Thirty years ago, Simona founded Transylvania College, a prestigious school that has contributed to transforming education in Romania. Continuing her journey in education, Simona founded InIm Institute, an organization that prioritizes the mental health and well-being of teachers, young people, and employees in schools and companies. She is a founding member and President of the C-EDU Education Cluster and a member of the Rethink Romania Association. She is the author of two successful books: "The Teacher Within" and "Ghidul profesorului din tine", which have sold over 5,000 copies worldwide. Simona is the recipient of the British International School Lifetime Award and serves on the boards of several prestigious national and international organizations, including the Royal Margareta of Romania Foundation, Round Square, Global Connections, and the Tapestry Intergenerational Education Foundation, among others. Her mission is to bring the joy of learning to every school.

Matthew Conley is Lattice’s Founder and President. Matthew has spent nearly two years building Lattice, guided by the belief that cross-cultural experiences in schools foster mutual respect between nations and create lasting international bonds. Before Lattice, Matthew worked closely with family-owned businesses across a range of sectors, leading business transformations and stepping into operational roles to guide organizations through complex challenges. His experience—particularly with government-focused companies—reinforced the importance of data integrity, regulatory compliance, and the power of strong technology systems to drive responsible growth. Matthew holds a B.A. from Duke University and an M.B.A from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

Jesse Ruhl serves as Lattice’s Responsible Officer. Jesse Ruhl is an expert in educational regulatory compliance, immigration law, and international student programs with over two decades of legal practice in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He founded SEVIS Education & Consulting, LLC in 2021 and currently serves as Primary and Alternate Designated School Official at several institutions, including Bank Street College of Education and Gwynedd Mercy University, as well as the Gravity International Program in New York. His experience includes previous roles at Westminster Theological Seminary and the development of training workshops for educational organizations.

Diana's career spans over 25 years in education, serving as an instructional assistant, a Kindergarten teacher, a special education teacher, and a principal. Her specialty lies in reading disabilities, particularly dyslexia. She holds an MA in Speech Pathology and Audiology and is currently a doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction: Special Education. She is a TPT author and loves creating social stories for kids with Autism. At Wonderlink, Diana uses her experience as a former J-1 visa teacher to mentor and guide new teachers through their initial professional journey in the United States.

Sabina Afman is a lead recruiter for Romanian teachers with a background in Psychology from Babes-Bolyai University. She brings experience as a Teach for Romania educator and current teacher trainer, supporting candidate development and international recruitment. Her work focuses on advancing Romanian education with strong candidate support and global outreach.

Otilia Calfa holds BA and MA degrees in Psychology, Education, and Counseling from Babes-Bolyai University. She specializes in teacher training for U.S. classrooms, leveraging her knowledge of psychological development. Otilia's expertise centers on designing impactful training programs for educational settings.

Nadia Crisan is an experienced business affairs professional specializing in Romanian-American relations, having served as the First Secretary of the Embassy of Romania to the United States. She is the Executive Director of the Liechtenstein Institute at Princeton and holds an MA in Law and Diplomacy from Tufts. Her expertise is grounded in decades of deep Embassy relationships and international leadership.

Diane Harr, PhD, is the Program Chair of Graduate Special Education at Concordia University, St. Paul. She is a veteran special educator and administrator with experience at all school levels. Diane is recognized for her leadership in advancing special education and supporting graduate training.

Elena Opriș is the Marketing and Outreach Lead for Romania and holds an MA in Marketing Strategy from Babes-Bolyai University. Her experience includes graphic design, communications strategy, and management of digital outreach and engagement campaigns. Elena supports Romanian teacher recruitment through creative campaigns and stakeholder engagement.

Susan Shapiro has thirty years of international experience in mental and physical health education across Europe. She is an accomplished author of oral histories on Eastern European communism, providing a nuanced perspective on global education. Susan's work bridges international health education with historical scholarship.

Kara warren is Lattice’s Alernate Responsible Officer. She has more than ten years of experience supporting international students, and currently oversees immigration compliance for over 1,200 students as the Primary Designated School Official at Concordia University, St. Paul. She previously worked in similar roles at Northwestern Health Sciences University and Macalester College, and began her career as an Alternate Responsible Officer for J-1 visa holders at Kansas State University. Kara specializes in F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and the complexities of immigration compliance in higher education.