Katya Solovyeva, PhD is currently the Research Director at ThinkGen. Previously, she held positions as a Senior Research Analyst at Verilogue and a Career Advisor for STEM students at the University of Maryland. With a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition, she has a background in counseling students, conducting workshops, and analyzing employment trends to inform strategic priorities in student programming. Her experience also includes roles as an Experiential Education Advisor and a Freelance Item Writer. Through her various positions, Katya has showcased her expertise in career development and education.