Meet the team
Educators, technologists, and creatives shaping the future of language learning
We are a distributed team united by the belief that confident communication unlocks opportunity for everyone.
Dr. Maya Chen
Co-founder & CEO
Former head of curriculum innovation at LinguaWorld, leads our mission and partnerships.
Andre Martinez
Co-founder & CTO
Machine learning researcher who specialises in conversational AI and assessment tooling.
Priya Patel
Head of Learning Science
Curriculum designer and former teacher ensuring every pathway is rooted in pedagogy.
Jonas Weber
VP of Engineering
Builds the platform that scales personalised lessons to millions of learners.
Fatima Al-Hassan
Director of School Success
Partners with districts and ministries to align Lumin with curriculum goals.
Lena Kowalski
Lead Product Designer
Creates inclusive, joyful learning experiences informed by extensive classroom research.
Academic & industry advisors
We collaborate with global experts to ensure Lumin remains grounded in the latest research in applied linguistics, assessment, and educational equity.
Prof. Samuel Okafor
Applied Linguistics, University of Lagos
Dr. Helena Ruiz
Director, Global Language Education Lab
Aiko Yamamoto
Former VP of Learning, Polyglot Academy