Our Team

Bibb founded Learning Heroes to help build the capacity of families and educators to team up as learning heroes on behalf of student achievement and school success. She comes to this work as a mother of two sons and champion of public education as a key driver of opportunity and economic mobility for all students.

David Park is a firm believer in the power of community to support a child’s learning and development. A proud public school alum, he is passionate about working with communities to prioritize education and opportunities for children and youth. As Learning Heroes’ first hire, David played a pivotal role in the organization’s growth, with a specific focus on strategic partnerships and communications.

Eyal leads Learning Heroes’ efforts to support schools, districts, and others that want to build their capacity for deeper and more meaningful partnerships with families.

A former elementary school teacher, Windy brings 20 years of experience in family engagement, education and philanthropy.

Shana joins Learning Heroes with 25+ years of experience in education spanning pre-k, K-12, and family services. A former elementary school teacher, Shana most recently was the Family Engagement Director with Baltimore City Public Schools where she took pride in being the voice of families as a district leader.

Michelle enjoys supporting the operational capacity of the Learning Heroes team.

Howard has a vested interest and focus in digital and social media development, with a variety of prior experience in communications and public relations.

Inspired by her own upbringing, Cornelia developed a deep passion for charitable work in local communities.

Cindi is the CEO of Waypoint Education Partners and the co-founder of Learning Heroes. As one of the nation’s foremost communications and advocacy experts focused on education, she has partnered with leading nonprofits, government officials, and state education leaders committed to making our public education system more effective and equitable for all students.

Dr. Gislaine Ngounou is a change agent on a journey to embody the practice of freedom, abundance, love, rest, and joy. Her whose work lives at the intersection of public education, racial and social justice, philanthropy, and organizational development.

Jocelyn Pickford, Partner at Waypoint Education Partners, is an education policy and communications specialist with an expansive career in the private, public and non-profit sectors.

Kate is Associate Director of Advocacy & Communications at Waypoint Education Partners. Kate supports efforts to make educational systems more equitable with HCM Strategists’ K-12 portfolio. Her own experiences in the public school system are what motivates her.

Lynn Olson worked in the K-12 program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation from 2008 to 2017, serving as a senior program officer, senior adviser to the director, and deputy director for knowledge management and strategic alliances.

Tracie Potts is a passionate advocate for equity and family engagement, training parents how to speak up for their child and support learning.

Jaime Uzeta has centered his career on empowering young people through media, technology, education, and public service.

Jessica Lander is an award-winning teacher, writer and author.

Maya Martin Cadogan is the founder and Executive Director of PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education), a network of +7k parent leaders across Washington, D.C. who, since 2016, have worked to strengthen policy and ensure every child has a great education.

Ruben Watson is a native of Michigan who moved to North Carolina in 2016 and has called it home ever since.