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Michael Ambriz Director of Institute Operations, Philadelphia Institute Katie Cunningham Managing Director, Recruitment

Aimée Eubanks Davis (Greater New Orleans Corps '95) Chief People Officer Ronald Nurnberg Executive Director, Mississippi Delta

Jarrad Toussant Development Manager, New Jersey Management Team

Michael Ambriz

Position: Director of Institute Operations Team: Philadelphia Institute Office: New York

Teach For America's culture is truly unique. I have never been part of an organization with so many driven individuals who are critical yet positive; who take independent ownership of projects yet work collectively; and who celebrate success yet work with humility. It is so motivating to work with so many people who are working relentlessly to ultimately effect change for students in low-income communities. Those are the reasons why I work at Teach For America.

Background:
Michael is the director of institute operations for the Philadelphia institute. In this role he manages operations at the summer institute, including relations with the university partner, residential operations, technology, transportation, special events, and workshops and resources. Prior to joining Teach For America in 2003, Michael worked with at-risk youth through the California Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism and LAUSD Academic Mentor Program. Michael graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in electrical engineering.

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Katie Cunningham

Position: Managing Director Team: Recruitment Office: New York

I work for Teach For America for two reasons. First, I deeply believe in Teach For America's mission to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting some of our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort. Second, it is a privilege to work with such motivated, thoughtful, and goal-oriented people. This provides me with the opportunity to learn and grow every day. It is great to be part of a group that constantly pushes itself to improve and to reach increasingly ambitious goals.

Background:
Katie first joined Teach For America as a special projects intern while earning her M.B.A. at Harvard Business School. Upon graduating, Katie joined the staff as the director of special projects, working directly with Teach For America's president and chief operating officer on special high-impact initiatives. Today, Katie is a managing director of recruitment and works to ensure the team and organization’s overall success by recruiting and matriculating corps members across the country. Prior to earning her M.B.A. and joining Teach For America, Katie worked at American Express in Strategic Planning & Business Development and Smart Card Enterprise Development. Katie hold a B.S. in economics with a dual concentration in management and finance from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Aimée Eubanks Davis

Position: Chief People Officer Team: Human Assets Office: Chicago Corps experience: Greater New Orleans Corps '95

Teach For America is an amazing place to work because every day I look forward to working with other people who also work relentlessly to change the life prospects of children growing up in low-income communities. We push ourselves to overcome obstacles, identify key levers, strategize next steps, and celebrate successes. Every night I leave excited about the important work we will do tomorrow, next week, next year and for our lifetime, as a part of this movement.

Background:
Aimée Eubanks Davis joined Teach For America’s staff in 2002 as vice president of new site development, helping to grow the organization’s presence into Miami and Philadelphia, as well as doubling Teach For America’s presence in New York City. In 2003, Eubanks Davis moved to the regional operations team, where she managed Teach For America’s executive directors and helped ensure maximum impact in each of the organization’s 22 regions. In 2005, Eubanks Davis became the Chief People Officer and in this role she has overseen the organization’s staff growth from 200 to over 800 staff members; worked on the development of a comprehensive competency model for staff recruitment, selection, performance management, and learning and development; and ensured that the Human Assets team is positioned to fuel the growth and success of Teach For America through being a strategic business partner to organizational leaders and teams. Before joining Teach For America’s staff, Eubanks Davis was a program officer at The Breakthrough Collaborative (formerly Summerbridge National) and, prior to that position, she led the Summerbridge New Orleans site to become one of the most successful sites in The Breakthrough Collaborative. Eubanks Davis, a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, was a 1995 Teach For America corps member and taught sixth grade social studies and language arts in New Orleans.

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Ronald Nurnberg

Position: Executive Director Team: Mississippi Delta Office: Mississippi Delta

Low-income communities will only live up to their full potential when kids have access to the best education available. I work for Teach For America because I want to be part of the movement that is reshaping communities through education. The organization gives me the opportunity to use my business and communications skills; the people inspire me to do more.

Background:
Ron is the executive director of the Mississippi Delta region and is responsible for maximizing Teach For America's impact as a force for short-term and long-term change. Prior to joining Teach For America, Ron was a restaurateur in St. Louis and administrated an exchange program for American students at Trinity College in Carmarthen, Wales. While earning his M.A. in Southern studies from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Ron led several projects for the Study of Southern Culture in Vicksburg, MS, and The National Trust in Helena, AR. Ron holds a B.A. in business administration and inter-personal communications from Central College.

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Jarrad Toussant

Position: Development Manager Team: New Jersey Office: New Jersey

When I first joined Teach For America, I was blown away by the intelligence, dedication, and relentlessness of the staff and corps members. The entrepreneurial spirit, the open communication, and the focus on continuous learning at Teach For America, help to foster a network of committed and mission-minded individuals unlike any other organization. I work for Teach For America because ending educational inequality is the most important social issue of our generation.

Background:
As the development manager in the New Jersey region, Jarrad works to build the external relationships that allow for Teach For America to increase its impact in that area. Prior to joining Teach For America, Jarrad worked as a campaign and travel aide on a statewide political campaign for a Texas Lieutenant Governor candidate and in the Intergovernmental Relations Office for the City of Fort Worth, Texas as a legislative coordinator. Jarrad earned an M.A. in international studies from Rutgers University and a B.A. in Plan II, a liberal arts honors program, from The University of Texas at Austin.

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