Family Engagement Lab Announces Four New Powerhouse Board Members to Guide its Growth in K-12 School Districts
SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) June 27, 2023 -- Family Engagement Lab, a national nonprofit and leader in the advancement of learning-centered family engagement in PreK-12 school systems, announced today four new Board of Director appointments to support its mission to catalyze equitable family engagement and student learning by bridging classroom curriculum and at-home learning.
Family Engagement Lab welcomes:
Damaris Santiago
With extensive experience building and scaling marketing departments, Damaris Santiago brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of marketing to support high-performance teams and reimagining the customer experience in both large corporate and start-up environments. Damaris previously served as Vice President of Marketing at Learning A-Z and and Chief Marketing Officer for DataBank, a Kyocera Group Company.
Rachael Lee
Rachel Lee is an investor with multi-stage experience in EdTech and enterprise software, bringing informed and insightful guidance about the markets and strategic direction. Rachael was previously a Principal at GSV Ventures, where she focused on education and the future of work. Rachael also invested at Charlesbank Capital Partners and worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company and a product manager at Quizlet.
Allison Barr
Allison Barr is the Chief Operating Officer at English Learners Success Forum (ELSF), a non-profit organization that works to improve the quality and accessibility of instructional materials for English learners. Allison brings strong operational experience in finance, talent and HR to Family Engagement Lab. Most recently, Allison was the COO of CenterPoint Education Solutions and was also part of the core team that launched the Partnership for Assessment of College and Careers (PARCC) consortium.
Krystle Onibokun
Krystle Onibokun has extensive experience in the education/ non-profit space. Krystle previously served as Vice President of Finance and Impact at Innovate Public Schools, leading both the Finance and Data & Impact teams. Prior to joining Innovate, Krystle worked at GO Public Schools as Director of Finance and EdTech where she supported Charter Schools with their financials. Krystle also worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula and was a Teach For America Corps Member where she taught Algebra II and Probability & Statistics.
“I am pleased to welcome these outstanding Board Members to our organization as we enter a continued period of growth,” said Bill Jackson, co-founder and Board Chair. “They represent the values of our organization, offer exceptional experience and skills and are excited to join us in transforming equity in education through the powerful lever of family engagement with academics and learning.”
Board Member, CEO and co-founder, Vidya Sundaram added, “When we started Family Engagement Lab, I envisioned a Board that represented diverse backgrounds and experiences. Today, I am proud to say that vision is now a reality and our Board is a powerful force in executing our mission. Now more than ever, Family Engagement Lab is equipped to make significant strides in empowering families with high-quality, learning-focused support that drives student academic success.”
Family Engagement Lab Board of Directors also includes Kelsey Knox as Treasurer and Garima Sahai as Secretary. For additional information, please visit: https://www.familyengagementlab.org/team
About Family Engagement Lab
Family Engagement Lab catalyzes equitable family engagement and student learning by bridging classroom curriculum and at-home learning. As a national nonprofit, our work builds partnerships between teachers and historically underserved families by facilitating ongoing communication and collaboration about learning. Our signature tool, FASTalk, shares engaging, at-home learning activities via text messages in each family’s home language. FASTalk significantly increases equity in academic achievement, helping students the furthest behind catch up to their peers. Family Engagement Lab is experiencing rapid growth through partnerships with districts such as Oakland Unified School District as well as collaborations with leading education organizations such as the Louisiana Department of Education. The nonprofit’s efforts bring together a commitment to educational equity, research, technology, and practical experience in pre-K-12 systems.
Learn More: https://familyengagementlab.org
Hailey Kuhn, Family Engagement Lab, http://www.familyengagementlab.org, 1 415-683-0781, [email protected]
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