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About brightbeam

Brightbeam is a nonprofit network of education influencers demanding a better education and a brighter future for every child. Using the power of communications, we shine a light on communities that challenge decision-makers to provide the learning opportunities all children need to thrive. We help strong voices tell powerful stories that unite and move their communities to action. Brightbeam amplifies these stories through a variety of digital platforms, including Education Post, that spotlight education issues locally and nationally. We also partner with on-the-ground initiatives, projects or organizations that align with our mission.

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Recent Posts

  • Brightbeam Welcomes Kristen C. Smith as Partner, External Affairs March 18, 2022
  • Brightbeam Welcomes Lesley Guggenheim as Chief Operations Officer October 12, 2021
  • Brightbeam Mourns the Loss of Oakland Education Activist Dirk Tillotson October 4, 2021
  • Leading Education Organizations Demand Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and the Biden Administration Prioritize Teacher Diversity May 27, 2021

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Our Staff

Donnell Green
Partner, Finance & Operations
Lisa Hollenbach
Senior Digital Manager
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Chanell Johnson
Social Media Manager
Maureen Kelleher
Partner, Editorial
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Mark Lowery
Managing Editor/Senior Writer
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Antonio Parés
Senior Partner, Strategy
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Khiah Reddick
Operations Associate
Kristi Schreifels
Executive Assistant
Chris Stewart
Chief Executive Officer
Josh Stewart
Digital Media Manager
Lane Wright
Chief of Staff

Board of Directors

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Peter Cunningham, Founder & Board Chair
Arne Duncan
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Nancy Gutierrez
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Kati Haycock
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Daniel Sellers

Brightbeam, Inc., is a nonprofit organization under code 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. We’re grateful to our funders, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Walton Family Foundation, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the City Fund, for helping support the work of dozens of advocates, activists and contributors all across the country.

Mailing address: 511 Olde Town Rd, #80548, Rochester, MI 48308-9998

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