About XQ
Who We Are
XQ Institute is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking high school.
Our young people are growing up at a time when the economy, the workforce, and the environment are changing rapidly. And high schools must respond.
We help high schools become centers of innovative and rigorous learning, where every student is prepared to succeed in college, career, and life. Our free tools and products empower educators, communities, and policymakers to disrupt outdated systems by redesigning schools and transforming student learning to be more relevant and engaging. Our approach is guided by deep research, and powered by data and storytelling that inspire action. In partnership with a growing network of schools, districts, and states, we are advancing a movement that radically transforms the high school experience for young people everywhere.
Abena Adjei
Admin & Ops Executive Assistant in Operations
Russlynn Ali
Chief Executive Officer
Azeez Alli-Balogun
Director, Product Design
Stephanie Arata
Sr. Creative Production Manager
Francesca Battisti
Contract Specialist
Shveta Berry
Director of Content Marketing
Karim Biaye
Facilities & Workplace Experience Manager
Michele Cahill
Senior Advisor
Joseph Chan
Financial Budget Analyst
Christina Desnoyers
Head of Community & Experiential
Mozzie Dosalmas
Sr. Researcher & Curriculum Designer
Keith Dysarz
Chief Academic Officer
Marc Ecko
Senior Advisor
Mike Evans
Head of Creative
Beth Fertig
Sr. Director: Editorial
Aaron Goldman
Senior Product Manager
Jennifer Golub
Senior Advisor
Daniel Hagos
Legal Operations Manager
Joshua Hamlet
Accountant in Operations
Laurence Holt
Senior Advisor
Kayleah Kellybrew
Project Manager, Schools & Systems
Ann-Katherine Kimble
Director: School Success
Jeanie Lee
Chief Program Officer
Zoe Lewis
Deputy CPO
Anna Li
Accountant in Operations
Anne Mackinnon
Senior Advisor
TJ Marston
Chief Product Officer
Molly Mauer
Chief Operating Officer
Kyle Maxwell
Accounting Manager
Daria McCall
Director: Experiential Production
Marty McCoy
Director: Operations
Judy McKoy
Director: Special Programs & Events
Eddie Montalvo
Director, Educator Network
Sarah Navarro
Head of Network Success
Isabel Ouziz
Executive Assistant
Bob Regan
Sr. Director: Prod Mgt, Learning Models
Nytesia Ross
Director: Youth Engagement & Innovation in Schools
Mary Ryerse
Senior Advisor
Rachel Safferstone
Sr. Director Prod Mgt
Carri Schneider
Head of Content
Brittany Scott
Project Manager, Policy & Programs
Stephanie Shultz
Senior Director of Strategic Projects
Jaime Smith
Senior EA & Board Liaison
Cassandra Spencer
Senior People Manager
Patrick Starzan
Chief Marketing Officer
Carlee Strathmann
Project Manager
Tracy Tademy
Executive Assistant
Katie Tague
Chief Legal Officer
Stacy Tran
Product Manager
Max Vargas
Senior Data Analyst
Anna Weltman
Sr. Curriculum Editor
Lauren Wilson
Director: Strategic Projects
XQ was co-founded by board chair Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of Emerson Collective, and Russlynn Ali, XQ’s CEO and former U.S. assistant secretary of education for civil rights. XQ’s board of directors also includes Geoffrey Canada, Marc Eckō, Jimmy Iovine, Michael Klein, and Yo-Yo Ma.
Emerson Collective
XQ works in direct collaboration with Emerson Collective, which is dedicated to removing barriers to opportunity so people can live to their full potential. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective’s work focuses on education, immigration reform, the environment, and other social justice initiatives. XQ is an independent affiliate of Emerson Collective.
It Starts with You + XQ
Learn more about our Schools and Partners, explore our Resources and Tools, and view our Media to begin the work of high school transformation.