ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Happy Life Academy operates as an international educational and research ecosystem, uniting education, scientific activity, professional development and social impact.
The Academic Council is the institution’s highest strategic and advisory body. It defines the long-term vision, the educational standards, the scientific priorities and the direction of development of the Academy’s programs, projects and international partnerships.
PROF. DR. STOYANA NATSEVA
Chair of the Academic Council and Founder
Area of Responsibility: Strategic Development, Scientific Innovation, and Intellectual Property.
Activities: Creator of the proprietary methodologies Direct Change Solution® (DCS®) and Internal Autobiographical Map (IAM), as well as the proprietary Happiness Index. She leads the long-term vision of Happy Life Academy, the development of educational programs, scientific initiatives, and the international expansion of the ecosystem. Founder of the “1 Million Awakened” Foundation and the International Professional Association of Coaches and Therapists (IAPTC®).
LYUBOMIR TROHAROV
Chief Academic Officer
Area: Education and International Integration
Area of Responsibility: Academic Development, Knowledge Architecture, and International Partnerships.
Activities: Responsible for the strategic development of educational programs, the academic structure of MBA and DBA pathways, and the establishment of international educational partnerships. Coordinates cooperation with universities, academic institutes, and professional organizations, while supporting the integration of scientific research into the Academy’s educational activities.
DR. ZHENI MARKOVA
Head of Educational Activities
Area: Applied Practice and Mentorship
Area of Responsibility: Methodological Implementation, Professional Training, and Quality Assurance.
Activities: Leads practical training programs, supervision, and the professional development of trainees. Responsible for implementing the Academy’s proprietary methodologies within the educational process, maintaining high professional standards, and ensuring quality in practical training.
The Academic Council works to ensure the sustainable development of Happy Life Academy, maintain high educational standards, and create programs that combine scientific rigor, practical applicability, and an international perspective.
