Founded in 2018, rootEd Alliance is a national nonprofit that helps rural high school students achieve career success and strengthens America’s skilled workforce. 

rootEd places dedicated career advisors in rural high schools to support students in defining and realizing their career goals, whether through a college degree, workforce credentials, apprenticeship, or military service, while partnering with communities, states, and employers to close talent gaps and drive rural economic prosperity. 

To date, rootEd advisors have supported nearly 90,000 students across 280 rural high schools in seven states, including Missouri, Texas, Arkansas, Alaska, Illinois, Idaho, and Tennessee. 

rootEd Alliance is made possible by a group of philanthropists, convened by BDT & MSD Partners.

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The Chicago office serves as a strategic hub for leadership and decision-making, supporting national initiatives and corporate governance.

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Lisa Jagla MacDougall

This department oversees regional operations and strategic direction for various service areas.

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