Project IVY

Turn Your Ambition into Admission

Somphors Tann, Founder & Program Director of Project IVY
Somphors TannFounder & Program Director · Project IVY
Founder's Story

Meet the Founder

Ms. Somphors Tann is a Cambodian education professional and first-generation university graduate from a rural community in Siem Reap. She received a full scholarship to attend Aiglon College in Switzerland for high school (Grades 9–12), followed by a full scholarship to pursue her bachelor's degree at Kenyon College in the United States, where she double majored in Economics and International Studies. She later earned a Master's degree in Human Development and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Her work focuses on expanding access to quality education, student advising, and human capital development in Cambodia. Somphors has experience working across both international and local education initiatives and is currently involved in building educational opportunities for students from underserved communities.

Drawing from her personal journey, from studying by candlelight in rural Cambodia to graduating from Harvard, she is passionate about empowering young people to navigate education pathways, take risks, and unlock their full potential.

Our global reach

Project IVY advisors bring experience from leading institutions worldwide – and help students pursue opportunities across the United States.

Advising programs at Project IVY

Personalized advising from Middle School through graduate school — programs designed to meet students where they are.

Exploration Program

Exploration Program

Discover strengths, explore interests, and build strong foundations in Grades 6–8.

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University Readiness Program

University Readiness Program

Build the foundation for long-term academic and admissions success.

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University Application Program

University Application Program

Craft compelling applications that open doors to top universities.

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Graduate School Advising Program

Graduate School Advising Program

Turn your experience into admission to world-class graduate schools.

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Experienced advisors from leading institutions

Project IVY mentors bring firsthand experience from world-class universities and schools — guiding students with insight earned on the journey.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Somphors Tann

Somphors Tann

Harvard Graduate School of Education, Kenyon College, Aiglon College

Founder & Program Director

Rasy Hai

Rasy Hai

Asian University for Women

Program Manager

Vanndet Va

Vanndet Va

Lafayette College

Advisor Coordinator

Phearom Duong

Phearom Duong

Wesleyan University

Full Stack Developer

Macara Teu

Macara Teu

Rhodes College

Full Stack Developer

Sophat Tann

Sophat Tann

University of Puthisastra

Full Stack Developer

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