Meet the Team

Amanda Rodrigues

Founder and CEO

Amanda founded Lotus Premier Education to help each student develop confidence in their own unique identity and educational journey. She graduated from Harvard University with a Magna Cum Laude degree in English, International Relations, and Spanish. She wrote an honors thesis on American modernism, won three competitive fellowships, and is the author of two books. She received her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and Wharton Business school in Education and Entrepreneurship. She has been a mentor and educator for over fifteen years.

  • Bria D.

    Entrepreneurship Expert

    Bria D. is an expert in startup strategy, with 8 years of experience working at and around early to mid-level startups. From analyst roles to Chief of Staff, Bria has become an industry leader in scaling and growing partnerships, projects, and new ideas. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Marketing.  Bria is the cofounder of Project Limestone, a Bahamian-based nonprofit focused on providing sporting and academic opportunities for young people in The Bahamas.

  • Santiago S.

    Math and Economics Expert

    Santiago S. holds a degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Harvard University and brings four years of experience tutoring students in mathematics, statistics, economics, and SAT preparation. He served as a course assistant for two years in Harvard’s renowned probability course, Stat 110, and authored a senior thesis in economics, graduating with high honors in his field.

  • Chelsea W.

    Law School Advisor

    Chelsea W. earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, where she studied History and Economics and completed an honors thesis on the legislative history of drug sentencing laws. After independently preparing for the LSAT and achieving a perfect score, she was admitted to Harvard, Yale, and Stanford Law Schools. With years of experience as both a tutor and classroom instructor, Chelsea is deeply committed to helping students excel on the LSAT, craft compelling application essays, and build a successful admissions strategy. She will be pursuing her J.D. at Yale Law School.

  • Samuel P.

    Lead College Counselor

    Samuel P. is an experienced tutor and mentor originally from Westport, Connecticut. He completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at Harvard College. Since his junior year of high school, Sam has tutored students across virtually all major academic subjects and has taken and taught nearly every AP exam. He is highly experienced in standardized test preparation, including the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests, and has provided comprehensive mentorship in college admissions—supporting students with essay writing, application refinement, and interview preparation.

  • Benjamin P.

    Entrepreneurship Lead

    During Benjamin's career in education and entrepreneurship, he served as a founder, board member, program director and professor. Throughout this experience, he advised hundreds of companies and students in a variety of sectors. This advice has led to companies raising millions of dollars, winning international competitions and earning full ride scholarships. He draws his expertise both as an alum and professor at La Salle University and as a graduate of University of Pennsylvania's Master of Education Entrepreneurship. Since he was in high school, Benjamin has worked on various ventures to benefit the rural areas of the Dominican Republic.

  • Catie M.

    Entrepreneurship and AP Environmental Expert

    Catie M. joined Marlborough School in 2019 as an AP Environmental Science teacher and now serves as the Head of the Engineering + Entrepreneurship Program. A native New Yorker with a background in Geology and experience as an environmental consultant, she leads courses such as Engineering + Invention for Impact and oversees both middle and upper school engineering offerings. Catie directs the Frank & Eileen Incubator + Accelerator Program, where she guides students through the design thinking process to develop their ideas and skills. She holds a BA in Geological Science from Rutgers University and an MAT from Montclair State University.

  • Angelique H.

    College Admissions and Essay Expert

    Angelique H. earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, where she studied Economics, Theater, and Spanish. With years of experience as both a tutor and classroom instructor, Angelique has helped many students gain acceptance to their choice colleges by helping with their college application essays and SAT English scores. Angelique is excited to help more students maximize their potential during the college application process.

  • Saaim K.

    Medical School Advisor

    Saaim K. is a medical student at Harvard Medical School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard College studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology with a citation in American Sign Language. As a Pakistani-Canadian-American, he brings a deeply interdisciplinary and personal lens to science, education, and advocacy. He has conducted research at Boston Children’s Hospital and Yale School of Medicine, with a senior thesis focused on developing more cost-effective genomic testing methods for diagnosing pediatric hearing loss.

  • Seth B.

    Entrepreneurship and Computer Science Expert

    Seth B. holds a degree in Computer Science from Villanova University and has extensive experience tutoring students in programming, mathematics, and science. He specializes in helping students master both foundational and advanced concepts through personalized instruction tailored to a wide range of academic levels and learning styles.

  • Karen L.

    Graduate School and College Admissions Advisor

    Karen L. is currently a medical student with a passion for education and mentorship. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago. With over five years of tutoring experience, Karen has worked with students across a wide range of academic subjects, standardized tests, college admissions, personal essays, and graduate school applications. She is deeply committed to helping students reach their full potential through personalized, thoughtful guidance.

  • Nanako S.

    Standardized Test Preparation Lead

    Nanako S. is a fourth-year student at Harvard Medical School with over six years of experience tutoring students and achieving near-perfect scores on both the ACT and SAT. She earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology from Princeton University and completed a Master's in Narrative Medicine at Columbia University. With expertise in standardized test preparation, she is excited to share her knowledge and support students in achieving their academic goals.

  • Rishabh G.

    STEM Expert

    Rishabh G. is currently a master's student of Biomedical Informatics at the Harvard Medical School. He completed his undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Business Administration, with a minor in Data Science from UC Berkeley. He has tutored students for several years across subjects from biology, chemistry, and physics to data science and business. Rishabh also has a deep background in entrepreneurship and has successfully raised $2M+ in funding for his previous ventures. He is passionate about the intersection between technology and medicine.

  • Michelle B.

    Math Expert

    Michelle B. is an expert with a background in Quantitative Economics and Finance. She has over three years of experience working with students across a range of math subjects, standardized test preparation (ACT/SAT), and college admissions essay guidance. In high school, she founded and led a peer tutoring program, and has continued to independently tutor students, offering personalized academic support tailored to individual learning styles and goals.

  • Sudhish S.

    Standardized Test and Academic Expert

    Sudhish S. is an undergraduate student at Harvard, studying Integrative Biology, and has been tutoring for the past three years. He has taught a wide variety of subjects, ranging from SAT/ACT to AP Biology, Computer Science, Calculus, and more. He has a passion for teaching and, in high school, started a club to expand computer science education at his school. He has also been actively involved in research since high school, with a particular interest in cancer biology.

  • Catie A.

    Academic Expert

  • Heather R.

    Academic Expert

    Heather graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has over five years of tutoring experience. She has taught a wide variety of subjects, including science, English, history, and more. Heather has conducted immunology research and is interested in examining the intersection between health and the environment. She also has a passion for assisting high school students navigate the college application process. 

  • Clare P.

    Standardized Test and Academic Expert

    Clare is a medical school student with a master’s degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame. She enjoys tutoring in math and writing.

  • Jamie M.

    Performing Arts Advisor

  • Aisling L.

    College Admissions and Essay Expert

    Aisling, originally from Ireland, is an experienced tutor and educator with a master’s in Business Psychology from Queen’s University (U.K.). She specializes in coaching, career guidance, and ESL instruction, and has worked as a resume writer, interview coach, and recruiter at Boston University. Her background in applied psychology and English, along with her ongoing MFA in Creative Writing, informs her expertise in writing instruction—from academic essays to college applications.