Dr. Irvin L. Scott is a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He previously served as chief academic officer and assistant superintendent for Boston Public Schools. In addition, he spent five years as deputy director for K-12 education at the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. He helps leaders strengthen strategy, talent and institutional performance.

Dr. John Deasy is the former president of the Bezos Family Foundation. He previously served as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Across four decades in education and public service, he has led institutional transformation, executive development and performance improvement at scale.

Abrigal Forrester is Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Teen Empowerment. For decades, he has developed young leaders, strengthened communities and guided personal transformation. His work helps emerging leaders build confidence, accountability and the relational intelligence required to lead others well.

Liz Vogel is Executive Director of New Pluralists, a national funder collaborative advancing respect and belonging. She brings extensive experience in philanthropy, partnership building and helping institutions align stakeholders, navigate competing interests and move toward coordinated action and mutual benefit.