Sarah previously managed a $8.5 million professional development program for all staff in an urban school system serving 24,000 students. Prior to school district administration, she taught in a family literacy program, directed development initiatives for nonprofits, counseled low-income first-generation students for Upward Bound, and organized displaced residents of post-Katrina New Orleans.
Qian left a career as a quantitative developer/trader in finance to pursue a path in education. In her volunteer work, she drafted policy recommendations for the Illinois Education Commission on Economic Recovery and led an open data initiative that coordinated with over 30 public agencies to release their data to the public. She is passionate about social justice and building a different type of tech company.
Justin graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Political Economy. When he is not formulating new recipes for his next big cookout, he's outdoors fishing and playing tennis.
Ben loves making things look neat and orderly. He's usually either wrangling with CSS or tidying his desk up.
Jen is a former science educator passionate about helping us run efficiently. She’s an avid musician, reader, and sea otter spotter.
A former architect (of buildings), Rob realized he enjoyed fiddling with his computer more than drawing up construction documents.
Lupe is always looking for the next adventure that will test her endurance and will. She prides herself on her resourcefulness and would be a serious contender on The Amazing Race! Most importantly, she’s driven by causes that speak to her heart.
Bridget is a former educator who loves efficiency, organization and excellent middle school English instruction. She is inspired by her former students, her son and opportunities to strategically rethink systems in education.
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Marlon has a passion for problem-solving and improving efficiency. Also, he loves discovering new recipes, music, and travel destinations.
As a former HR advisor, Natalie has a passion for maximizing the potential of people and processes for an organization. She can be found hiking with her dog, trying new food, or planning her next travel adventure.
Juan recently graduated from UC Berkeley. He likes to chug caffeine, plays video games, competes on Apple Watch, and keeps his teammates up to date on meme culture.
Maya is a former admissions counselor and academic advisor with a passion for education. She loves exploring the Bay Area music scene, spending time around Lake Merritt, and ant collecting
Lucy is a former educator who has also designed educational toys for the classroom. She enjoys color-coded to do lists, traveling to new places, and crafting while listening to musicals.
Nick is a former university administrator with a passion for helping students reach their full potential. He can most often be found soaking up the sun on mountains, beaches, and trails alongside his dog, Sebastian. When not outside, Nick loves to indulge in documentaries, board games, books, and banana milkshakes.
Emily has spent the last 9 years working with organizations on a mission to get good food into school cafeterias and on family dinner tables through access and education. She is excited to continue working with a mission-driven team, passionate about serving school districts at Informed K12. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, eating, traveling to see great friends scattered across the country, and the endless entertainment from her kittens Parsnip and Pecorino.
Coming from an economics background academically, Madison decided to pursue software development in order to be able to build things that would help other people
With 10 years of experience designing and executing enterprise post-sales solutions at SaaS companies, Preeti is excited to bring her experience to InformedK12 and contribute to the mission of building capacity for education. When not working, you can find Preeti hiking, gardening, or doing puzzles (escape rooms!).
Tim has partnered with K12 school districts for more than 20 years. When not focused on work he is a dedicated father and husband and loves the outdoors.
Afonso joins us with 8+ years of sales experience within the events industry. When he’s not adding new skills into his sales arsenal you can find him jogging by the beach or binging a new series on Netflix.
My name is Randy Smith. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I have been in the customer support/customer success space for the last 15 years. I recently worked for a streaming app builder (OTT Developer) as a Support Consultant. Prior to that, I was an Implementation Consultant. I have worked in both corporate and start-up environments. I enjoy helping people smooth out their technological rough edges. In my off time I enjoy carpentry, gardening, and biking. I'm also a guitar player. I have a cat named Mylez whose favorite hobby is sleeping.
Janelly has spent the last 6 years working with startups vested in education. She is passionate about helping others and enjoys reading, discovering new music, traveling, and seeking adventures.
As a former school principal and math teacher, Heidy knows how paperwork can slow down processes and detract from the true work of providing an exceptional educational experience. For this reason, she fell in love with the Informedk12 platform (nerdy, we know!) and is excited to support educators to get back to the important work they do each day. Other nerding out topics? Brunch, children’s books, and instant pot recipes.
Joe has worked as an engineer at fintech, SAAS, and media measurement companies. He loves it when code has tests, enjoys debugging thorny problems, and especially likes building software that has a positive impact.
Kirsten joins Informed K12 with 7 years of Revenue Operations experience. She has a passion for process optimization, analytics, and enablement through technology. When she’s not diving through data, you can find her playing volleyball or traveling to see live music.
