Aung is a recent 2U employee joining the Instructional Development team in July of 2020. Aung has a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Delaware and received his bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. Before his time at 2U, Aung worked in refugee resettlement, training refugees from Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, El Salvador, Myanmar, Bhutan and others after fleeing persecution. Aung has a lifelong mission in appreciating the strength of diversity, the passion in equity, and values inclusion for all and everyone.

Brendan is a Manager of the Instructional Development team at 2U, where he has worked since 2018. He earned a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, & Teaching with an emphasis on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education from the University of Denver. He has led classrooms of first graders, with children learning English overseas, in Title 1 high schools around the country, and with educators across the spectrum. Brendan believes that regardless of who the learner is, a foundational connection is key to a healthy, happy, and productive learning experience.

Fatiema joined the Faculty Success Team in July 2023 prior to being a Student Success Advisor. By supporting multiple degree programs, Fatiema has experience in higher education from the perspective of both students and faculty. As a University of Cape Town Summa Cum Laude Honors Social Work graduate and DEI representative, she utilizes her experiences and expertise by contributing to panel discussions and events that focus on knowledge sharing and empowerment. 

Monique is currently an Instructional Specialist and has worked in education for over 15 years. She earned a Master of Management in Human Resources and BA in Vocal Performance. After joining 2U in 2017, Monique has held positions as an Admission Counselor and Academic Advisor. Prior to joining 2U, she worked closely with the recruitment and support of first generation and undocumented students at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. In her current role she is responsible for training and development of undergraduate faculty. 

Ron Collins joined 2U in April of 2014 as a Faculty Relationship Manager. He has spent time supporting students and faculty at multiple universities. Graduating from Frostburg State University with a BS in Psychology with a focus in counseling, Ron spent time with the Black Student Alliance hosting diversity retreats and taking part in panels discussing inclusivity on the college campus.

Shan joined the Faculty Success team in November 2022 previously having worked at 2U as a curriculum and learning specialist and as a student success advisor. Shan has over 10+ years of higher education experience having worked in admissions, curriculum development, instructional design, diversity and inclusion, and residence life. Shan currently owns and operates her own diversity and equity consultation company supporting educators and administrators as the embed diverse practices into their curriculum and organizational cultures. Shan also serves as an adjunct faculty member developing and teaching courses pertaining to equitable and accessible learning design. 

Stacy is an Instructional Specialist with 2U and holds her Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology from University of South Florida. As a mixed race daughter of a Korean immigrant, she has spent the last 10 years teaching English abroad and in New York City to adults from all over the world, including: East and Southeast Asia, Latin America, South America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan and Northern Africa. Using a critical discourse analytic approach, she seeks to empower faculty to build new spaces of opportunity for their students and with a voice to advocate for themselves and their communities.

With over eight years of experience working in the education sector, Stacy Jean-Philippe is a recent addition to the Instructional Consultant Team at 2U. In her current role, she provides expert consultation, coaching, and facilitates dynamic learning experiences for educators around the globe. Her current passion centers on further enhancing the instructional skills of experienced educators and supporting learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.