John Olsen

John’s experience in education includes several leadership and board roles at education companies and colleges working across the pre-K, K-12, and higher education spectrum. During this period, John led and championed experiential summer learning efforts, supported school districts and charter schools in service of non-traditional students, and facilitated lifelong learning for young adults seeking new careers. He has also previously served as a trustee of Sierra Nevada College and currently serves as a trustee of the Naval Academy Foundation.

Influenced by his experience as a father of a disabled child, John is passionate about finding and unleashing the unique potential in every child. He is a founding board member of Variety – the Children’s Charity of the National Capital Region, which supports the needs of low-income children with mobility impairments and their families. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and received an M.B.A. from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.