Nassim Ebrahimi, PhD
Advisory Committee Chair
Nassim Ebrahimi is a developmental psychologist, mental performance coach, author, and founder of Becoming My Stronger Me. Holding a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Penn State, she integrates human development, psychology, coaching, and sport to help athletes build practical skills in emotional regulation, confidence, focus, resilience, and performing under pressure. She works with athletes across developmental and competitive levels and supports coaches, parents, and organizations in creating environments that strengthen both performance and personal growth. Nassim brings to Tennis Atypical a developmental and mental performance perspective grounded in understanding each athlete as an individual and intentionally shaping environments that help them learn, perform, and thrive.
Lucy Qian
Advisory Committee Member
Lucy Qian is a student at Harvard College studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track. Originally from Clarksville, Maryland, Lucy brings a unique blend of scientific insight and athletic discipline to the Tennis Atypical Advisory Committee. With over 14 years of award-winning competitive ballet experience, she currently serves as a performing member and the Publicity Chair for the Harvard Ballet Company. At Tennis Atypical, Lucy draws on her extensive background in movement to provide young athletes with specialized balance and coordination training. By challenging the way their brain, muscles, and sensory systems communicate, she helps participants build muscle memory and prevent injuries. Lucy is deeply passionate about the intersection of movement and neuroscience, championing the belief that sports and the arts are vital tools for emotional regulation, sensory processing, and building lifelong confidence both on and off the court.
Charles Lu
Advisory Committee Member
Charles serves as an Advisory Committee Member at Tennis Atypical, bringing extensive professional experience in Early Intervention and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In his practice, Charles focuses on helping children develop vital communication, social, and daily living skills while supporting families through individualized, evidence-based interventions. Currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at George Mason University, Charles is deeply passionate about helping children reach their full potential and creating positive, lasting changes in their lives. His clinical insights and behavioral expertise play a key role in guiding the organization’s neuro-inclusive training programs and curriculum development.