Alina is a passionate educator & social entrepreneur focused on achieving equity in education. With nearly a decade of experience in teaching, content development, and teacher coaching, she specializes in serving high-need schools and marginalized communities, closing the achievement and opportunity gap. As the co-founder of Arus Academy, Alina leads the design & strategy of its programs. Founded in 2015, Arus Academy has benefited more than 120,000 students and 70,000 teachers in Malaysia, with more than 1 million individuals accessing their online resources. Alina holds a degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Illinois and a post-graduate diploma in Education from University Utara Malaysia. Her professional background, combined with her passion for equitable education, positions her as a committed advocate for creating positive change in the field.