About Us

Dr. Neeraj (Nick) Satyal is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience, holding roles from classroom teacher to school leader. With a PhD focused on math education and a commitment to equity and anti-racist practices, he has transformed math departments and improved student achievement. His holistic approach to education is informed by his background as a Division III college baseball player. To know more about him, check out our CEO tab.

Sunny Min is excited to be the Math Yogis’ Head of People and Programming, having co-founded the program with Nick, ensuring all Math Tutors are vetted, developed, and supported to provide high quality math intervention and tutoring for schools and students across Los Angeles.

Sunny has 15+ years of experience in education, having been a math educator, coach, program designer and organizational leader. As an English Language Learner and first-generation college graduate, Sunny has been the beneficiary of exceptional teachers, mentors, and programming and has worked to achieve equity and access for students in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.

Most recently, Sunny designed, launched, and led a Grow your own Teacher Residency Program in Los Angeles. Sunny has her BA in International Studies from American University, MA in Social Studies Education from the City College of New York and EdM from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Outside of impact work, she enjoys spending quality time with her partner and child, traveling and exploring big cities together, being an amateur film photographer, and analyzing peoples’ personality types to make sense of them and the world.

Esther Chen is a dedicated professional with a degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing Management. Currently serving as the Lead Operations, she brings strong expertise in team leadership, project management, and optimizing operational processes. Esther is passionate about the education industry, particularly in supporting MathYogis to create a better learning environment for students. Outside of work, she enjoys getting back into boxing, hot yoga, and loves running, constantly seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Kayla Kawata is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, with a degree in Marketing Management. She currently serves as the Social Media Admin Assistant at The Math Yogis, where she is passionate about telling the organization’s story and spreading awareness of its mission to close math gaps and create equitable opportunities for students. Kayla brings creativity, strategy, and heart into her work, always striving to make a meaningful impact through authentic storytelling.

Outside of work, Kayla loves going to the beach, traveling, enjoying great food, and watching movies. She is excited to continue growing personally and professionally while helping shine a light on the work being done at The Math Yogis.

Cristal San Pedro is a college student studying Business with a focus on accounting. She is passionate about educating the younger generation, having volunteered as an English teacher in South Korea for a year in 2024. Cristal is the founder and club president of a business club at her college, called NextGen, where she advocates for instilling meaningful values in young adults to help them live fulfilling lives while achieving their business dreams and goals. With a strong focus on personal growth and mental resilience, Cristal continuously seeks opportunities to learn and develop. In her free time, she enjoys visiting cafes and spending time with her family.