Meet Our Team
We are a passionate, diverse, and fun group of people who care deeply about college and job readiness and success. Meet us, and hear what excites us about Get Schooled.
- John Branam
- Chris Brown
- David Childers
- Andre Garza
- Danielle Gunder
- Jackie Ivy Hardin
- Don Hoang
- Yvonne Ingles
- Lisa Lane
- Richard Lutz
- David Nguyen
- Carol Rava
John Branam
Executive Director, with Get Schooled since 2019
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
Being part of a team that's exclusively focused on helping youth - many of whom are black and brown-skinned and/or from low-income families - get into college, find their first jobs and succeed in both. Had the internet and Get Schooled existed when I was in high school, it would have been extremely helpful as I struggled to navigate the college application and first job-finding processes!
Chris Brown
Director of Communications, with Get Schooled Since 2019
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
I am moved by how many young people - especially low income, first gen, and rural - don't have access to up-to-date information, resources, experience, and advice needed to access college and jobs. I love that Get Schooled is completely free and delivers an effective and high-quality experience for young people. I am excited and driven to get it in front of more young people.
David Childers
Program Manager, with Get Schooled since 2016
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
The opportunity to help students navigate and overcome the numerous barriers - both large and small - to obtaining and affording their education, building a career, and succeeding in the world.
Andre Garza
Assistant Communications & Marketing Manager, with Get Schooled since 2018
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
To be part of a mission that is supporting students to empower themselves as they learn, grow, and lead is an amazing opportunity. Get Schooled meets students where they're at - online, text, social media - helping them through the college application process, a partnership that could have changed the game during my own journey to a degree!
Danielle Gunder, M.Ed.
Senior Program Manager, with Get Schooled since 2020
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
I get excited about the impact that Get Schooled makes on students. Whether it be from the engaging content or the relationships built on the Textline, it feels great knowing that our work is making a difference in the lives of students all over the nation.
Jackie Ivy Hardin, MPA
Senior Program Manager, First Jobs, with Get Schooled since 2019
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
Helping young adults connect to employment and being a part of a phenomenal organization and team.
Don Hoang
Program Coordinator, with Get Schooled since 2019
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
The mission excites me the most. Being able to help young people from across the nation with problems that they faces is tremendously important to me. All young people deserve a chance and Get Schooled helps make it easier.
Yvonne Ingles
Assistant Program Manager, with Get Schooled since 2018
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
There are two things that excite me most about Get Schooled: 1) Supporting students with information I wish I had when I was navigating my college journey as a first-gen student. My hope is to make your journey a little easier; 2) Getting "I thought you were a robot" messages on our Textline. We are real people chatting with you!
Lisa Lane
Office Administrator, with Get Schooled since 2014
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
Working to help students and educators across the country navigate the education system is exciting! As is working with purpose driven and talented colleagues, I learn something new every day!
Richard Lutz
Video Content Producer, with Get Schooled since 2020
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
I am really excited to create content that empowers young people achieve their goals. Getting to college and finding a first job can be difficult and I am excited to be part of an organization that is providing resources and information to young people to achieve their dreams.
David Nguyen
Director of Product & Data Analytics, with Get Schooled since 2013
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
It's amazing to see and meet so many students that Get Schooled has supported. Being able to always make an impact for our students in achieving their goals is what excites me the most about Get Schooled.
Carol Rava
Deputy Director, with Get Schooled 2010-2015, 2019-present
What excites you most about Get Schooled?
Using technology to empower youth in their educational and early career choices.
Work with Us
Want to help young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both? See below for open job opportunities and if none are listed, we would still love to hear from you. Email us!