After a decade as a special educator and academic dean at Achievement First, Lucy has garnered the right experience and developed the tools necessary to excel in education leadership roles.

From the classroom to the business world, Carol still applies the lessons she learned as a middle school math teacher.

With positions at ABC and CNN, and the 2020 presidential campaign trail with NBC News, you wouldn’t guess Priscilla Thompson’s career started in the classroom. Read how her time as a middle school teacher informs her work as a journalist.

Courtney believes deeply in the power of community. She works hand-in-hand with educators and families in Baltimore to create excellent opportunities for students.

Emily leads customer insights and strategy at Chicago Transit Authority, which entails delivering quality, affordable transit services that link jobs, people, and communities.

Madeline Mason is a 2011 Indianapolis alumna and current assistant principal for Northshore School District. She is also the founder of Mindful Equity.

Christie-Anne Weiss is a Senior Vice President and Associate Broker with TTR Sotheby's International Realty. She—along with her business partner, Christopher Ritzert from Ritzert Weiss Partners—has been named the Top Producing Team company-wide each year since 2012.