Our Team

Mentee is guided by a team with deep experience in education, research and evaluation, curriculum and learning design, community engagement, media production, and web and mobile development. Together, we co-create practical tools that support communities and organizations, amplify local knowledge, and strengthen long-term impact.

Dr. Jason Bruce

Dr. Jason Bruce

Co-Founder & Director of Education

Dr. Jason Bruce is a career educator, researcher, and former school administrator with deep roots in Indigenous education. He holds a Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies from Trent University, an M.Ed. in Education Administration, and an Ontario Teaching Certificate.

Dr. Marisol Campos-Navarrete

Dr. Marisol Campos-Navarrete

Co-Founder & Director of Research & Knowledge Systems

Dr. Marisol Campos-Navarrete, Ñuu Savi and Nahua, is an engineer, researcher, and strategist with over 20 years of experience leading projects across higher education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. She leads research, evaluation, and knowledge systems at Mentee.

Ray Amari, MMgt

Ray Amari, MMgt

Platform & Delivery Lead

Ray Amari, MMgt, is a strategy and delivery professional with a background in public service, management consulting, and data analytics, focused on keeping complex projects organized, accessible, and on schedule.

Karla (Kweláxtelot) Kay, M.Ed.

Karla (Kweláxtelot) Kay, M.Ed.

Curriculum & Learning Design Lead

Kweláxtelot (Karla Kay), M.Ed., is a Stó:lō educator from Seabird Island with over 15 years of experience in school and community programs, specializing in curriculum design and Indigenous language revitalization.

Grayson Warrior

Grayson Warrior

Cinematography & Visual Production Lead

Grayson Warrior is a cinematographer from the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and the founder of Ahó Media (opens in a new tab), a Native American-owned film and photography studio in Colorado, with a strong background in photography, videography, and documentary production.

Mikayla Wood, B.Ed.

Mikayla Wood, B.Ed.

Engagement & Learner Experience Lead

Mikayla Wood, B.Ed., is an educator and Indigenous artist who completed her Bachelor of Education through the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) at the University of Alberta, bringing creativity and a learner-first perspective to program design.

Aye Min Latt (Nat)

Aye Min Latt (Nat)

Creative Media & Post-Production Lead

Aye Min Latt (Nat) is a Vancouver Film School graduate and visual storyteller with nearly a decade of experience across editing, sound design, colour grading, and creative direction for education and community projects.

Mubeen Hassan, M.Sc.

Mubeen Hassan, M.Sc.

Senior Web Developer

Mubeen Hassan is a senior full-stack developer with over five years of experience building high-performance web applications with React, Next.js, Node.js, and headless content management systems.

Anatolii Kharchuuk

Anatolii Kharchuuk

Mobile App Developer

Anatolii Kharchuuk is a mobile development specialist with more than 80 shipped projects across iOS and Android, spanning education, logistics, fintech, and community services.