IAK Faculty & Board

IAK brings together an international faculty and board, bridging Eastern and Western wisdom to advance education, culture, and life sciences.

Bridging Eastern and Western Wisdom

Meet The Team

Core Faculty

Here we present the principal educators who shape IAK’s academic vision and lead its main teaching and research programs.

Faculty (Teaching Support)

These faculty members contribute to IAK’s programs through workshops, guest lectures, mentoring, and project-based teaching support.

Board Members

The Board oversees IAK’s mission, strategic development, and global partnerships, providing guidance and governance for the association.

Founder & President of IAK ·

Scholar · Author· Holistic

Well-being Practitioner & Adviser

Jian Geyang

https://www.jiangeyang.com/

Board Member

Core Faculty, IAK Academy

Jian Geyang, Founder of IAK, carries forward a family legacy deeply rooted in China’s education, faith, and artistic traditions. Growing up in Chengdu and immersed in Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and the Hundred Schools of Thought, she has more than 40 years of experience in holistic well-being. She integrates these ancient traditions with modern life sciences, offering courses that unite philosophy, breathwork, and holistic living. As an author and educator, she is dedicated to fostering dialogue and building bridges between East and West.

IAK Executive Director. Entrepreneur

Mark-Marian Siegert

office@iak-switzerland.org

Board Member

Core Faculty, IAK Academy

Mark-Marian Siegert is a German entrepreneur specializing in family heritage, cultural traditions, and life sciences. At IAK Academy, he lectures on German family education, intergenerational responsibility, and intercultural dialogue, offering a Western perspective that complements Eastern philosophy. Coming from a German family energy business active for over 120 years, he brings a personal connection to legacy, sustainability, and innovation.

International Breathwork Master

Mario Domig

https://atem-therapeut.ch

IAK Elite Member

Core Faculty, IAK Academy

Mario Domig is a certified breathwork practitioner, recognised by both EMR and GPBA. He also serves as the Executive Director of the International Breathwork Foundation (IBF), a global non-profit organisation with UN ECOSOC consultative status at the United Nations.
For over 30 years, Mario has been guiding individuals on their journey of self-discovery and personal growth through the practice of breathwork therapy. He is particularly dedicated to promoting confidence and inner peace within an atmosphere of compassion and appreciation.
His breathwork sessions for individual clients are typically reimbursed by most Swiss supplementary health insurance providers. His professional practice is based in Rorschacherberg, Switzerland.

Community Director - IAK CH

Lucy Ovalle

office@iak-switzerland.org

Board Member

Lucy Ovalle is the Community Director at IAK Switzerland, where since 2020 she has been leading the growth of the Latin community across Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria. With extensive experience in cultural event organization, caregiving, and artistic makeup, she brings over 25 years of expertise in community building and cross-cultural engagement. Fluent in Spanish and English, she is dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where members can share ideas, celebrate culture, and build meaningful connections.

IAK Director of Art & Design

Eva Wang

office@iak-switzerland.org

Board Member

Faculty, IAK Academy

Eva Wang, Director of Art & Design at IAK, shapes the association’s visual identity and creative spaces with thoughtful, human-centered design. Educated at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and Beijing Film Academy, she brings expertise in painting, film art, and cultural production. With professional leadership experience at Netease and Sichuan TV, she has led award-winning cross-industry collaborations and large-scale branding projects. A passionate advocate for the power of art to inspire and connect, she is dedicated to fostering inclusive creative ecosystems that celebrate diversity, dialogue, and innovation.

Director, IAK Germany

Jingyu Dietz

dietzjingyu@gmail.com

Board Member

Faculty, IAK Academy

Jingyu Dietz, IAK Director Germany, was born and raised in Beijing in an academic and medical family. Shaped by her mother’s guidance in health and her father’s international students, she developed an early awareness of well-being and cultural openness. After studies and professional work in the United States, and now living in Germany with her family, she embraces diverse cultural experiences as a source of creativity and dialogue. With professional experience in sales, event planning, HR, and media, as well as extensive volunteer service, she is committed to IAK’s mission of “Connecting Minds – Enabling Greatness.”

Director, IAK United States

Keith Nicholson

office@iak-switzerland.org

Board Member

Faculty, IAK Academy

Keith Nicholson — Entrepreneur & Director, IAK United States — was shaped by a Christian upbringing and a deep cultural heritage. He guides IAK’s growth in the U.S., focusing on partnerships and community building, while bringing his entrepreneurial vision to innovative cultural initiatives.

IAK Director of Tea Culture & Living Art

Yayi Kuestermann

office@iak-switzerland.org

Board Member

Yayi Kuestermann, Director of Tea Culture & Living Arts at IAK, shares the art of tea and daily aesthetics as living pathways to harmony and wellbeing. A Chinese entrepreneur fluent in English and German, she is the founder of a well-known bubble tea brand in Germany. Since 2012, she has transformed from a full-time mother into a business leader, building a tea culture that combines quality, creativity, and the warmth of home. Her journey reflects resilience, cultural exchange, and the belief that it is never too late to pursue new dreams.

IAK Director for International Guqin Cultural Exchange

Pan Jing

office@iak-switzerland.org

Board Member

Faculty, IAK Academy

Pan Jing — IAK Director for International Guqin Cultural Exchange —She is dedicated to the transmission and promotion of Guqin art, regularly organizing and performing in Guqin workshops. With over 15 years of professional experience in accounting, she brings precision and composure to her musical journey. Trained in the Guangling School tradition of the Guqin, she excels in its distinctive style, celebrated for its vibrant, dynamic, and dramatically expressive rhythms.

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