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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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Jared Billings

Market Director

City Year

Region: Jacksonville, '07

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.

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Emily Blatter Boyer

Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

The College Board

Region: New York, '07

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.

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Brandon Brown

Senior Vice President

The Mind Trust

Region: St. Louis, '08

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

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Johannah Chase

Initiative Lead, Catalytic Communities

The Walton Family Foundation

Region: New York, '05

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

OneGoal

Region: Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana, '06

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

Senior Vice President, Regional Field Executive

Teach For America

Region: Phoenix, '05

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.

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Jared Dawson

People and Culture Field Director - The High School Ministry

Cru

Region: Metro Atlanta, '07

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.

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Dr. José González

Vice President, Program Strategy & Staff Development

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula

Region: Bay Area, '13

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

Executive Director

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council

Region: Dallas-Fort Worth, '11

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

Allissa Impink

Director of Family Philanthropy, Philanthropic Advisor, Glick Philanthropies

Central Indiana Community Foundation

Region: Indianapolis, '15

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

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