Our Team

Océane O'Shea Jones

Océane O'Shea Jones

CEO & Founder. Columbia '26.

Océane O'Shea Jones is the Founder and CEO of Bodhi Admissions. She founded Bodhi to help students navigate admissions through personalized mentorship, strategic guidance, and innovative technology.

Drawing on experience in education, growth strategy, publishing, media, and nonprofit partnerships, she is passionate about helping students unlock opportunities and build futures aligned with their ambitions to make dreams come true.

Sayem Kamal

Sayem Kamal

CTO. Columbia '27.

Sayem has been involved in the college admissions business for several years, bringing a technical lens to how families can receive clearer guidance, stronger systems, and more accountable support.

His work spans technology and AI across Amazon AGI, NASA, the U.S. Department of State, and companies in China and Spain. At Bodhi, he helps build the infrastructure behind a more precise, modern mentorship experience.

Our Board

Eric P. Harter II

Eric P. Harter II

Advisor — Admissions. Senior College Coach, ESM Prep.

Master's in Education with over a decade guiding students through the college admissions process. Eric has helped hundreds of families navigate the application journey, from college list strategy to final essay polish.

A former classroom teacher in East Oakland, he now brings practical, student-centered admissions guidance to families seeking clear direction and thoughtful execution.

Andrew Oen

Andrew Oen

Senior Advisor.

Andrew is a senior advisor to Bodhi's founder, bringing operating and strategic experience across early-stage ventures.

He advises on company-building, execution discipline, and the practical decisions required to scale a high-touch education business.

Darin White

Darin White

Advisor — Talent. Partner, Highridge Search.

Darin is an executive search professional with experience at Sheffield Haworth and Korn Ferry.

He advises Bodhi on talent strategy, counselor recruitment, and organizational structure as the business scales.

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Advisor — Venture. General Partner, Science Inc.

Michael is a venture capitalist and company builder based in Los Angeles.

As General Partner at Science Inc., a hands-on venture studio, he brings experience building and backing companies from zero and advises Bodhi on growth, strategy, and execution.

Jennifer Johnston-Jones, Ph.D.

Jennifer Johnston-Jones, Ph.D.

Advisor — Wellness. Founder, Sjor Health.

Jennifer holds a Ph.D. with graduate training at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and is the founder of Sjor Health.

She advises Bodhi on student wellbeing, holistic counseling approaches, and the relationship between academic performance and psychological health.

Natasha Case

Natasha Case

Advisor — Entrepreneurship. CEO & Founder, Lunch Bunch. Co-Founder, Coolhaus.

Natasha is a serial entrepreneur and civic leader based in Los Angeles. She co-founded Coolhaus, the nationally distributed ice cream brand, before launching Lunch Bunch.

She has served as Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for the City of Los Angeles, as a UCLA Arts Board Member, and as an Opportunity Fund Board Member, bringing deep experience in brand-building, consumer startups, and community impact.