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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. 

Anne Trumbore

Founder of Wharton Online and early team member at Coursera, NovoEd, and Stanford’s Online High School. Partners with universities, corporate learning teams, and platform providers to design accessible, data-informed learning at scale.

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. 

Dan Rhoton

Youth development and education leader with 20+ years advancing restorative practices, trauma-informed learning, and workforce pathways for young people.

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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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.

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.

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.

Timothy W. Hathaway

Executive leader at Brown Advisory, overseeing equity and fixed income research, portfolio management, and institutional strategy. 

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