Our Team

 
Headshot of a woman smiling wearing a red shirt.

Susan, CEO

Susan has hosted career development workshops for over 250 individuals of Fortune 500 leadership development programs, non-profit independent scientific institutes, and corporate teams. She has coached 45+ individuals through various career stages, resulting in acceptances into top-choice undergraduate and graduate programs, summer research experiences, and employment offers.

Susan received her PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley and her MS from Yale University. At UC Berkeley, Susan was Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Focus Groups and participated in the College of Chemistry Graduate Diversity Program. While at Yale, she received a Certificate of College Teaching Preparation to develop foundational skills and pedagogy to implement in all facets of her career. She attended The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) for her undergraduate studies where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, graduated with a BS in Chemistry and a minor in Biology, and conducted research in multiple labs across the country.

Through her wide scope of experience across multiple industries and sectors, Susan understands what your next step requires, from making an excellent first impression to potential employers, to using a critical eye while reviewing applications, to providing confident answers throughout the interview process. She believes that everyone can succeed with the right preparation.

Ryan, COO

Ryan received his Master’s degree in Chemistry from Yale University where he was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and the Residential College Science Tutor for Grace Hopper College. Ryan attended California State University, Northridge (CSUN) where he was inducted into Sigma Xi Honors Society, graduated with a BA in Biology, and conducted research in an organometallic chemistry lab. Ryan has founded several companies, been featured in popular media, and given multiple talks about his science and life story.

While studying at CSUN, Ryan founded Argon Tutoring, focusing on elevating students’ understanding and application of the physical sciences from grade school through college. He taught organic chemistry courses for a Los Angeles-based MCAT and DAT preparatory company and organized free review workshops for university students.

Ryan’s passion for impactful communication and professional development in conjunction with his innovative technical background have been the main drivers for starting Your Edvantage. These accomplishments and experiences give him a unique and clear perspective on how to achieve high set goals and properly position students and young professionals alike for immediate and continued success.