Camelback Ventures

Workforce development leader who has spent 15 years building innovative public and nonprofit systems; leads Camelback's economic development pilot.

Founder of Parkes Philanthropy and former strategic partnerships lead at Gaingels, focused on expanding capital access for diverse and underrepresented founders.

Former ninth-grade English teacher, lawyer, and portfolio director for the NYC Fund for Public Schools; educated at the University of Virginia and Penn Law School. (Founder of Camelback Ventures.)

Finance leader and licensed North Carolina CPA with over 25 years of accounting experience, much of it in the nonprofit sector, providing senior financial leadership across diverse industries.

Award-winning research methodologist and education leader with 10+ years applying mixed methods to improve outcomes across K-12 systems, higher education, and nonprofits. Leads evaluation and research initiatives at NC State's Friday Institute while supporting Camelback's evaluation function.

Marketing and communications professional with 10 years of experience in data-backed storytelling across wellness tech, nonprofits, and governmental development efforts.

Former high school English teacher turned nonprofit leader focused on educational equity; previously Head of Programs at Scratch Foundation and Director of Academics for Duke TIP.

Award-winning entrepreneur and owner of VettDeck, a multicultural marketing agency and tech platform, with over 15 years connecting brands to multicultural audiences.

Cross-sector leader and inaugural Executive Director of the National STEM Funders Network, working at the intersection of education, workforce, philanthropy, and industry.

Member of the Capital Collaborative team supporting a community of funders and grantmakers working toward a more equitable startup capital landscape; brings a background in educational equity.

People and business operations leader with over 15 years of experience; cofounder of Tag! Fundraising and founder of the exited marketplace Qrave.

Seasoned executive assistant with over 10 years supporting C-suite executives, currently supporting the CEO at Camelback Ventures.

Data and impact manager passionate about the intersection of social justice and entrepreneurship; a Venture for America Fellow and community organizer based in New Orleans.

Community advocate and executive assistant supporting four members of the executive leadership team, with a background in financial services and customer relationship management.

Technology and data leader with a background in applied physics and mechanical engineering, focused on using data and technology to improve organizational impact, including prior data strategy work at KIPP DC.

New York-licensed CPA specializing in grant compliance and financial management, with experience designing compliant accounting systems and leading accounting teams.

Capital strategist and philanthropic leader who leads efforts to expand capital access for underinvested entrepreneurs; previously Chief Development Officer at the National Network of Abortion Funds and the Children's Literacy Initiative.

Chief of Staff passionate about developing leaders and teams through an equity lens; educated at Macalester College and Johns Hopkins University.

Technology leader with roles at Scratch Foundation, Wayfair, Chewy, and others, focused on leveraging AI for positive social impact and social determinants of health.

Communications and partnerships professional with over 14 years of experience supporting mission-driven and equity-centered organizations in storytelling and operational strategy.

Eritrean-American with nearly a decade in global development and social innovation. Led programs at IDEO.org supporting early-stage innovators; brings entrepreneurial experience from bootstrapped tech venture and consulting with growth-stage social entrepreneurs.

Senior marketing and communications executive with over 20 years spanning journalism and social impact; leads brand strategy and communications at Camelback and previously worked at NOLA Public Schools and the Youth Empowerment Project.

Fundraising leader with over two decades of experience building fundraising strategies and cultivating donor relationships, drawn to Camelback's mission of equity in education.