Antonio Saunders

Antonio never asked for permission to change inequitable systems. As a teenager, he became financially independent and the patriarch of his family, navigating through racial systems in the deep south. He ultimately received his Bachelor’s in Communication from the University of Alabama and spent the subsequent years transforming organizational models to center on the experiences of the global majority. He works with chief executives and leadership teams in education, tech, and healthcare to apply a DEI lens on a range of issues that include strategy, innovation, and change management. Antonio spent 13 years working with Teach for America, advising them and leading complex systems during uncertain or pivotal moments in the future of education. He is now a key advisor to Summit leadership, providing invaluable insight and direction as Summit Schools continue to evolve their work to ensure success for all students.