John Setian Powell

John Setian Powell is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in educational and military sectors. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Uncommon Schools since November 2021, John has held various financial leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer at Service to School and Director of Real Estate Finance at KIPP NYC. John's career also includes serving as Director of Financial Management at Uncommon Schools and as a Broad Resident at The Broad Center. Prior military service consists of roles as Liaison Officer at the US Marine Corps Center for Advanced Operational Culture Learning and Marine Infantry Officer in the US Marine Corps. John holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and a Master of Education from The Broad Center, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating Summa Cum Laude.