The Network
This global network brings together a diverse group of independent professionals aligned to the Minds Studio purpose and values, who collaborate on exciting projects, driven by their skills, expertise, and curiosity. Below is a high-level overview of the Minds Network’s global reach:
We look all over the world for professionals who aim to make learning together feel like magic ✨
Gaining access to worldwide work opportunities

Connecting with curious minds from around the globe

Contributing to solve complex problems that truly matter

Together, we form a community of independent engineers, teachers, computer scientists, data scientists, entrepreneurs, learning designers, experience designers, and tech makers. With members from over 20 countries and experience in building products at scale across Europe, Africa, America, and Asia, our experience brings unique craftsmanship and care to each project we work in.
Meet some of the Minds:
These are just some of the 30+ talented individuals who have joined forces, contributing their craft to projects both within and beyond the Studio. As the Studio embraces a fluid, non-hierarchical structure, the members will be showcased in no particular order:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
I like creating experiences that spark curiosity and passion for other people.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Meta Studio, Tokyo Project X
Projects outside the Studio:
Seoul, South Korea
Exploring the junction of Tech, Entrepreneurship and Education / Nomadic Startup Accelerator, Eco-system Builder and Entrepreneurship Educator
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Next Challenge Foundation, Tokyo Project X
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London, UK
Belle build the systems that helps creative and cross-functional teams do their best work — from workflow design and resource planning to AI-powered automation and operational strategy.
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Tokyo, Japan
Hanne's art practice and her work in higher education aim to help people help themselves; her creative projects and learning frameworks translate complexity into something real and felt.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
London Interdisciplinary School, Meta Studio, Tokyo Project X
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Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Having spent 11 years in the tech sector in LatAm and 8 years in Finance in NY, he is now the founder of the EQVILIBRO Ecosystem, where he helps people in their transformational journeys through retreats, coaching, online workshops and community meetups.
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Klagenfurt, Austria
Mary-Ellen is multidisciplinary education and experience designer who specializes in transforming complex ideas into engaging, human-centered learning experiences. With 15+ years of international experience across education, game design, curriculum innovation, and creative technology, she brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, storytelling, systems design, and hands-on execution.
New Member
London, UK
I create and deliver experiences that lead people (youth and adults), through the inner development required to support the systems change needed to create a healthy, thriving, regenerative world.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Next Challenge, London Interdisciplinary School
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Rzeszów, Poland
Graduate from Minerva University, her expertise is in learning experience design & operations.
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Moka, Mauritius
Shaheen is a transnational and multidisciplinary Learning Experience Designer. As the Senior Associate for Bespoke Learning Experiences at the African Leadership University, she has pioneered an innovative learning model.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
London Interdisciplinary School
Projects outside the Studio:
African Leadership University, AU-UNDP Africa Young Women Leadership Fellowship, EdTech Hub via Brink Innovation, Cambridge HP EdTech Fellowship
Edimburgh,Scotland
Nikita has spent 8 years in the global edtech space, building communities, institutions and programmes that bring together interdisciplinary minds around complex problems.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Tokyo Project X
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Berlin, Germany
Nicole empowers learning teams to build systems that enable effective design practices and create transformative learner experiences.
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New Member
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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Scott is a Marketer turned Software Developer, who's founded several software companies.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Purpose in Motion, Aesthetic Intelligence, Project Tokyo X
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Lisbon, Portugal
Kelly is a former international educator who created an online school and is now designing learning experiences.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Future Academy, Purpose in Motion, Project Tokyo X
Projects outside the Studio:
Kubrio, WILD Learning, MAD Courses, GAIA Learning, 2 Hour Learning
London, UK
May is an artist, designer, and creative consultant with 18+ years of experience in branding and ops. Her work moves between the technical and operational — optimising creative workflows, briefs, and processes within tech environments — and the artistic & research-driven — photography, sculpture, and a long-standing inquiry into what gets lost from creative work when it's reduced to pure production.
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New Member
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California, USA
Raquel is an expert in digital education and partner enablement. She built EIT InnoEnergy's digital education business and led the first Spanish MOOC with MIT.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
AI Practice
Projects outside the Studio:
Paris, France
Jerry is a facilitator and anthropologist working at the intersection of learning, organizational change, and participatory leadership. He helps people and organizations grow their capacity to learn together, surface blind spots, and turn transformation into everyday practice.
