Our Team
With backgrounds as educators, school administrators, business executives, and nonprofit leaders, our team has extensive experience in school leadership, learner-centered design, organization management, communication and more. We provide a unique match of experiences and passions that drive our work.
Who We Are
Jordan Luster
Manager, Programs
Marissa Wicklund
Manager, Advocacy
Mason Pashia
Director, Creative
Shawnee Caruthers
Partner, Advocacy
Tatyana Njoroge
Executive Assistant
Allison Brumley
Operations Associate
Jean Liu
Director, Strategy
Jessica Slusser
Partner, Growth & Impact
Karen Vander Ark
CFO & Partner
Nate McClennen
Senior Partner, Strategy
Rebecca Midles
Senior Partner, Strategy
Tom Vander Ark
CEO & Partner
Victoria Andrews
Partner, Professional Learning
Byron Sanders
Arete Health
Edgar Palacios
Latinx Education Collaborative
Mike McGalliard
The Firebrand Company
Tom Vander Ark
Getting Smart
Kara May
Art In Motion Creative Arts School/Distinctive Schools
Ursulina Ramirez
Summer Search
Carri Schneider
Senior Fellow