Kamila Duishebaevna Sharshekeeva, graduate of the Maurice Thorez Moscow State Institute of Foreign Languages, founder of the American University of Central Asia (Bishkek) and the International University of Central Asia (Tokmok, 2008), former Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, initiator of the reform to introduce nationwide testing (ORT) in the Kyrgyz Republic, Honored Educator of the Kyrgyz Republic

John Rosslyn Clark, PhD, is a graduate of Harvard University (USA). He has worked at the University of California, Harvard University, Columbia University, Georgetown University.  First President of the American University of Central Asia (Bishkek). He was awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for his outstanding contribution to the education system of the Kyrgyz Republic (2018).

Ivan Ninenko graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, a Master's degree in Political Science, and currently at the final stage of pursuing a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia. His professional path spans both Russian and American academic spheres, including collaborations with institutions such as the Higher School of Economics, the Russian Academy of National Economy and the Miami University (OH, USA).

Business practitioner and consultant, Masters Degree in Business Administration, has vast experience in management of commercial and non-profit organizations, social entrepreneur, follower of doing business via principles of social corporate responsibility and civic engagement.