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New Member
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Russiefa, Jordan
I'm a former medical student turned educator. My interest in the process of learning has led me down various paths both in professional settings and personal.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Meta Studio, Project Tokyo X
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Sunderland, UK
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London, UK
Alvaro brings to Minds Studio +15 years of experience in transforming lives through inspiring and impactful learning experiences.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Mineva University, UNIR, LIS, The School of Innovation, Kubrio, Lifecole, PAZ.ai, PIM, Andela, Future Academy, Northern Design, Aesthetic Intelligence, E Q V I L I B R O, Portal Learning, Scoolinary, Leemons, Earth Foundation, Tokyo Project X
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London, UK
Hugh is an architect, with a specialism in learning enviroments. He has worked in practices in Paris and London, and with his own practice Arc Works is passionate about empowering learners & promoting creativity.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Arc Works - Learner Led, Project Tokyo X
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Arc WorksVancouver, Canada
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Bucharest, Romania
Greg designs learning systems that survive contact with real organisations. He built LearnIn, a UNICEF-partnered digital learning initiative that launched in 11 countries, directed the Swiss MOOC Service, and led a Swiss secondary school of 240 students and 80 team members through a full digital transformation. He is drawn to work where systems thinking and technology meet without losing the human at the centre.
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New Member
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Paris, France
I am passionate about facilitating learning experiences geared towards social impact. I enjoy learning about building communities, and systems change especially in the context of education. I have spent the past few years focusing especially on engaging students in international education policy, learning design and futures-thinking.
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New Member
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Learning Planet InstituteAccra, Ghana
David connects leaders who are building something in education but can't do it alone - universities, schools, funders, startups.
+15 years in education and tech across Europe, the Middle East and Africa: EdTech founder, advisor, and partnerships lead for Handshake.
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Barcelona, Spain
Guillermo is an experienced COO with extensive experience in Top Higher Education Institutions in Europe and Africa who likes fixing what is broken and building what is needed!
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Boston, USA
I've led product, engineering, and operations teams from 0 to hundreds. I'm passionate about building high-velocity teams that have an impact on business and the world. 2X exited founder in ed-tech enabled services.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
New Member
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Los Angeles, USA
Lifetime educator/innovator focused on real world learning connecting students/schools with industry and community partners. My passion is for supporting student agency and real world work/portfolio at the school level, while advocating/strategizing for new school models.
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New Member
Projects outside the Studio:
Aichi, Japan
With decades in learning design and facilitation, Len has worked in education across institutions and cultures. Founder of an independent learning space in Japan for over 17 years, Len is drawn to the edges where education, identity, and social change intersect — and to the teams willing to build for the future.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Portal Learning, Earth Foundation, Meta Studio, Minerva University, Tokyo Project X
Projects outside the Studio:
Tokyo, Japan
My professional background is in education and my current interest is focused on integrating AI practices in innovative teaching and learning as well as workplace learning. My goal is to breathe life into education through experiential learning programs, creating an environment where every individual’s unique abilities are not just acknowledged but celebrated.
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Green School, City As a School, Valenture Institute, School of Humanity
London, UK
I am Javier Navarro. A former Fashion & Homewares Designer with more than 20 years of experience in Product Design, Communication and Design Intelligence. Graphic Facilitation & Sketchnoting is where my core drivers meet: Illustration+Innovation+Service
New Member
Portola Valley, USA
I specialize in designing and facilitating experiential learning events, workshops, and communities. My work is often informed by long term personal movement practices, experience in presentation skills coaching, and an eye toward holistically designing an experience. I most love putting my skill, expertise, and passion into projects that make the world a better place.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
EQVILIBRO, Impact Academy, Meta Studio
Projects outside the Studio:
London, UK
I’ve always been inspired by designing learning experiences that spark curiosity, connection, and growth. I believe learning happens in moments of interaction—whether with content, people, or the world around us—and I love shaping experiences that make those moments more meaningful. I’m exploring how we can apply learning science and emerging technologies to create more impactful and accessible learning experiences.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Tokyo Project X
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Stanford, USA
Yoyo is a multidisciplinary learner with background in education, data science, digital sociology, and policy.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Next Challenge, AI Practice
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