Vanessa L. Kahlon Appointed to Forttuna Education Council Global Advisory Board

Entrepreneur, author, and special education leader to provide expertise on inclusive learning models and family-centered interventions.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:58pm

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Vanessa L. Kahlon, an entrepreneur, author, radio personality, and the founder and head of Kahlon Family Services School, has been appointed as a member of the Forttuna Education Council Global Advisory Board. The Forttuna Councils is a global leadership ecosystem dedicated to convening purpose-driven leaders across education, business, health, governance, and social impact.

Why it matters

Kahlon's appointment reflects Forttuna's commitment to bringing together leaders who can translate innovation into real-world impact. Her work in designing evidence-based programs for exceptional and strong-willed children, integrating psychology, education, and family engagement, aligns with Forttuna's vision of building inclusive, effective, and future-ready education systems.

The details

As the founder and executive director of Kahlon Family Services and KFS School, Kahlon has built an integrated model that addresses the interconnected realities of learning, behavior, and emotional regulation. Her approach recognizes that educational success cannot be separated from family dynamics and mental health. Kahlon has created systems that support children not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well, including the development of YEAS Yoga, a movement-based curriculum to improve self-regulation, body awareness, and emotional control, and the 3R Method, a bilingual social-emotional learning curriculum focused on Redo, Rewind, and Repair.

  • Kahlon was appointed to the Forttuna Education Council Global Advisory Board in April 2026.

The players

Vanessa L. Kahlon

An entrepreneur, author, radio personality, and the founder and head of Kahlon Family Services School, who has nearly two decades of experience designing evidence-based programs for exceptional and strong-willed children.

Forttuna Councils

A global leadership ecosystem dedicated to convening purpose-driven leaders across education, business, health, governance, and social impact.

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The takeaway

Kahlon's appointment to the Forttuna Education Council Global Advisory Board highlights the importance of integrating emotional development, family engagement, and academic progress to support diverse student needs. Her work provides a blueprint for how education systems can adapt to better serve exceptional and strong-willed children, offering practical guidance for building responsive and humane learning environments.