About Lana
From one student to over 30,000,
Lana is on a mission to empower economic and social development.
“The future is already here—it's just not very evenly distributed.”
Where We Came From
The Lana Story
As a Vietnamese refugee in the US, education has been my gateway to vast opportunities—from my roots in the Mekong Delta to leading a global business. In 2010, Lana emerged from tutoring a single student after my return from diplomatic service. As a former U.S. Diplomat advocating for education abroad, I was driven to support students in diverse ways upon my return home.
From that initial student, Lana Learn expanded significantly, emphasizing impact and scale. Today, we collaborate with federal and state entities, alongside international partners, driving education and training programs forward. Our approach remains deeply rooted in direct engagement, in-person or virtually, focused on setting and achieving goals to educate, elevate, and empower every individual and organization we serve.
Sincerely,
Tina Tran Neville
Who We Are
Our Team
Tina Tran Neville
Founder & CEO
Megan Dickerman
Executive Assistant
Matthew Estabrook
Test Prep Program Manager
Howard Fickling-Finley
Academic Coach, HIT Program
Asya Taylor
Academic Coach, HIT Program
Emile Van Heerden
Team Lead, Unit 871 Base
Nhan Dang
Vietnam Operations Director
Cedric Chigome
Instructor, Unit 871 Base
Caleb Galipeau
Instructor, Unit 871 Base
Jai Du Toit
Instructor, Unit 871 Base
Our Values
Delivering meaningful results is what drives us.
The best intentions in the world are only a starting point. At Lana, we understand that results matter and that we can only help your organization and its people succeed when we are achieving the goals which we have established together. Below are some of our values and how we approach our partnership with our clients.
Leadership
Leadership is inspiring, guiding, and empowering others, fostering collaboration, and driving collective success through aligned decisions and actions.
Achievement
Achievement recognizes that long-term thinking, determination, and growth drive success, enabling impactful contributions that turn potential into tangible results.
Novelty
Novelty seeks to embrace new ideas, adapt to drive progress, and foster agility to remain competitive in evolving markets.
Accountability
Accountability aligns actions with values, fostering transparent interactions and prioritizing reliability and meaningful outcomes for students and partners.