A list of all team members
Kerry Flanagan is currently the chief of staff of the California Charter Schools Association, a membership organization supporting California’s 1,130 charter schools serving more than 500,000 students. Kerry began her career in public education in 1991 as a secondary education…
Kacie Desmond is an education and nonprofit leader whose work spans multiple continents. For the past decade, she has supported nonprofits and public schools with enrollment strategies, fundraising, communications, project management, and creating thoughtful impact. Her work is grounded in…
Juan is a hardworking professional who has been consistently praised by colleagues and management for his dedication and expertise. With over 16 years of experience managing national and international brands, he has developed a highly relevant and versatile skill set.…
Jeff Lippman is an experienced educator with a commitment to student-centered education. He began his three-decade career as a high school social studies teacher; since then, he has taken leadership roles at schools in the United States, France, Spain and…
Jacquie Furtado is the Director of Strategy and Outcomes at San Diego State University. Jacquie has provided cross-departmental leadership and support for educational institutions for over thirteen years. Her journey has enabled her to collaborate and build consensus with every…
Ismael Soto is a seasoned senior leader with extensive expertise across multiple sectors, with a strong emphasis on K-12 education. He is widely recognized for his ability to design innovative programs, drive operational efficiency, and lead transformative change while optimizing…
Zachary Green is a professor of practice in Leadership Studies and the Co-Executive Director at The Nonprofit Institute, University of San Diego. A clinical psychologist by training, Zachary teaches courses on human development, organizational behavior, coaching, human development, dialogue, negotiations,…
Rob was a partner at the Silicon Schools Fund – a CA-based philanthropy dedicated to providing seed funding to transform schools and learning outcomes. From classroom teacher to principal to executive director, he has served in numerous organizations, including Los…
Dr. Donna Elder is the Dean of Teacher Education at National University and a highly experienced educational leader. Dr. Elder served as principal of Corinne A. Seeds University Elementary School at UCLA (now known as the UCLA Lab School), and…
Cassie Zimmer is a capacity-building leader and performance partner. She has previously served as the Managing Director, Chief of Staff at Teach For America San Diego, where she was responsible for driving the region’s strategy, talent, operations, development, and regional…