Cristina strives to live into Sonya Renee Taylor’s reflection that “normal never was,” and enters each day seeking to reconceptualize and redesign systems, policies and practices to better serve those who have been historically excluded. She believes in the power...
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Sheila Briggs joins Education First after three decades of service in our public school systems. She works on the Engaged Students team and is passionate about supporting systems leaders in redesigning to better meet the needs of ALL kids,...
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Carl joined Education First in January 2016, bringing extensive experience and expertise in school turnarounds, high-quality school growth and high-impact philanthropy. His work at Education First helps foundations and philanthropists design and execute effective grantmaking strategies, and supports education leaders...
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Kelly believes that a strong education system is essential to building a more equitable society and supporting a thriving democracy. She has devoted her professional career to supporting students, families, and communities by advocating for equitable access to high quality...
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Sophie supports state education agencies, school districts and foundations to design and implement strategies that improve teaching and learning. She has deep experience in strategic planning, program development and equitable design, particularly related to teacher leadership, preparation, professional learning, evaluation...
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Rashidah Lopez Morgan works with K12 education leaders to create and implement organizational strategies and talent management solutions that meet the needs of all students, and particularly for BIPOC students. She has worked with many state and local education agencies,...
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Centering people and communities who have been systematically denied access, opportunities, resources and power, and supporting them in (co-)designing sustainable solutions are at the heart of Regina’s mission. As Senior Director of Strategic RIDE & Talent Initiatives, Regina collaboratively leads our...
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Amanda was a people geek before #peoplegeeks were cool. She has a keen interest in what gives people purpose, what makes them change (and resist change) and what helps them grow. She married those interests with her belief in the...
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Margo is Education First’s Principal of Innovative Systems and Schools, where she works with school districts, state education agencies, foundations, researchers and nonprofits across the country to innovate for equity. Her recent work includes supporting the Texas Education Agency (TEA)...
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Peter has deep expertise in education as a classroom teacher, manager of education initiatives, strategy consultant and organizational leader. He is adept at partnering with leaders to design equity-centered solutions that focus systems on the needs of students and educators....
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