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About Us

We are a diverse team that brings a critical mix of expertise in higher education, K-12, talent development, policy and entrepreneurship. We are connected in our belief that designing models from the learner perspective can address equity and skills gaps in an incredibly dynamic world of work.

Executive Leadership

Our Team, Board, and Advisors bring cutting edge expertise across disciplines such as technology, pedagogy, student voice, edtech and design. The common thread is a belief that we are at a critical historical moment in redesigning the school-to-work pipeline. And that we can vastly improve access and outcomes.

Our Team

Listed in alphabetical order by first name.

Working with 12 higher ed leaders, the Lab's Designers in Residence program is co-creating the future roles of college.

The 2021 cohort brings together a design team of 12 visionary thinkers and doers from postsecondary institutions to evolve and strengthen the role of colleges to be regional change agents to close economic and racial opportunity gaps.

Our Board

Our Board is made up of visionaries with proven track records in innovation, social impact, launching new models, often for serving historically under-represented groups. The Lab relies on their expertise to guide and grow our work.

 

 

 

Our Advisors

Who We Are

  • Educators
  • Futurists
  • Designers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Collaborators
  • Systems Thinkers
  • Bakers
  • Arts Lovers
  • DJs
  • Improv Artists
  • Parents
  • Crafters + Makers

 

 

 

Core Values

 

 

 

 

We are biased towards action.

We are learner-driven.

We believe education is the most important lever for economic mobility.

We believe economic mobility can break the cycle of poverty.

 

 

 

Featured Clients + Partners

 

 

 

 

Careers + How to Get Involved

We are always looking for fellow travelers who believe we can build a more relevant, accessible, portable, and visible education system for learners. Join us in working on-the-ground to build an equitable future.

 

 

 

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