Our Team
With backgrounds as educators, school administrators, business executives, and nonprofit leaders, our team has extensive experience in school leadership, learner-centered design, organization management, communication and more. We provide a unique match of experiences and passions that drive our work.
Who We Are
Getting Smart Collective Team
Jordan Luster
Manager, Programs
Marissa Wicklund
Manager, Advocacy
Mason Pashia
Partner, Storytelling
Shawnee Caruthers
Partner, Advocacy
Getting Smart Team
Allison Brumley
Operations Associate
Jean Liu
Director, Strategy
Nate McClennen
CEO
Rebecca Midles
Chief Impact Officer
Tom Vander Ark
Senior Advisor
Victoria Andrews
Partner, Professional Learning
Getting Smart Collective Board of Directors
Byron Sanders
Arete Health
Edgar Palacios
Latinx Education Collaborative
Mike McGalliard
The Firebrand Company
Tom Vander Ark
Getting Smart
Kara May
Art In Motion Creative Arts School/Distinctive Schools
Ursulina Ramirez
Summer Search
Fellows
Getting Smart Fellows are notable voices in the education field that serve as thought leaders and contributors in pushing innovative education work forward. They utilize their experience and connections to provide equitable perspectives to enhance our advocacy and advisory work.
Carri Schneider
Senior Fellow