Amandeep Narula
Amandeep (“Aman”) Narula
President and Founder


In 2009, after 17 years as a successful software executive, I changed my career path to follow my passion for leadership development. I founded Positive Ally® Learning Center because I could not find quality afterschool programming for my three elementary school-aged boys. There was a glaring void in the after school industry: a well-rounded, learning environment that was safe, fun, and had loving teachers that challenged them in ways that public schools didn’t. Children are inquisitive by nature, and I wanted to create an interactive, learning environment as opposed to after-school babysitting. Theater, visual arts, science, sports, problem-solving activities, formal public speaking, critical thinking activities, and leadership training are an integral part of our exclusive, evolving, curriculum schedule. It has been a very rewarding journey to help working parents provide a well-rounded learning environment for their children.

Dede Torrez
Dede Torrez
Director Quality & Curriculum


I have been with Positive Ally® since 2010 and have over 20 years of teaching experience. I earned my B.A. and graduate credentials from California State University Chico where I specialized in Elementary and Special Education with an emphasis on cross-cultural language and development. I create Positive Ally’s exclusive teaching curriculum for all of our locations. The most fulfilling and rewarding aspect of being an educator is the lifelong connection between students and teachers. It has been a pleasure and rewarding to see my young students grow into responsible and successful adults.

Chris Poulsen
Chris Poulsen
Director-DMV, Virginia


For the last 15 years, I have been involved in multiple learning environments with children and adults. I enjoy teaching and helping students learn effective communication skills. I thrive when I am helping my students grow as public speakers, learning the mechanics of various sports, and mentoring them as they do their homework. I was offered the opportunity to expand Positive Ally® to the East Coast and we opened our Chantilly, VA location in Fall 2016. Running a business is an inherent trait of mine, but my true passion is when I am interacting with the children daily in a leadership role.

Sripriya Vishwanathan
Sripriya Vishwanathan
Program Director


I have been with Positive Ally® for 8 years. I earned my B.S. in Computer Science and a Masters in Computer Application from MS University. My career spans from being a college lecturer, teaching, raising my son, and finally, joining as the Program Director of Positive Ally’s flagship location in 2011. I am responsible for the coordination of daily operations of all Positive Ally® Centers in Washington. My true passion is teaching and I have built a trusting relationship with my students, parents, and am invested in the communities that Positive Ally serves.

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