Our Team

  • Lily Newman, Founder & Executive Director

    Lily is an experienced educational leader, dedicated to equity and establishing coherent policy and practice solutions that launch students into college, careers and the futures of their choosing. For more information, see Lily’s Bio.

  • Meg Riordan, Ph.D., Senior Consultant

    Meg is the Chief Learning Officer at The Possible Zone (TPZ), a program that centers STEAM, entrepreneurial mindsets, and work-based learning for pathways into careers of the future and economic equity. She is a work-based learning expert with a deep background in research. See Meg’s full bio here.

  • Hani Alston-Tolentino, Project Management & Consultant

    Hani is an educational consultant specializing in curriculum development, college and career readiness, and teacher professional development. She holds a Master’s degree in Literacy and has a proven track record of designing educational programs that equip students with essential skills for success. For more information, see Hani’s Bio.

  • Kori Alston, Consultant & Writer

    Kori is an education leader and school designer with expertise in strategic planning, school administration, and program innovation. He brings a deep STEM background and a track record of making advanced coursework accessible to our most underserved youth. He builds innovative systems to advance educational outcomes. See Kori’s full bio here.

  • Jared Fox, Ph.D., Consultant & Writer

    Jared is an education expert helping schools and organizations craft authentic learning environments at the intersection of science, the environment, and social justice. He has over 20 years of experience working in education with 17 as a New York City public school science teacher. See Jared’s full bio here.