Jared serves as a market president at City Year. In this role, he oversees City Year sites in 10 cities: Baton Rouge, Buffalo, Columbia, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Manchester, New Orleans, Orlando, Providence and Sacramento.

Having recently earned her Ed.M at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Education Policy and Management, Emily Blatter Boyer now serves as a senior director of talent acquisition for The College Board.

After holding leadership positions at both TFA–Indianapolis and the Indianapolis mayor’s office, Brandon now leads The Mind Trust as its CEO.

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.

Melissa Connelly, CEO of the nonprofit OneGoal, wants you to know the TFA corps experience is an excellent way to build your foundation as a change maker, by the life lessons you learn and the compassionate people you meet.

Jim Curran is a Senior Vice President, Regional Field Executive and is currently the interim executive director for TFA Colorado. Jim started his career as a 2005 Phoenix corps member, teaching 4th grade in Laveen, AZ. He spent most of his career in South Dakota and was the executive director there for ten years.

Moved by his faith, Jared joined the Metro Atlanta corps in 2007 to serve others. His teaching and leadership experience have helped him pursue a career in youth ministry.

José grew up in a similar community where he taught and held his students to high standards. His belief that all children deserve an excellent education continues to guide his career in education and nonprofit leadership.

Alana Henry is a TFA Dallas-Forth Worth alumna and Executive Director of Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council.

Allissa is a 2015 Indianapolis alumna and Director of Family Philanthropy at Central Indiana Community Foundation.