Dr. Nicole Assisi is a multicultural and multilingual leader whose decades in education reflect an immense depth and breadth of experience. She has been a teacher, professor, principal, and superintendent. Her schools were named among the most innovative in the nation and received a CA Senate Commendation. As a business leader and entrepreneur, Dr. Assisi secured millions of dollars in philanthropic funding to support high quality, innovative education for thousands of students. San Diego Business Journal recognized her as a “40 under 40” leader and a finalist for CEO of the Year.