Ryan Komori
Founder & CEO

Ryan is driven by the company’s mission to empower people of all backgrounds to recognize and savor the joy in their daily moments. The mission is a personal one that stems from a decade of unrecognized psychological trauma and depression, which saw him almost take his own life in 2019. After making a full recovery, and undergoing transformational personal growth in the process, Ryan is now focused on empowering others to improve their own mental health through accessible mental health education and fitness classes.

Ryan was previously Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer at PlayQ, a mobile gaming company based in Santa Monica with over $100MM in lifetime revenue. In 2015, Ryan was a recipient of Inc’s 30 Under 30 Award, recognizing the top entrepreneurs in the country. Ryan graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Father, Husband, Investor, Golfer, Yogi, Whiskey Collector, Country Music Fan, and Eagle Scout.

Ashlei Lien, LMFT
Clinical Founding Instructor / Curriculum & Instruction Lead

As the company’s Clinical Founding Instructor, Ashlei leads Savor Lining’s curriculum development and class instruction. Ashlei is a licensed marriage and family therapist, with over a decade of experience providing mental health services to the greater Los Angeles area. Ashlei has extensive and relevant experience in running her own private practice and managing clinical teams. She is passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and providing culturally competent therapeutic services and resources to help people gain access to the tools and knowledge they need to feel happy and fulfilled in life.

Ashlei received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, is a Certified Gottman (Level 1), Certified TF/AF CBT Therapist, and a Certified GroupX Fitness Instructor (Les Mills & more).

Ian Roy
Founding Member / Partnerships & Outreach Lead

Ian leads Savor Lining’s partnership and outreach endeavors, including relationships with clinicians, employers, and most importantly, its students. Ian bring close to a decade of experience in fostering relationships with non-profits, school districts, donors, community members, volunteers, and other strategic partners.

Ian was previously Head of Stakeholder Relations at Youth Entrepreneurs for the state of California, where he worked to implement entrepreneurship curriculum and grow the impact of driven educators at high schools throughout the state. He has a track record for growing cause-based nonprofits in 3 states since 2011. Ian received his a BA in Anthropology from Temple University.

Patricia Calbay, LMFT
Clinical Instructor

Patty is a licensed marriage and family therapist, with over a decade of experience providing mental health services to youth, adults, and families within Orange and Los Angeles county. Patty brings her relevant experience as a practicing psychotherapist and assistant supervisor at ChildNet to her instructional role with Savor Lining. Patty is well versed in the challenges faced by schools, parents, and other social services, as well as supporting and supervising clinical teams.

Patty received her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, and is certified in evidence-based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Managing and Adapting Practices, focusing on trauma, depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior. Patty focuses on connecting with and empowering others to develop skills and to build upon existing strengths in order to live with a greater sense of fulfillment and optimism.