About
About Zhao Academy, Inc.
Who we are, why we exist, and how we work.
About Zhao Academy, Inc.
A nonprofit built around accessible education and personalized learning
Zhao Academy, Inc. is a California nonprofit focused on developing and providing accessible educational services, content, and resources — and behaviorally informed support — so every learner can grow with care, respect, and a plan that fits.
We bring together educators, clinicians, and community partners to support children, families, and the people who work alongside them. Our work blends educational access with individualized behavioral support, always delivered by qualified professionals.
We are mission-driven, community-centered, and conservative in our scope — we build carefully and grow only when we can deliver well.
Mission, vision, and values
Mission
Zhao Academy, Inc. develops and provides accessible educational services, content, and resources that support personalized learning for all.
Vision
A community where every learner — regardless of background, learning profile, or circumstance — has access to respectful, personalized education and support.
Our values
Personalized learning
Every plan starts with the learner — their strengths, goals, and the people who know them best.
Integrity
We communicate honestly, avoid overclaiming, and operate within the scope of what we can deliver well.
Respect
We treat every learner, family, and partner with dignity and care.
Evidence-informed practice
Our work is grounded in educational and behavioral research and guided by experienced practitioners.
Accessibility
We design for clarity, affordability, and inclusion, and reduce barriers wherever we can.
Accountability
We are responsible to the learners, families, and partners we serve.
Leadership
Founder & President/CEO
Ms. Zhao
Founder, President & CEO
Ms. Zhao brings more than ten years of experience in education, personalized learning, and family-focused support. She holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Oxford and is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) — pairing academic rigor with a deeply learner-centered perspective.
Her professional work has focused on designing individualized educational support and working alongside students, families, and educators across a wide range of learning needs and backgrounds. She founded Zhao Academy, Inc. to bring this experience together under a nonprofit mission: making thoughtful, personalized learning support more accessible to the families and communities that need it.
Ms. Zhao believes every learner carries unique strengths and a path that is their own. As founder and chief executive, she leads the organization's mission, programs, and partnerships — working with the board and clinical leadership to maintain clear governance, ethical practice, and genuine care for every family Zhao Academy serves.
Background and affiliations
- Master of EducationUniversity of Oxford
- MemberAmerican Psychological Association (APA)
- 10+ years in education and personalized learning
- Individualized programs for diverse learners
- Family-focused guidance and community service
- Ethical, evidence-informed nonprofit practice
Governance and transparency
Zhao Academy, Inc. is governed by a board of directors that oversees mission, finances, and strategic direction. The organization is recognized by the IRS as exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charity under Section 509(a)(2). Clinical services are supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) in clinical leadership roles, with clear separation between governance oversight and day-to-day clinical practice. We are committed to operating transparently and ethically — with honest communication about our scope, careful stewardship of the resources entrusted to us, and thoughtful decisions that put the families and communities we serve first.
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