Our Team Members
Learn more about who makes Smiley Bridge Learning the best at what we do
Lily Shinohara
Founder & CEO
A global education leader with 25+ years across education and innovation, Lily founded Smiley Bridge around a simple belief: young people should experience more joy, connection, and possibility in learning.
Cory Shinohara
Client Relations Lead
A professional with the Pittsburgh Penguins and former UNC Division I gymnast, Cory brings an athlete’s mindset and a relationship-first approach to connecting Smiley Bridge with the families and communities we serve.
Lydia Chan
Marketing and Design
A former Babson College student and rising junior at USC, Lydia brings a young, entrepreneurial perspective and firsthand understanding of today’s student experience.
Paul Bogere
Executive Assistant to CEO
A rising junior at Babson College and emerging entrepreneur who brings the voice and perspective of today’s learners
Mireia Torelló
Coach
A scientist, entrepreneur, and founder of AIKreate, Mireia brings a playful, hands-on approach to helping young people explore science, AI, and emerging technology.
Erdin Beshimov
Coach
Both MIT-educated and an MIT educator, Erdin founded MIT Bootcamps and has helped learners around the world turn curiosity and ideas into action.
Vincent “Vini” Onyemah
Coach
A Babson College professor and entrepreneurship educator, Vini helps young people and executives understand how ideas, relationships, and real-world action come together.
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Matt Kressy
Coach
A designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of MIT Integrated Design & Management, Matt brings human-centered design and creative problem-solving into how we think about learning.