Our Team

Our leadership team develops and delivers a program that prepares 100% of our graduating seniors to be accepted to and attend a right-fit four-year college with a reasonable financial obligation. Our volunteer team of over 160 dedicated professionals contribute over 16,000 hours a year in service of our students.

• Sara Elaqad, Executive Director
• Alex Hopkins, Chief Academic Officer
• Danielle Best, Chief Program Officer
• Eric Mele, VP of Academics
• Martin Cole, VP of Alumni Affairs
• Kelsey Randhawa, VP of College Admissions
• Cody Shulman, VP of College Admissions
• Geraldine Knowles, VP of Finance
• Francis Fungsang, VP of Fundraising
• Michael Jones, VP of Fundraising
• James Eberts, VP of Outreach
• Kurt Low, VP of Outreach
• Andrea Stuart, VP of Outreach
• Christina Herrick, Social Media Manager
• Ruchi Asher, VP of Student Affairs
• Michelle Nguyen, VP of Student Affairs
• Rachel Brannon, VP of Technology
• Chris Sledzik, VP of Writing Council
• Shanina Knighton, VP of Writing Council
• Nina Dale, Business Coordinator