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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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Nicholas Oviedo

Director, Research and Assessment

Roosevelt School District

Region: Phoenix, '09

Nicholas shares how connections to the alumni community inspire him to continue his work in the district where he taught as a corps member.

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Ciji Pittman

Executive Director

KIPP Columbus

Region: Metro Atlanta, '05

Ciji Pittman shares how her time teaching in Atlanta in 2005 kick-started a long career in education leadership and law.

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Jade Rivera

Collegiate Charter School Founder & Executive Director

Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School

Region: Nevada, '12

Jade Rivera's experience in the corps revealed the connection between her love for school and her passion for pursuing equitable education in her hometown of Albuquerque.

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Carolyn Sallen-Thomas

Assistant Principal

KIPP Philadelphia Schools

Region: Colorado, '10

After gravitating toward social justice issues in college, Carolyn Sallen-Thomas joined the corps and subsequently branched out into school leadership.

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Niambi Sampson

SVP of Teaching and Learning

3DE Schools, Junior Achievement

Region: Metro Atlanta, '98

Niambi Sampson is the SVP of Teaching and Learning for 3DE Schools, part of Junior Achievement, in Metro Atlanta. Learn how her experience with Teach For America shaped her work ethic and leadership skills, which she continues to use to serve low-income students.

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Chase Sander

Managing Director of Schools

DSST Public Schools

Region: Rio Grande Valley, '09

Chase serves as a school leader in Denver. Having gained experience in public and charter schools, Chase is prepared to implement a comprehensive, long-term vision to accommodate his school community’s needs.

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Chad Slife

Coordinator, Access and Engagement

San Mateo County Office of Education

Region: Bay Area, '02

With a background in PR, Chad initially thought he would move on to a career path in broadcast journalism or law after his time in the classroom. However, those years—and most of all his students—completely changed his trajectory. After teaching for six more years Chad now works as a school system administrator for San Mateo County.

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Cody Stipes

Chief Operating Officer

Cold Spring School

Region: Indianapolis, '11

Cody Stipes is a 2011 Indianapolis corps member and Chief Operating Officer at Cold Spring School in Indianapolis.

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Rasheed Thompson

VP, School District R&D & Strategic Partnerships

Leanlab Education

Region: Nevada, '08

Since joining the corps, Rasheed has sought out new leadership challenges, working to build new programs and opportunities from the ground up.

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Rosaline Tio

Director of Research, Data, and Analytics

Charles R. Drew Charter School

Region: Metro Atlanta, '11

Rosaline says her experience as a high school math teacher has been invaluable in developing a nuanced lens for her career as a data analyst.