Coming from a healthcare background as a former pharmacist, Vicky is currently a software engineer who is passionate about working on impactful applications to improve our quality of life. Outside of work, she loves live music, long walks, traveling, and the holiday season.
Lily has a huge passion for software development done right, with over 10 years in the industry. She is a huge advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and loves working on products that help real people solve real problems to make the world a better place. Outside of work, she loves board games, reading, music, playing the piano, and her cats and dogs.
Gavin joins InformedK12 after working for 5 years in Higher Ed technology, helping universities and colleges support faculty with needs related to their career progression. He’s passionate about SaaS’s ability to help educational institutions operate more effectively and efficiently. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, film, NYC’s stand-up comedy, and supporting Arsenal Football Club.
Michelle is a former teacher who has also worked in customer support for ed-tech. She is passionate about solving problems and helping to make the jobs of educators and school districts easier through technology. When she is not working, Michelle enjoys traveling, hiking, music, reading, and spending time with her cat, Oliver.
After 10 years of running the operations of healthcare facilities, Ashlee transitioned her career in 2019 to focusing on her passion for building inclusive, equitable, and diverse cultures within startup tech companies. When she's not working at Informed K12, you can find her mentoring women in their career growth journey as well as hiking, spending time with friends, and traveling!
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Zyaire's number 1 passion is people! When he's not building relationships on the phones you can find him making friends at your nearest Trader Joe's grocery line. He enjoys eating at the latest restaurants and improving his rock climbing techniques at Dogpatch Boulders. Don't be a stranger and say hi if you ever see him in public!
Jose has been in sales 10+ years in the EdTech space and has loved every minute of it. When not working he loves to sing Frozen songs with his beautiful daughter, drink beer and a glass of wine with his wife, and woodwork/renovate his house! Also, huge sports/soccer fan " Vamos Madrid! " , Niners, and Giants!
Natasha came to InformedK12 after 10 years in community relations and project management for collegiate athletics. She has a passion for organizing and optimizing workflow systems so people can focus on the bigger picture. Outside of work she loves hiking, going on adventures with her husband and hanging out at home in Scottsdale, AZ with her two cats.
Jocelyn joins the team after spending the last 5 years at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. She has a drive to improve efficiency while creating a seamless customer experience for all districts. Away from work you can find her and her husband either at home in Reno relaxing with their cat, out finding the next new craft beer spot, wandering the Truckee River trail or hanging out at Lake Tahoe.
Danny brings over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit and education sector where he focused on relationship-building and partnering with stakeholders to achieve their goals. He is passionate about educational equity and using technology as a tool for developing free and just communities. Danny enjoys quality time with family and friends, competitive sports and games, and traveling.
Justin is a mission-driven software engineer who has developed web applications across a variety of industries. He's passionate about cultivating inclusive spaces and can always be found wearing a metal band tee.
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Mike previously worked with schools to assist with copyright compliance and updating their technology. He has a passion for helping others and loves to challenge himself with endurance races and triathlons.
Cherise is a passionate storyteller and advocate for educators. She loves trying new recipes, running, doing yoga, and exploring different neighborhoods in Chicago.
Marcie joins Informed K12 with 10 years of supporting clients in a variety of industries. Her superpower is identifying and improving process and product inefficiencies to ensure clients are happy. She loves anything outdoors, baking, gardening, traveling, animals, and spending time with her family.
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Dawn joins Informed K12 after spending 7 years in Higher Education SaaS software sales focused on student success and retention.She's passionate about making a difference in the business practices and daily lives of education professionals and creating lasting relationships that ultimately serve our students.Outside of work she loves, running, biking, skiing, SUP and traveling anywhere she can with her husband and two teens. She's always up for a latte and a good chat!
Joanna was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She is passionate about making a positive impact in her community through tech. In her free time she enjoys music, song writing, and art
Alicia is a product designer and former 7th-grade teacher focused on serving learners and the education community. She leads the UX of EdTech community, whose mission is to design better ways to support learning. She enjoys living in Southern California with her husband and two sons.
Bethany is a former middle school teacher who has spent the last decade at early and growth stage organizations in EdTech, FinTech, and EnterpriseTech. She's excited to bring her passion for architecting world class customer success teams to InformedK12. When not working, you can find Bethany traveling, walking her dog, watching true crime documentaries or volunteering.
Pooja believes that education can solve most problems, and is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. After working as an engineer in a variety of industries, she is excited to continue her technology journey in the education space at InformedK12. Outside of work, she enjoys playing board games, crocheting, and hanging out with her cat.
