1. THE OFFICE OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND ASSISTANT DEAN
520 GALVEZ MALL. STANFORD, CA 94305-3001
PHKIM@STANFORD.EDU TEL. 650.723.7729
September 10, 2015
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Sophia Navajas for your consideration.
I am currently the Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Dean at Stanford University Graduate
School of Education. I have been teaching graduate level courses, conducting research studies with
funding from federal as well as international foundations, and advising graduate students for the last 15
years. I have engaged in various educational technology R&D projects and international development
programs in over 25 countries.
I have had a pleasure of working with Sophia as a research assistant for my work at Stanford University.
Sophia completed a series of program development work requiring critical thinking and creative ideas.
Sophia’s creativity and critical thinking skills are outstanding and exceptional. Especially, her
commitment to excellence and dedication to successfully completing all assigned projects are of
exemplary. Her work will be used as a tool to enhance teaching and assessment work at Stanford and
beyond.
I am aware that Sophia is a multilingual, multi-talented educator, volunteer, and superb learner who
wants to make a difference in many people’s lives. I am confident that she will always give the best of
her to address future tasks, projects, and challenges. Therefore, I wholeheartedly recommend Sophia
for your full consideration.
Please feel absolutely free to contact me should you have any inquiries about Sophia or her
qualifications.
Sincerely,
Paul Kim, Ph.D.