SOMETHEA LION SAY, PhD, MEd

About Dr. SOMETHEA LION SAYEducationist | Entrepreneur | Author | Law Practitioner | Visionary LeaderDr. Somethea Lion Say is a Cambodian educationist, entrepreneur, author, and law practitioner whose career bridges business, education, and public service. With more than a decade of leadership across both public and private sectors, he has become a driving force in reshaping Cambodia’s education system while building diverse ventures in corporate, consumer, and lifestyle industries.🎓 Academic CredentialsDoctor of Philosophy – University of Washington, USA (2025)Master of Education - IFL (2022)Bachelor of Law – Royal University of Law and Economics (2013)Bachelor of Education in English – Institute of Foreign Languages, RUPP (2017)💼 Professional ExperiencePublic Service (2009-2018): Assistant to the Secretary of State, contributing to national policy coordination.Education (2013–2018): English Teacher → Vice Principal → Principal → Head of English Department.Founder & CEO, KANSAS American Academy (2018–Present): Leading expansion to multiple campuses serving 1,000+ students with 120+ staff.🏫 Education VenturesKANSAS American Academy (2019) – Flagship institutionArkansas American Academy (2020)KAA RSK Campus (2023)KAA PTT Campus (2025)📰 Media & CommunicationsFounder, KAA Berita Indonesia (News Company) – Jakarta, Indonesia (2024)🍽️ Food & BeverageFounder, The LION CAFFE – Prek Pnov (2021) | Russey Keo (2023)💧 Consumer ProductsFounder, SMLS Drinking Water (2024) – Expanding into sustainable lifestyle markets🏢 Corporate LeadershipThe LION Enterprises Holdings Inc. (2018)AAA Private Limited Company (2019)SOMETHEA LION SAY Group of Companies (2024)The LION Empires Co., Ltd (2024)📚 PublicationsAuthor of multiple works, including:Murder All OddsSecond to NONEThey Said It Was Over; I Said NO!🌍 VisionWith relentless commitment to excellence, Dr. Somethea continues to build opportunities for Cambodian youth and beyond. His mission is clear: to educate, empower, and elevate communities through bold leadership, innovative strategies, and unwavering values.