Karen Pankaew

Karen Pankaew is an experienced educator and biologist with a diverse background in tutoring, mentoring, and environmental sciences. Currently serving as the Biology Co-Department Head and Senior Mentor for Environmental Science at AJ Tutoring since August 2021, Pankaew also holds positions as an instructor at Manhattan Review and a captain/instructor at Spinnaker Sailing - SF. Previously, Pankaew founded Blue Earth Research Group, LLC, where accomplishments included leading biological research and education initiatives. Other notable roles include serving as an instructor/tutor for Varsity Tutors and working as a biologist for Sea To Sand Inc. and DB Ecological Services, LLC. Pankaew's academic credentials include a Master of Science in Biology from Florida Atlantic University and a Graduate Certificate in Marine/Coastal Climate Change from Nova Southeastern University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley.