MEET THE TEAM
Alana Serfaty, MSW
Community Organizing Fellow
Alana is a Washington, D.C. native who moved back to the DMV
Alexander Gabriel
Research/Policy Fellow
Alexander is a researcher, data scientist, and policy analyst. His work focuses
Andrea Ruggirello
Communications & Writing Fellow
Andrea uses her writing skills to tell under-told stories, fight for justice,
Andrew Hairston
Board Secretary
As a civil rights attorney, Andrew brings a deep passion for racial
Arielle Kahn
Membership Organizing Fellow
Arielle serves as a policy assistant at The Leadership Conference on Civil
Christopher Suarez
Founder & Board Member
Christopher is a teacher and lawyer who carries a passion for education
Jenna Tomasello
Co-Founder & Board President
As a product of public schools and a first-generation college student, Jenna
Kimberly Quick
Board Vice President
Kimberly is a senior policy associate at The Century Foundation working on
LeighAnn Smith Rosenberg
Board Treasurer
LeighAnn is a product of the public school system in Lexington, Kentucky,
Melissa Ballard
Strategic Communications Fellow
Melissa loves creating resources that help people understand and advocate for the
Michelle Burris
Research/Policy Fellow
Michelle Burris is a senior policy associate at The Century Foundation, focusing
Sarah Aldridge
Digital Communications Fellow
Beginning with her childhood dream of becoming a teacher, Sarah has always
Sophia Lee Suarez
Board Member
Sophia is an art enthusiast and advocate. She serves as vice-chair on
Willie Roberson
Board Member
Born and raised in South Brunswick, New Jersey – one of the