Who We Are
Founded by current school board members Carrie Douglass and Ethan Ashley, School Board Partners connects emerging, inspired elected community leaders serving on local school boards with the training, support, and mentorship needed to successfully push for high quality school systems.
Leadership Team
Ethan Ashley
CEO, CO-FOUNDER
“The future of our communities is only as bright as the opportunities we provide for our youth. School Board Partners empower school board members throughout the country with the tools to provide our youth with the very best, which, in turn, creates the brightest future possible for our nation.”
Erica Freeman
VP of Impact
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Christine Strickland
Events Manager
“Christine is excited to create spaces and events that will allow for the nation’s school board leaders to learn how to transform our systems to positively impact our Black and Brown kids.”
Board of Directors
Gregory Hatcher
Board President
“Gregory believes every child in America deserves access to high quality schools and educational opportunities, preparing them for college and career.”
Marisa B. Pérez-Díaz
Board Member
“Marisa B. Pérez-Díaz, the District 3 State Board of Education member, was elected to the Board of Education in November 2012.”
Ed Williams
Board Member
“Ed assists clients with complex matters, including litigation, external or internal investigations, and strategic communications.”
Jonathan Klein
Board Member
“Jonathan Klein is a co-founder of UndauntedK12, working to support America’s public schools to make an equitable transition to zero carbon emissions while preparing our youth to build a sustainable future in a rapidly changing climate.”
Kayla Tibbals
Board Member
“Kayla's areas of expertise include P-12 education, higher education, non-profit policy and advocacy, energy, and health care policy.”
Debbie Veney
Board Member
“Debbie leads a team of communications and marketing professionals who specialize in reputation management, advocacy campaigns, and shaping national communications strategy around public education choice.”
Lead Partners
Dr. Nate Easley
SBP Mentor
Ben Kleban
Lead Facilitator, Good Governance and Empowered Governance lead author and consultant
Dr. Amanda Aiken
Lead Facilitator, Personal Leadership
Dr. Jessica Swanson
Lead Facilitator, Equitable Budgeting
Carrie Douglass
CO-FOUNDER and former CO-CEO
Alisha T Searcy
SBP Mentor
Dominic Malone
Lead Facilitator, Self Care & Sustainability
