Profiles of Leaders in the Teach For America Network
Managing director
InnovateHealth Yale and the Sustainable Initiative at the Yale School of Public Health
Region: San Antonio, '12
Fatema Basrai, a San Antonio 2012 TFA alum, noticed the close connection between education and public health as a third grade teacher. Today, she works at the Yale Institute for Global Health to support the creation of innovative health solutions.
Blockchain & Digital Assets Tax Senior Consultant
Deloitte
Region: Bay Area, '14
Claire's corps experience led her on a career path in tax law, where she supports businesses and individuals.
Community Volunteer
Education and the Arts
Mary Vascellaro, a graduate of Brown University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has an extensive background in retail buying and management, working for organizations such as Filene's and Lord and Taylor.
Stephen Bell (Tulsa 2013) is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and has just started as the Indian Ed Coordinator in the Office of Equity with Guilford County Schools. He is excited to partner with Native students and families to ensure their academic, social, and emotional success, as well as elevate the Guilford Native community voice.
Founder
Wildflower New York Charter School
Region: New York, '14
Mario Benabe always knew he wanted to teach and maximized his experience with Teach For America as a way to guide him from turning a passion into a career.
Associate Director, Global Marketing - Oncology
Eli Lilly and Company
Region: Indianapolis, '12
Kyle Bender is a 2012 TFA Indy alumnus and marketing executive at Eli Lilly and Company. He is passionate about the impact firms can have in their local communities.
President of Lilly Foundation & Sr. Director for Corporate Responsibility and Global Health
Eli Lilly & Company
Tiffany Benjamin is President of the Lilly Foundation and Senior Director for Corporate Responsibility and Global Health for Eli Lilly & Company. Eli Lilly & Co. has been a major supporter of Teach For America since its founding in Indianapolis in 2008.
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President and Chief Operating Officer
Teach For America
Jemina R. Bernard serves as Teach For America's President & Chief Operating Officer, bringing over two decades of invaluable leadership and service in education. In this role, she is dedicated to leading the organization to make meaningful progress for students across the country.
Senior Vice President of Content Development
MGM Resorts International
Region: Las Vegas & Reno, '05
Following a career path into the private sector, Dan shares how he remains involved with educational causes he is passionate about.