John Youkhannezad Anhari has dual bachelor's degrees from UC Berkeley and is currently pursuing a Master's in Biotechnology from San Jose State University. He has worked in various roles including as a technology coordinator for San Jose Unified School District, a substitute and independent study teacher for Oak Grove School District, and as a research assistant and tutor. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Assyrian, and Farsi and has experience in cultural organization leadership.