Vinay Bhawnani
Founder
Math & STEM Instructor

A lifelong mathematician with strong communications skills, Vinay Bhawnani has tutored since 2007 and has worked with more than 5,000 students in middle school, high school, college and beyond. His all-inclusive expertise ranges from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to precalculus, calculus, and SAT prep. Vinay presents math in an innovative and engaging fashion that most students simply are not exposed to in a traditional classroom setting. Rather than distributing handouts or lecturing from a textbook, he strives to make his lessons both interesting and applicable to the real world. Indeed, for many of his students, math becomes “fun” for the first time.

A 1999 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Vinay majored in bioengineering and minored in chemistry and mathematics. He also took classes at the prestigious Wharton School of Business. In high school, he achieved a perfect score on the math sections of the PSAT and SAT, as well as the Math Level II Subject Test.

His career has included technical consulting work in New York City and an eight-year position with AOL where he managed billing systems. Locally, he worked as the Technical Director for a startup company and until early 2015, was Director of Product Management and the Research and Development head for a local software development company.  Since then, Vinay has dedicated his time at Loudoun Test Prep to helping students and families succeed.  In his “spare” time, he does MORE math and is a huge fan of exotic cars!

Cali Moorman
Director of Operations & Communications

Cali Moorman has been our director of communications and operations since 2017 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice at Pensacola Christian College.  She creates and maintains all channels of communication between parents, students, tutors, administrative staff, and professional affiliates. She leads the teams responsible for marketing, outreach, and recruitment. Personally invested in the success of each student, each team member, and our purpose as a whole, Cali has a hand in every aspect of Loudoun Test Prep.

Outside of managing our behind-the-scenes operations, Cali enjoys entertaining, fashion, crime show drama, and caring for her fur baby, Montana the cat.

Robyn Weatherholtz
Operations and Communications Manager

Robyn Weatherholtz has joined our team as the Operations and Communications Manager, bringing a background in event management, education, and team leadership. She earned a Master of Education in Elementary Education from Marymount University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Public Relations from Radford University.

She oversees the coordination and communication that keeps our operations running smoothly, from scheduling and client relationships to internal processes and reporting. Her background in event management gives her a sharp eye for detail and organization, while her years as a classroom teacher instilled a deep commitment to supporting individual growth and building strong relationships.

Outside of managing our behind-the-scenes operations, Robyn enjoys spending time on the Eastern Shore, coaching volleyball, connecting with nature, and entertaining family and friends.

Julie Farrell
Senior Strategic Advisor

Julie has worked with Loudoun Test Prep over the last four years in various strategic capacities. Beyond professional insight, she contributes personal insight from her two sons’ college test prep experiences, as well as from her work as a public school board trustee.

She is the founder of PlanHero®, a popular web-app platform for group organizing. Prior to PlanHero®, Julie led product, marketing, and engineering teams in the aerospace and industrial laser industries.

Julie holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She loves travel and has bungee-jumped in New Zealand and Oregon, crawled under Egypt’s pyramids, been lifted in an elephant’s trunk in Thailand, and ridden in the L’Etape du Tour in France.

Kate LeFort
Reading and Writing Instructor

As the English Department Director and its Lead Instructor, Kate brings seven years of dedicated teaching, curriculum design, and department leadership to Loudoun Test Prep. Over her seven-year tenure, Kate has mentored a team of expert instructors and helped thousands of students achieve competitive scores on standardized exams while cultivating strong foundational literacy skills.

With a background in Technical Writing, Kate approaches language instruction with a unique blend of clarity, structure, and patience. She believes that mastering English isn’t just about memorizing grammar rules or test strategies—it’s about building confidence, self-reliance, and effective communication skills that serve students far beyond test day. Having guided thousands of students into their dream schools, Kate is deeply passionate about serving as a supportive mentor, ensuring every student feels understood, encouraged, and fully prepared to succeed.

