Meet the Minds Behind Our Mission

Our team of creative minds and problem-solvers is dedicated to delivering excellence. Get to know the people who drive our success.

Liam Turley

Founder and Director of Mentorship

Liam Turley
Founder and Director or Mentorship

Liam founded Education Road inspired by his own journey of personal growth and self-discovery. During his final years of school, he faced the uncertainty many people experience: feeling lost, questioning his path, and struggling to find passion and purpose. It was through the guidance of his mentor, Richard, and a period of deep self-reflection that Liam set meaningful goals, worked through his obstacles, and ultimately found his direction.

After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Lynn University with a degree in Business Administration, specializing in Entrepreneurship, Liam was motivated to create Education Road—a platform to support individuals who are navigating their own journeys. His vision is to connect people with the right tools, mentors, and resources to help them uncover their true purpose and create fulfilling, successful lives.

Education Road aims to be more than just a coaching service. Liam envisions it as a comprehensive platform that integrates education, health and wellness, career development, and personal growth. By bringing together diverse resources—from mentorship to educational content, and wellness tools—Education Road will empower individuals to enhance all areas of their lives, while fostering a vibrant community of like-minded people pursuing their goals.

Liam’s passion for helping others is rooted in his belief that everyone has the potential to create a meaningful life. With Education Road, he hopes to provide the guidance, support, and inspiration needed to help others find their path and achieve lasting success.

Richard Dow, RAS, CPC
Co-Founder and Lead Coach

With over 15 years of experience in intervention and coaching, Richard Dow has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging decisions. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Richard’s passion for helping others achieve lasting change has driven his work across various roles, including therapist, addiction specialist, and professional coach.

Richard’s experience spans therapeutic coaching, mental health, recovery care, and family support. He has worked in personal coaching, inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient care, and interventions. Richard has also contributed to the launch of wellness centers and worked alongside top coaches and treatment providers worldwide.

Before transitioning to coaching, Richard owned a custom construction business for 20 years, later returning to school to pursue a BA in psychology at S.C.S.U. Richard’s deep belief in the potential of every individual fuels his unwavering hope to help others create meaningful change and live their best lives.

Richard views his work as an honor, offering a safe space for transformation and growth. He remains committed to helping others reclaim their lives with hope and empowerment.

Richard Dow, RAS, CPC

Co-Founder and Lead Coach

Julie Kantor

Principal Mentor and Strategic Advisor

Julie Kantor
Principal Mentor and Strategic Advisor

Julie Kantor is a dedicated leader and social impact entrepreneur with over 24 years of experience in workforce development, mentoring, and diversity initiatives. She is passionate about building mentoring cultures to drive employee engagement and develop a skilled, diverse workforce. Julie has worked with organizations like NYU, Costco, MITRE, and Marriott, and her efforts have earned her recognition, including a White House honor in 2012.

As the founder of Twomentor (now merged with Change 4 Growth), Julie focuses on inclusion and retaining diverse talent through mentoring solutions and leadership transformation. She has served as Executive Director for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and team lead for Million Women Mentors, and she currently serves on multiple boards, including Active Minds and the Women’s Business Collaborative.

A sought-after speaker, Julie has presented at the UN, authored several books, and been featured in major media outlets like CNN and Forbes. She enjoys traveling, making jewelry, and engaging with mentors and mentees.

Jada Wright
Mentor and Learning Specialist

Jada Wright is a dedicated and compassionate professional with a passion for helping young adults and individuals with mental challenges through mentoring and learning-based support. With a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development from Florida International University, earned in 2023, Jada brings a strong foundation in human development and educational strategies. She is both a Certified Child Development Specialist and a Certified Child Welfare Case Manager, credentials that reinforce her ability to provide effective, empathetic support in a variety of settings. Currently, Jada works with adults who are mentally challenged, where she provides daily support, encouragement, and guidance aimed at building life skills, promoting independence, and fostering personal growth. Her work reflects her commitment to creating nurturing environments where individuals feel empowered and capable of reaching their full potential.

Skills & Certifications:
Jada’s expertise lies in mentorship, case management, and individualized learning. She excels at designing learning plans tailored to specific needs, and she possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow her to build trusting relationships. Her certifications in child development and child welfare case management further highlight her qualifications and dedication to serving her community.

Jada Wright

Mentor and Learning Specialist

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