Education leaders shape the future of K-12

John Danielson has served two U.S. Presidents and three U.S. Secretaries of Education and is a national leader in federal, state, and local education policy. As former Chief of Staff to Secretary Rod Paige, he brings unparalleled insight into how federal policy shapes education systems across the country.

Kaya Henderson is a nationally recognized leader in equity-driven education reform. As former Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools, she oversaw one of the most significant urban school turnarounds in recent history. She now serves as Executive Vice President at the Aspen Institute, where she continues to shape national education strategy and policy.

Eloy Oakley is President and CEO of the College Futures Foundation and former Chancellor of the California Community Colleges system. He serves as Regent Emeritus of the University of California and was a senior advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. He is a nationally recognized voice on college access, workforce development, and equitable learning systems.

Dan Weisberg is a leader in academic strategy and large-scale school system improvement. As former First Deputy Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, he worked at the center of one of the world's largest education systems. His tenure as CEO of TNTP helped define the national conversation around teacher effectiveness, talent, and equitable school design.

Dan Katzir is a national leader in scaling education initiatives and system transformation. As Founding Managing Director of The Broad Foundation, he helped shape one of the most influential philanthropic organizations in education. He was also former COO of Teach for America and CEO of a major California charter school organization.

John Bailey is a leading national expert on artificial intelligence and education policy. As former Director of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education, he helped shape the technology infrastructure of American schools. As a Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, he continues to research and advise on responsible AI adoption in education systems.

Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige is an executive leader and strategic advisor with more than 30 years of experience across education, workforce development, and economic inclusion. She served as Former Second Vice Chair of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott. She brings both public and private sector leadership to her advisory work.

Heath Morrison is CEO of Teachers for Tomorrow and former President of McGraw-Hill Education's School Group. He has served as superintendent in multiple districts and was named the 2012 AASA National Superintendent of the Year. He brings practitioner knowledge of running large school systems alongside executive-level experience in the education industry.