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John Scianimanico

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Associate Partner, Learning Solutions at NewSchools Venture Fund

United States

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About

John Scianimanico is Associate Partner, GenAI Math Tutoring at NewSchools Venture Fund, where he manages a portfolio focused on advancing math education through investments in generative artificial intelligence. His background spans K-12 education, state government, national politics, military affairs, and philanthropy, including work launching strategic initiatives and advising government and university leaders. He also serves as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves and as an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Wagner School.

Experience

  1. NewSchoolsAssociate Partner, GenAI Math Tutoringcurrent2025 — present
  2. NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public ServiceAdjunct Assistant Professor of Public Servicecurrent2023 — present
  3. U.S. Navy ReserveLieutenantcurrent2022 — present
  4. Connecticut State Department of EducationDirector Of Special Projects2022 — 2025
  5. State of Connecticut - Office of the GovernorStrategic Initiatives and COVID-19 Advisor2021 — 2022
  6. State of Connecticut - Office of the GovernorCoronavirus Support Associate2020 — 2021
  7. Pete for AmericaRegional Organizing Director2019 — 2020
  8. Pete for AmericaOrganizer2019Iowa
  9. Arnold VenturesResults-Driven Government Policy Lab Manager2017 — 2019Houston, Texas Area
  10. Harvard UniversityEconomics 10a/10b Teaching Fellow, Department of Economics2016 — 2017
  11. Harvard Kennedy SchoolResearch Assistant, Strengthening Learning And Teaching Excellence2016 — 2017
  12. The White HouseCouncil of Economic Advisors Education and Labor Policy Intern2016Washington D.C. Metro Area
  13. Teach For AmericaHigh School Mathematics and Statistics Teacher2013 — 2015Huntsville, Alabama

Skills & more

FacilitationInterpersonal Skills1CommunicationTeamworkLeadership14Management3Public Speaking7Italian2BriefingChatGPTConvening1Site Visits
+12 moreCoachingStrategic CommunicationsFundraisingEvent PlanningPolitical ScienceSocial MediaInternational RelationsCustomer ServicePeer MentoringEvent ManagementQualitative ResearchTeaching

Languages English · Italian

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Colleagues at NewSchools Venture Fund

Alex Yu
Vice President at Imaginary Venture Capital
Alexandra Bernadotte
Board Member at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ally Skoog-Hoffman
Director, Research & Learning at NewSchools Venture Fund
Amy Rodde
Board Member at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ana León-Santos
Associate Partner, Equitable Investing at NewSchools Venture Fund
Andrew Vega
Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ariana Valenzuela
Partner, Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund
Brittany Lynne Adams
Senior Manager, Communications and Digital Marketing at NewSchools Venture Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Scianimanico?
John Scianimanico is Associate Partner, GenAI Math Tutoring at NewSchools Venture Fund, where he manages a portfolio focused on advancing math education through investments in generative artificial intelligence. His background spans K-12 education, state government, national politics, military affairs, and philanthropy, including work launching strategic initiatives and advising government and university leaders. He also serves as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves and as an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Wagner School.
Where does John Scianimanico work?
John Scianimanico is Associate Partner, Learning Solutions at NewSchools Venture Fund.
Where did John Scianimanico go to school?
John Scianimanico studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Master in Public Policy, Social and Urban Policy); School of Public Affairs, American University (Bachelor of Arts, Political Science); Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia.

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