Founder & CEO
Springboard Collaborative
Region: Greater Philadelphia, '09
Alejandro (Greater Philadelphia '09) founded Springboard Collaborative in 2011 to close the reading achievement gap by coaching teachers, training family members, and incentivizing learning.
Co-Founder
Souper Cubes
Region: Greater Philadelphia, '11
Michelle Sendowski shares how her experience in the classroom prepared her for leadership roles in higher education and entrepreneurship.
Founder & Chief Strategist
KDF Strategies
Region: Greater Philadelphia, '12
As founder of KDF Strategies, Kalisha advises organizations—primarily across the racial and gender justice fields—on policy, research, strategic planning, and political work.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Primary Children’s Hospital/University of Utah
Region: Greater Philadelphia, '03
Rebecca Purtell's experience as a TFA corps member prepared her for her role as a pediatric hospitalist at Primary Children’s Hospital, including her main responsibility of caring for acutely ill children.
Chief Administrative Officer
Orleans Parish School Board
Region: Greater Philadelphia, '03
Avione Brown Pichon is a mom, attorney, and education leader with deep roots in New Orleans. She serves as the chief administrative officer for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB). She is responsible for the implementation of the superintendent’s strategic priorities, administrative duties, and district-wide initiatives.