Pat joins Informed K12 after spending 8 years in EdTech and 10 years as a History Educator in Texas. Pat is a graduate from Baylor University with a degree in Education. When he is not enjoying eating at restaurants, Pat is coaching his son and daughter's sports teams and hanging out with his brothers and sisters.
Nick comes to InformedK12 after spending 15 years in public education. Most recently, he supported school districts as a Director of Curriculum and Instruction at a County Office of Education. He loves swimming and chasing around his kids, bunnies, chickens, and dog.
Duke joined Informed K12 with 5 years of implementation knowledge within tech. He has a passion for organization, efficiency and optimization. His goal is to create smooth workflows for all districts who utilize our platform, while having fun along the way! Outside of work, Duke enjoys swimming, attempting to play in volleyball games in sunny San Diego, where he lives, and embarking on the next travel adventure at a moment's notice.
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Brianna's belief in the harmonious blend of art and technology propels her forward, igniting curiosity and fostering innovation. Whether deciphering intricate contract language or immersing herself in the world of artistic exploration, her diverse passions shape her ability to discover innovative solutions for clients. Beyond work, Brianna finds solace in painting, diving into DIY home improvement projects (especially the electrical kind), and cultivating her collection of exotic plants.
Brittney has joined InformedK12 after spending the last 10 years in Customer Success and Professional Services at SaaS companies. Before then, she got her start in Investment Banking where she developed her love for relationship building, both within and outside the business. In her spare time, Brittney enjoys discovering new restaurants and adding new destinations to her list of countries visited.
With ten years of experience in SaaS, Kellie is thrilled to be joining the InformedK12 team. Kellie is passionate about optimizing her clients’ experiences and helping them achieve their goals. When Kellie is not working, you can find her teaching yoga, lost in the pages of a fantasy novel, or pestering her rescue cat, Lola.
Esther is a former teacher and project partner to state and local government agencies. She is motivated to make public systems work better for all people. She is based in the Bay Area and enjoys getting places on foot.
With a background in Public Health, I have always aspired to positively impact people's lives on a larger scale. Given my skill set, I discovered a great fit in technology and transitioned to software engineering. I'm thrilled to apply my skills towards a meaningful impact in education. Outside of work, you'll often find me playing tennis, hiking, traveling, fostering kittens from my local animal shelter, or taking a nap.
Syd joins InformedK12 with 7 years of experience as a software engineer. She is passionate about learning and education and loves volunteering at CodeNation. When she’s not working she enjoys ice skating, reading and drawing.
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Jordyn is an experienced People Ops leader adept at driving global people operations and fostering inclusive cultures to align with organizational goals. In her downtime, she loves traveling, tacos, and watching reality TV.
Katie is a former middle school educator and instructional leader passionate about building capacity in our educational systems so that administrators can relentlessly focus on the students, teachers, and families they serve. In her free time she loves exploring all the incredible trails, runs, ski slopes and wines Northern CA has to offer.
Having spent 15 years driving success with some of the world’s largest enterprises and North American law enforcement agencies, Andrew joined Informed K12’s customer success team to combine his professional expertise with his passion for education. In his spare time, Andrew is likely to be kayaking, fishing, building something in his workshop, or joining his team for league night at the local bowling alley. Andrew loves to root for the University of Texas Longhorns football team and is a season ticket holder for the Allen Americans hockey team.
Stef has been working with K-12 schools since 2008, mostly in partnership-building roles. She loves getting to know people, especially people who share her passion for equitable public education. She has three young kids and enjoys a variety of hobbies including hiking, portrait painting, sewing and mushroom identification.
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Breanna brings a unique perspective to Informed K12 from running operations for Hospital Systems and HealthTech startups for the last 10 years. She is excited to pivot into EdTech to help contribute to the development of technology to enhance the overall educational experience for students, educators, and administrators. Outside of work, you can find her gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. She also runs operations for a community organization, “Contra Costa Women for Good”, a non-profit focused on raising money for local non-profits.
Rachel is a former high school STEM teacher with experience in customer service and data analysis in the healthcare and beauty sectors. Her passions include cooking, film, and social justice.
Valeria loves connecting and building everlasting relationships with everyone she meets. She is always up for a challenge and strives to optimize how people use technology today. As a learner and relator, her heart lies in championing the dreams and passions of others. Outside of work, you can find her at the beach enjoying a day in the sand with her dachshund, Slinky, and her chihuahua mix, Gizmo.
Mateo is a classically trained Opera Singer with a passion to make friends everywhere. He's on a mission to help others as much as possible. When he's not working on new ways to connect with people, he is traveling the world or singing, or both (hopefully!)
