Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors brings deep expertise across education, youth development, finance, healthcare, and philanthropy. Collectively, they have led major institutions, shaped public education policy, scaled mission-driven nonprofits, and invested in innovative systems that improve outcomes for young people.
Timothy W. Hathaway
Executive leader at Brown Advisory, overseeing equity and fixed income research, portfolio management, and institutional strategy.
Malini Doddamani
Global marketing and communications executive advising leading academic, healthcare, and nonprofit institutions on brand strategy, growth, and institutional impact.
Mohamad Makhzoumi
Global healthcare investor and managing partner at NEA, leading investments across healthcare services, digital health, biopharma, and medical devices.
Dan Rhoton
Youth development and education leader with 20+ years advancing restorative practices, trauma-informed learning, and workforce pathways for young people.
Lori A. Shorr
Former chief education officer for the City of Philadelphia and longtime policy leader focused on equity, systems change, and community-centered education.
Liliana Polo-McKenna
Veteran education and nonprofit leader with deep experience building schools, developing leaders, and designing systems that support young people furthest from opportunity.
Chip Linehan
Venture investor and social entrepreneur with 20+ years building and scaling innovations, including technology-enabled service businesses and education initiatives expanding opportunity for underserved youth.
Laura Shubilla
National leader in youth workforce and education systems with two decades of experience designing cross-sector partnerships and pathways that expand college and career access for urban youth.
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