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.
Roya SalehiVice President of Customer Success Lexia Learning
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.
Harris GoodmanGeneral Manager of Content GoGuardian
The Bronx Dance Academy has partnered with Edvanced Solutions for 8 years. In that time, Troy helped BDA establish a thematic curriculum and improve teaching practices. Our shared work has been recognized in School Quality Reviews and praised during district administrator visits.
Sandra SanchezPrincipal The Bronx Dance Academy (MS X308) NYC District 10
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.
Rebecca Fishman LipseyPresident and CEO The Miami Foundation
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.
Wes MooreBestselling author of “The Other Wes Moore”
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.
Deborah HastingsPublisher (retired) Federal Street Press, a division of Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Troy’s work with us on the Beyond the Bricks Project has lifted our efforts to truly engage a national community around the issues associated with the education of Black school aged males.
He has committed himself to developing a tool that is user friendly and challenges participants to better understand and execute the goals of our planning workshop. We are grateful to have him aboard our team.
Ouida WashingtonExecutive Producer Beyond the Bricks Project
Dr. Akiyama has invaluable insights within the educational sector. He is able to see the 360 degree picture of a school environment ranging from the perspectives of individual students and teachers in classrooms to those of school and regional administrators. He knows what it takes for an educational system to function effectively.
Tim MorehouseUS Olympic Silver Medalist and National Spokesperson for Kid Fitness
The reliable and high quality services provided by Edvanced Solutions has enabled our organization to incorporate innovative and effective strategies within our curriculum offerings.
Steve MariottiFounder and Author Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, New York City
Edvanced Solutions has consistently provided high quality outcomes that enabled our organization to reach our professional development goals.
Dr. Neelam PatelVice President of Education Asia Society, New York City
I enjoyed working with Dr. Akiyama. His work focuses on truly understanding a particular problem and the most effective solution to remedy it. “Edvanced Solutions, Inc.’ is a fitting name for the work he does!
Dr. Monica WhiteExecutive Director of Academic Support District 79. New York City Department of Education
