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Board of Directors
Marissa Barbieri
Marissa Barbieri is a highly-sensitive, deeply-listening, patently-ridiculous human trying, in the words of the late/great Grace Lee Boggs, to be more human. She values the question over the answer and big (or even medium!) talk over small. Marissa seeks work that’s aligned with her personal purpose to disrupt, heal from, and reimagine systems of oppression, especially as they impact young people. Her lifelong residence in Vermont affords her a unique perspective on its strengths and challenges, though she also finds home in Detroit, New Orleans, Prince Edward Island, and wherever Jamily is present. A great lover of books, sender of mail, and collector of houseplants, Marissa’s deepest joy comes from regular exposure to live music.
Marissa Barbieri is a highly-sensitive, deeply-listening, patently-ridiculous human trying, in the words of the late/great Grace Lee Boggs, to be more human. She values the question over the answer and big (or even medium!) talk over small. Marissa seeks work that’s aligned with her personal purpose to disrupt, heal from, and reimagine systems of oppression, especially as they impact young people. Her lifelong residence in Vermont affords her a unique perspective on its strengths and challenges, though she also finds home in Detroit, New Orleans, Prince Edward Island, and wherever Jamily is present. A great lover of books, sender of mail, and collector of houseplants, Marissa’s deepest joy comes from regular exposure to live music.
Nat Begej
Nat (they/them) earned a Geography degree from Macalester College (St. Paul, MN) after four years of exploring the ever-elusive question of why things happen in the places they do. In addition to attending two Educator Retreats and staffing the 2016 program in Central Appalachia, Nat was the 2019 Program Director for the Field Academy. Nat has worked as a program and curriculum developer for cooperative business education, a trainer on group dynamics in business practices, and a paraprofessional in the public schools. They live for democratic processes, bring a critical lens to power analysis, and are most proud of their arsenal of cooperative games. Nat lives in Minneapolis, MN with their partner and dog and an ever-changing cast of housemates. They love to learn cheesy pop songs on the guitar, travel by bike, and plan elaborate birthday parties.
Nat (they/them) earned a Geography degree from Macalester College (St. Paul, MN) after four years of exploring the ever-elusive question of why things happen in the places they do. In addition to attending two Educator Retreats and staffing the 2016 program in Central Appalachia, Nat was the 2019 Program Director for the Field Academy. Nat has worked as a program and curriculum developer for cooperative business education, a trainer on group dynamics in business practices, and a paraprofessional in the public schools. They live for democratic processes, bring a critical lens to power analysis, and are most proud of their arsenal of cooperative games. Nat lives in Minneapolis, MN with their partner and dog and an ever-changing cast of housemates. They love to learn cheesy pop songs on the guitar, travel by bike, and plan elaborate birthday parties.
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Shilpa Duvoor
Shilpa has over 14 years of experience in education as a history teacher, a counselor, a grant writer, a school leader, and leadership coach. She has worked with innovative schools, both district and charter, all over the United States. Prior to becoming an independent consultant, Shilpa worked with Summit Public Schools for ten years, launched Summit Learning, and helped co-found Summit K2. Shilpa has served as a Cooperating Teacher with the Stanford Teacher Education Program as Professional Services Lead for Abl Schools. Her classroom instruction has been featured on the Teaching Channel. Shilpa has an M.A. and a teaching credential from Stanford University and a B.A in Political Science from Williams College. When not creating the schools of the future, Shilpa enjoys boxing, traveling, fine wine, and visiting every national park in the United States. |
Carlos Muñoz
Carlos lives in Brooklyn. He's been a part of multiple Field Academy trips and now works in New York City politics.
Carlos lives in Brooklyn. He's been a part of multiple Field Academy trips and now works in New York City politics.
Gabrielle Healy
Gabrielle Healy (she/her) is from Fairhaven, Massachusetts and a current resident of New York City. She’s a 2011 Field Academy alumna. Gabi went to Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and graduating with a B.A. in English and Public Policy in 2018. Gabi now works as a producer for NPR's midday show, Here and Now. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading fiction and going to concerts.
Gabrielle Healy (she/her) is from Fairhaven, Massachusetts and a current resident of New York City. She’s a 2011 Field Academy alumna. Gabi went to Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and graduating with a B.A. in English and Public Policy in 2018. Gabi now works as a producer for NPR's midday show, Here and Now. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading fiction and going to concerts.
Sophie Leamon
Sophie (she/her) is a graduate of Colorado College with a degree in Mathematical Economics, a soon to be student at the Harvard Graduate School of Design Engineering, and member of the very first Field Academy summer program in 2012! Sophie has a background in energy analysis and system’s engineering and has worked the last five years in wholesale energy market consulting for markets in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Sophie is the lucky third triplet to two triplet sisters, loves pick-up soccer, time outside with friends, games of all kinds (just not mini-golf), and dogs!
Sophie (she/her) is a graduate of Colorado College with a degree in Mathematical Economics, a soon to be student at the Harvard Graduate School of Design Engineering, and member of the very first Field Academy summer program in 2012! Sophie has a background in energy analysis and system’s engineering and has worked the last five years in wholesale energy market consulting for markets in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Sophie is the lucky third triplet to two triplet sisters, loves pick-up soccer, time outside with friends, games of all kinds (just not mini-golf), and dogs!
Nita Seciwa-Koons
Born and raised in Zuni, New Mexico. I was apart of the 2016 program as a student and also attended the FA jam. I am attending Northern Arizona University, where I am majoring in History and minoring in Applied Indigenous Studies and Anthropology. I like to learn and teach history, cook good food, learning new things, and creating new opportunities for future generations.
Jesse Roe
Jesse (he/him) is a career educator and learner. His main experience is as a high school math teacher and principal and he's currently working to support district and school administrators through coaching and consulting with Partners in School Innovation. In his work, Jesse has helped to start schools, increase mental health support for students, and build community rituals and routines. He has an M.A. in math education from Teachers College and a B.A in mathematics from Boston University. Jesse is an avid reader and hiker and spent the last six months before the pandemic traveling through South America.
Jesse (he/him) is a career educator and learner. His main experience is as a high school math teacher and principal and he's currently working to support district and school administrators through coaching and consulting with Partners in School Innovation. In his work, Jesse has helped to start schools, increase mental health support for students, and build community rituals and routines. He has an M.A. in math education from Teachers College and a B.A in mathematics from Boston University. Jesse is an avid reader and hiker and spent the last six months before the pandemic traveling through South America.
