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Meet our Alumni

Browse this list to find TFA alumni in business, politics, medicine, school leadership, journalism, nonprofits, technology, and more. Then click into their profiles to read more about how their experience as corps members shaped their careers.
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Miles Bubbett

4th Grade Teacher

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Region: Ohio, '14

Miles knew he wanted to be a teacher before joining the corps. He shares why he sought a teaching job through TFA.

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Jennifer Butwin

Associate

Davis Polk & Wardwell

Region: Connecticut, '13

After gaining experience in the corps, Jennifer possesses an invaluable perspective on the challenges schools face in an ever-evolving political climate, which she's carried into her law career.

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Yehimi Cambrón Álvarez

Artist and Educator

Region: Metro Atlanta, '15

Yehimi Cambrón Álvarez (Metro Atlanta '15) is an Atlanta-based artist focused on the lives of immigrants and undocumented Americans.

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Eric Canosa

Full Stack Developer

Block + Tackle

Region: Rio Grande Valley, '12

Eric joined TFA after five years in the professional world, working for nonprofits and in IT. As an eighth grade science teacher in south Texas, he was able to draw on his previous career experiences.

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Devon Cantwell-Chavez

Ph.D Student

University of Ottawa

Region: Alabama, '12

Devon Cantwell's time in the classroom inspired her to go back and work on earning her doctorate at University of Ottawa.

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Dan Carroll

Co-Founder/Chief Product Officer

Clever

Region: Colorado, '09

Before Dan Carroll was the co-founder of an edtech start-up that current serves K-12 schools nationwide, he was a corps member trying to find a way to make technology more accessible for his students.

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Sandrene Cassells

Resident Physician

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Region: New York, '14

Teach For America alum Sandrene Cassells shares how her time leading a classroom enhanced her love for medicine, leadership, and a lifelong dedication to teaching and serving marginalized communities.

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Yesenia Castro

School Leader

KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Region: New York, '07

After Yesenia Castro graduated from Stanford and joined TFA, her experience teaching with the corps in New York would transform her trajectory and propel her into the career she holds now as principal at KIPP Raíces Academy in Los Angeles.

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Leon Chan

Structural Engineer

Baldridge & Associates

Region: Hawai'i, '10

Teach For America alum Leon Chan applied for the organization after learning about the need for teachers with a STEM background.

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Johannah Chase

Initiative Lead, Catalytic Communities

The Walton Family Foundation

Region: New York, '05

Once an 8th grade math teacher, track coach, and union rep, Johannah’s career has always focused on equity for all students. She’s led in roles at the NYC DOE, the Governor’s office, Bank Street College of Education, and now the Walton Foundation.