roles at J.P. Morgan, GE Capital, and LinkedIn. At Methena, he leads sales strategy and business development, helping expand partnerships and drive the platform’s growth.
Technology & Platform Strategy
Cooper Chien
MS in Computer Science, Washington University in St. Louis
A technology leader with experience in engineering, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems, Cooper Chien has held leadership roles at Amazon and Huawei. At Methena, he oversees engineering and infrastructure development, ensuring the platform remains scalable, reliable, and capable of supporting AI-powered, data-driven guidance for students and educators.
