Meet the Sapience Team

At Sapience Tutoring, we are committed to assembling a team that embodies brilliance and dedication. We meticulously select top-tier talent, including PhDs from prestigious institutions like Harvard and Cornell, ensuring that our educators are not just qualified, but exceptional. Our investment in extensive and critical-training programs guarantees that our team is equipped to inspire and profoundly impact every student they mentor.

Advisory Board Members

Reuben D’Silva M.Ed.​

Advisory Board ​Member

Holds Master‘s from the prestigious Yale University. Purple heart-awarded military veteran. Las Vegas Assemblyman. CCSD High School Teacher.

Principal Lana Roper​

Advisory Board ​Member

Active CCSD Principal with 25 years of experience in multiple capacities serving all demographics of students.

Educators Team

Raffie Avakian

Tutor​

Raffie Avakian Master's in Chemistry from California State University, Master's Business Administration from Woodbury University.

Robert Rodriquez

Tutor​

Credentialed teacher with over 10 years of education experience at wide range of grade levels. Earning Masters Degree from UNLV 2024.

David Hickman​

Tutor

Credentialed teacher with over 30+ years of teaching experience in Texas and Las Vegas school districts. BA in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University.

Naji Rhodes

Tutor

Former U.S. Air Force Fighter Jet electronic engineer. Holds BA in Computer Science. 8+ years of teaching experience.

Michael Accordino

Tutor

Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education (2014) & Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (ETA 2024).
Teacher at Pinecrest Academy-Inspirada

Victor Benvenuto

Tutor

Bachelor of Computer Science and Master of Science, Educational Leadership (ETA 2024). Teacher at Del Sol Academy, Las Vegas, NV

Operations & Support Leadership

Vishal Chamaria​

Founder & CEO

Visionary entrepreneur with 30 years of leadership. Pioneered innovative educational solutions, including Mental Math curricula. Integrates cutting-edge technology to transform global learning standards.

Puja Chamaria

Compliance Director

As Compliance Director, Puja Chamaria leverages 7 years in education and 10+ years in business to maintain the highest standards of regulatory and operational excellence at Sapience Tutoring.

Jeff Arnot

Director of Government Affairs

Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. Over 20 years of expertise in education, leadership, and organizational development.

Michael Soto

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Extensive C-level tech experience. Specialist in application, game, and animation development. 17 years of expertise in tech, distribution, edutainment, along with 10+ years in education.

Rich Mbariket

Marketing Director

Creative marketing leader leveraging generative AI and video production to drive impactful strategies. Holds a Film Production degree from CSUN and is pursuing IBM Generative AI Certification.
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