We are mission-driven. Education First is a national strategy and policy organization with unique and deep expertise in education improvement and reform. Our mission is to deliver exceptional ideas, experience-based solutions and results so all students – and particularly low-income students and students of color – are prepared for success in college, career and life. We envision a world in which every student is prepared to succeed—a world in which income and race no longer determine the quality of education. 

We are a for-profit professional services firm with a not-for-profit soul. We direct our time and talent to support clients that can achieve the greatest impact on education systems, teachers and students. As a professional services firm, we are nimble and responsive, while pursuing our broader agenda of more equitable and effective public education for all. We’ve defined our theory of action, focus areas and services because these direct us to where we can produce the greatest impact. We’re also committed to innovation; we are constantly looking for new and better ways to serve the field. In addition to our client engagements, we set aside resources for pro-bono work that serves the field, advances our mission and spurs innovation.

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Bill Horwath

Susan Bodary

Rashidah Lopez Morgan

Loren Sanchez

Kelly James

John Luczak

Ila Deshmukh Towery

Chelsea Johnson

Bill Porter

Amy Edwards

Amanda Kim

Joselin Padron - Rasines

Shenkiat Lim

Carl Christopher

Jenn Vranek

The Human Resources team at Education First Consulting is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to support the organization's mission of education improvement and reform. This team focuses on fostering an equitable workplace culture, implementing inclusive hiring practices, and providing professional development opportunities, ensuring that all staff are empowered to contribute to impactful solutions for students, especially those from low-income backgrounds and communities of color.

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