Ellen PinnockDirector of Community Engagement at FabNewport in Newport, RI Ellen Pinnock is the Director of Community Engagement at FabNewport where she supports students of all ages. A born and raised Newporter, Ms. Pinnock leads parent engagement and event production for the Learn 365 Initiative, and established the Heart Club at Thompson Middle School. She…
Tee FreemanChief Executive Officer of Takeover Academy in Worcester, MA Tee Freeman is the CEO of Takeover Academy, a consulting firm specializing in curriculum, program, and initiative development that nurtures the well-being and humanity of Black youth. She is also a dedicated PhD candidate in Social Psychology at Clark University, committed to establishing equitable healing…
Virgel HammondsCEO of the Aurora Institute, Farmingdale, Maine Aurora Institute CEO Virgel Hammonds is a nationally recognized leader in education innovation, bringing over two decades of experience working alongside young people, educators, communities, districts, and policymakers. Prior to joining the Aurora Institute as CEO, Virgel served as Chief Learning Officer at KnowledgeWorks, where he forged…
George R. Greenidge, Jr.Founding Executive Director of Greatest MINDS in Boston, MA George R. Greenidge, Jr. is the Founding Executive Director of Greatest MINDS, a Boston-based Black-led nonprofit focused on mentoring young people as they explore college, career, citizenry, and volunteerism as a way to bring about positive change in civil society. In his capacity…
Dr. Medria Blue-EllisPrincipal of Engineering & Science University Magnet School in West Haven, CT Dr. Medria Blue-Ellis, a STEM principal, educational consultant, and co-founding director of the CT HBCU Alumni Network Inc., is renowned for her expertise in educational equity. She focuses on creating systems that empower those who influence curriculum, culture, and student outcomes…
Elijah HawkesDirector of School Leadership Programs at Upper Valley Educator Institute in Lebanon, NH Elijah Hawkes is Director of School Leadership Programs at the Upper Valley Educator Institute, a small graduate school that prepares future teachers and school leaders in Vermont and New Hampshire. He was a public school principal for sixteen years, including ten…
Noah TelerskiCommunications Manager for the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project in Concord, NH Noah Telerski is the Communications Manager for the NH School Funding Fairness Project, a non-profit organization working on grassroots organizing and legislative advocacy aimed at making funding for New Hampshire’s public schools more equitable. He attended New Hampshire public schools himself,…
Catherine WongAssociate Director and Manager of Programs at the Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers in Andover, MA Catherine Wong (wahine/her/hers) is a dynamic force in the field of education, currently serving as the Associate Director and Manager of Programs at the Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers (IRT). In this role, she is passionately…
Erin Brouillette is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Nellie Mae Education, where she leads the financial strategy and operations to support the organization’s mission of advancing educational equity and opportunity. With over 13 years of experience in finance leadership, Erin brings a wealth of experience in non-profit finance. Before joining Nellie Mae, Erin served…
Marquis Taylor Founder, Coaching4Change Marquis Taylor is a dedicated advocate for educational transformation and an inspirational speaker. With a profound commitment to improving educational outcomes and fostering diversity within the educational workforce, Taylor has built a legacy of positive change through mentorship and innovative initiatives. As the visionary founder of Coaching4Change, Marquis Taylor has touched…