Dr. Akiyama is very knowledgeable in the areas of Curriculum and Instruction. In addition to being a great presenter, he is also a very strong project manager. Whoever interacts with Dr. Akiyama feels heard, respected, and acknowledged. Therefore, he is able to establish trust very quickly in any situation.

I had the unique pleasure of working closely with Troy over several years. His depth of knowledge and domain expertise is incredible. His can-do attitude enabled multiple new growth opportunities for our international expansion efforts. He was able to work across multiple teams and time zones to build customer confidence, improve retention rates, and develop new business.

Troy’s diligence and hard work was invaluable in the creation of “The Other Wes Moore” Teachers Guide. His professionalism and responsiveness made the entire process simply and truly effective. Troy is the real deal.

Working with Troy to create a language skills workbook program has been a pleasure. He is extremely well-versed in his subject area and is creative in his approaches to teaching literacy skills. He is flexible and schedule-oriented…the ideal author.

Dr. Akiyama brings a refreshingly direct and results focused approach to his work. He is a master at simplifying the complicated, and he understands the art of building relationships to ensure that all people involved get what they need.