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Born in Queens, Program Officer Nazeema Alli learned from the example set by her parents: that hard work, ingenuity, and a bit of luck can lead to intergenerational economic mobility.
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A former K-12 teacher and first-generation college student, Jamey has firsthand experience with many of the challenges his work at the foundation seeks to address.
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Izmira Santiago-Mikel
Raised to be a force for change, Izmira’s direct engagement with the community fuels a tireless passion for her work at the foundation.
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Francesca Mazzola Francesca’s family’s journey from Italy to the U.S. gave her an acute awareness of the access to opportunities that education can provide. Read More > |
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Natasha Fedo Growing up in Ukraine under the crumbling Soviet Union’s governance, Natasha came to realize the necessity of a solid education. Read More > |
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Scott Dalessandro Scott’s work at the foundation centers on connecting colleges and universities to improve education through collaboration. Read More > |
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Nate Simpson Nate’s experience with the community and support available at HBCUs led him to help others along the path toward obtaining a degree or credential. Read More > |
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Suzanne Walsh Suzanne’s own non-linear academic journey highlights the need to better support today’s students as they navigate higher education. Read More > |
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Sarah Bauder Sarah’s journey to the foundation is firmly rooted in her lifelong thirst for solving problems. Read More > |
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Rahim Rajan Rahim’s own experience as a first-generation college student from an immigrant family continues to motivate his everyday work. Read More > |
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Art Seavey Art leads the foundation’s investment in the University Innovation Alliance, a network of 11 of the country’s largest institutions. Read More > |