Written by TalkingPoints
We’re excited to announce the addition of five exceptional leaders to the TalkingPoints Advisory Board, joining our esteemed member, Dr. Karen Mapp. These professionals bring a wealth of expertise in education, research, product innovation, and philanthropy, all of which will help us accelerate our mission to improve student outcomes by fostering transformative partnerships between families and schools. Their guidance will be crucial as we expand and deepen our impact in the communities we serve.
Meet our advisors:
Dr. Sharon Contreras, CEO of the Innovation Project, is a renowned public education leader and passionate advocate for children. Her insights will help shape our strategies and ensure that our work meets the evolving needs of educators and families.
Kumar Garg, President of Renaissance Philanthropy, is an expert at the intersection of education and technology. His experience in research, development, and government partnerships will be vital as we continue to innovate and collaborate across sectors.
Greg Gunn, Founder of Lingo Ventures, is an edtech visionary and entrepreneur. His expertise in product innovation and scaling education tech organizations like Amplify will play a key role as we grow and evolve TalkingPoints to better serve educators and families.
Jeff Livingston, CEO of EdSolutions, brings deep expertise in education innovation and growth strategy. His strategic leadership will help us scale and refine our solutions to have an even greater impact.
Dr. Karen L. Mapp, Professor of Practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, is one of the nation’s foremost experts on family engagement. Her ongoing support continues to be instrumental in setting the research-driven standard for excellence in family-school partnerships, and we look forward to continuing to learn from her.
Bob Runcie, CEO of Chiefs for Change, is a recognized education leader within the education leadership community. His experience and strategic insights will strengthen TalkingPoints’ partnerships with district leaders and policymakers, amplifying our impact.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome these five remarkable leaders to our Advisory Board,” said Heejae Lim, Founder and CEO of TalkingPoints. “Their diverse expertise in education, technology, and philanthropy will help us advance our work to improve outcomes for millions of students by harnessing the power of purposeful family-school partnerships. As we continue to innovate and grow, the guidance of our Advisory Board will be critical in helping TalkingPoints realize our mission, and we look forward to leveraging their collective wisdom to make a lasting impact.”
What this means for TalkingPoints
With the expansion of our Advisory Board, TalkingPoints is poised to further evolve our Universal Family Engagement platform, empowering more districts and schools to build positive, productive family-school relationships that drive student success. We remain committed to providing accessible, research-based tools and guidance to help schools and families work together for the benefit of every student.
The diverse perspectives of our new advisors will be invaluable as we continue to shape the future of family engagement. Their support will help refine and expand the TalkingPoints platform, creating even more opportunities for families to collaborate with educators and foster positive outcomes for students.
Stay tuned for exciting updates as we continue to grow and create a future where every family can be an active partner in their child’s educational journey!
