James Troupis

James Troupis is a seasoned educational leader currently serving as Chief of Schools at Opportunity Education, where responsibilities include overseeing the performance of schools in Omaha, NE, and Santa Rosa, CA, while spearheading the establishment of new charter schools in Iowa. Troupis co-founded OpenSeat, focusing on mental health support for students, and has held various advisory roles, including at Spring. Troupis previously served as Chief People Officer and Chief Talent Officer at Noble Network of Charter Schools, where significant achievements included doubling the organization's staff and enhancing leadership development programs. An accomplished founder and principal, Troupis led Gary Comer College Prep to notable rankings in college enrollment and ACT growth. Educational credentials include a B.S. in Communication from Northwestern University and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration from National Louis University.