Nina Gary
Reading and Writing Instructor

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Nina has fostered a love for English and the Humanities since her earliest years. She was inspired to major in English at Marquette University after taking a “History of the English Language” class and becoming enamored with language development, structure, and evolution. When she eventually found her focus in the literature of the Middle Ages, Nina decided to double major in both English and History, graduating magna cum laude in 2020. That same year, she moved to Austin, TX to begin her graduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin (hook ’em!). She earned a Master of Arts in English from UT Austin in 2022, and is currently in the final stages of finishing her PhD in English at the same institution. Prior to joining LTP, she taught writing and literature at various colleges and universities and has a passion for introducing students to the joy of English. She has two chihuahuas whom she adores, Bianca and Alphonse, and would love to show you photos of them! 

Audrey Blunt
Reading and Writing Instructor

Audrey teaches SAT and AOS English, and is a full-time English and Composition Teacher during the school year. She attended the Honors College at Messiah University and received her BA in English prior to receiving her Master’s in Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews. She also completed a minor in French and gained her first teaching experience as an assistant professor of English at the University of Strasbourg in France. Audrey prioritizes creating a warm and welcoming environment for students to learn, and is passionate about providing students with all the necessary skills to succeed on the SAT and in their AOS applications. In her free time, she loves reading mystery novels, painting, and trying new vegan recipes!

Emma Thomas
Reading and Writing Instructor

Emma grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. Her lifelong love of reading led her to study English and Communications at Hollins University. She graduated summa cum laude from the university in May 2022. After publishing her senior thesis, she was inducted to the International English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta, in recognition of high achievement in literature and writing. During her time at Hollins, she tutored her peers in English and writing, and created several study groups for her classmates. Her interest in tutoring was motivated by the realization that many K-12 schools failed to teach their students the rules of English grammar, which left them unprepared for their college-level English courses. After college, she worked as a reporter and anchor for a radio news station, and began publishing articles in a business magazine. She moved to Northern Virginia to pursue more writing opportunities. When she isn’t writing or tutoring, Emma enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending time with her dog, Peanut.

Gio Basso
Math & STEM Instructor

Gio holds a M.S. in Finance from Boston College and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Alabama. In high school, he was valedictorian of his class of approximately 600. Notably, he received a National Merit Scholarship, scored a 36 on his ACT, captained both the Mathletes and Track & Field team, and earned a 5 on eleven AP exams.

If you catch Gio during his free time, you might find him watching football, reading at the beach, studying situations in Texas Hold ‘em, catching up on results from Diamond League track meets, or hunting down some vegan fast food.

Lauren Keffer
Math & STEM Instructor

Born in California and raised in Loudoun County, Lauren applied to the Academies of Loudoun in middle school and got into AOS. She chose to attend TJHSST instead, where she first started tutoring her classmates in Latin. She continued tutoring in college, where she helped teach her classmates the fundamentals of computer science. In May 2025, she graduated summa cum laude from the College of William & Mary with a degree in computer science and linguistics.
When she’s not at work, Lauren can be found playing Dungeons & Dragons with her friends from TJ or translating Ovid’s Metamorphoses from Latin.

Olivia Bruns
Proctor

A 2023 graduate of Tuscarora High School with top 10% honors, Olivia was born and raised in Loudoun County. She played softball for 12 years and was also a two sport athlete in high school (softball and swimming). Though she loves sports, she decided to pursue different interests in college. Olivia is currently a student at the University of Delaware studying Kinesiology and aspires to obtain her DPT. Olivia has been with Loudoun Test Prep for over a year working as a proctor. When she isn’t at school or working, Olivia likes to spend her free time at the gym, fueling up on any form of caffeine, or spending time with family and friends.

Karina Bhawnani
Customer Success

Karina graduated from Greenwich High School in 2025 and is currently pursuing her college education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Karina danced for her team throughout high school, but she is now pursuing a business degree at the university. She was born in Ashburn, VA, and is therefore deeply familiar with the Loudoun County community. She is passionate about keeping parents informed, supported, and confident throughout their experience with LTP. When Karina is not working or studying, she enjoys going to the gym, taking walks, and spending time with friends.