The Building 21 Team

Our team brings passion and deep experience in education, youth development, business management, finance, and education technology.

The Launchpad Team

Our dedicated Launchpad team runs Building 21's Learn and Earn workforce development program, creating pathways for underrepresented students to launch careers in tech and secure well-paying jobs. Meet the Launchpad team on their website.

Dannyelle Austin

Executive Director, Launchpad
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Christian Kunkle

Vice President, Software Sales and Delivery

Rob Thomas

Vice President, Technical Instruction

Nick Imparato

High School Program Director

Franceska Rouzard

Technology Instructor
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Taheera Brooks

Career Success Coach

Charlene Newbill

Launchpad Coach

Isaiah Wright

Outreach Coordinator

Sanaa Igbokwe

Technology Instructor

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