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285 people in our graph share verified history with Riyaz — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Chelcie TaylorunlockedRiyaz: together at Teach For America (2014–2015)
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×2Riyaz: together at Teach For India
Riyaz: together at The Johns Hopkins University
About
Leader passionate about developing individuals and teams through an equity lens. Brings experience cultivating organizational culture and nurturing emerging leaders focused on systems change.
Experience
- Camelback VenturesChief of Staffcurrent2024 — presentGreater New Orleans Region
- Camelback VenturesVice President, Program & Talent2020 — 2024Greater New Orleans Region
- Camelback VenturesDirector, Design & Adult Development2019 — 2020Greater New Orleans Region
- Pahara InstituteFellow2023 — 2024
- Johns Hopkins University School of EducationAcademic Advisor2015 — 2022Baltimore, Maryland Area
- Johns Hopkins University School of EducationInstructor (Adjunct Faculty)2018 — 2019Baltimore, Maryland Area
- oneTILTConsultant and Executive Coach2019 — 2021
- New Leaders Council2020 Denver Fellow2020
- Teach For IndiaConsultant and Project Lead, The Great Manager Track2017 — 2018India
- Teach For AmericaManaging Director, Leadership Development2016 — 2017Baltimore, Maryland Area
- Teach For AmericaDirector, Teacher Leadership Development2013 — 2016Baltimore, Maryland Area
- Teach For AmericaTeacher Leadership Development Fellow2012 — 2014
- Teach For AmericaManager, Teacher Leadership Development2011 — 2013Baltimore, Maryland Area
- Teach For AmericaCorps Member Advisor Coordinator2012Greater Philadelphia Area
- Teach For AmericaCorps Member Advisor2010 — 2011Greater Philadelphia Area
- Leadership Education For Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP)Emerging Leaders Program Fellow2015 — 2016
- New Leaders for New SchoolsEmerging Leaders Program Fellow2014 — 2015Baltimore, Maryland Area
- Baltimore City Public SchoolsSecondary Science Teacher2008 — 2011Baltimore, Maryland Area
Skills & more
K-12 Education1Curriculum Development52Curriculum Design25Lesson Planning8Tutoring13Teaching50Educational Leadership19Teacher Training10Educational Technology4Classroom41Higher Education6Grant Writing5
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ResearchCommunity OutreachClassroom ManagementInstructional DesignCoaching StaffYouth DevelopmentCoachingSpecial EducationPublic SpeakingLiteracyDifferentiated InstructionSecondary EducationLanguages Hindi · Spanish
- Nova Chief of Staff Certification — Nova Chief of Staff
- Secondary Science Teaching Certificate — Maryland State Department of Education
- Administration Certification I & II — Maryland State Department of Education
From Riyaz's professional profile.
Colleagues at Camelback Ventures
Aaron Walker
Steward at Gratitude Railroad
Alex Duhon
Vice President | Finance & Operations at Camelback Ventures
Brandon Parkes
Partner at Camelback Ventures
Dr. Callie Womble Edwards
Researcher in Residence at Camelback Ventures
Ebony Archie
Manager | Digital Marketing & Communications at Camelback Ventures
Elaine Atherton
Chief Programs Officer at Camelback Ventures
Enovia Bedford
Director of Programs at Camelback Ventures
Errika Moore
Chief External Affairs Officer at Camelback Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Riyaz Gayasaddin?
- Leader passionate about developing individuals and teams through an equity lens. Brings experience cultivating organizational culture and nurturing emerging leaders focused on systems change.
- Where does Riyaz Gayasaddin work?
- Riyaz Gayasaddin is Chief of Staff at Camelback Ventures.
- Where did Riyaz Gayasaddin go to school?
- Riyaz Gayasaddin studied at The Johns Hopkins University (Masters of Arts in Teaching, Education); altMBA (altMBA51, Seth Godin's Akimbo Workshops); New Leaders Org (Certification in Administration and Supervision, Education).
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Also attended The Johns Hopkins University442
Dave JohnsonCo-founder & CEO of Dash BioNicole GaudelliEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Wes NicholsPartner at March Capital PartnersDemi ObayomiPrincipal at Sapphire VenturesJun JeonInvestor at Khosla VenturesNicole FraenkelInvestor at Khosla Ventures
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Also attended altMBA24
Adam MilgromPartner at Giant LeapTravis TassetSenior Vice President at Nueterra CapitalAlezeia BrownInvestment Manager at Main Sequence VenturesDominic GoAssociate at Nomadic Venture PartnersIgnacio SalaPartner at Grow Venture PartnersAlexandru BogdanCEO & GP at Roca X
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Also attended Macalester College31
Simeon SimeonovAdvisor at One Way VenturesSeth LevineA longtime venture capitalist and nationally bestselling authorLijuan WangSenior Accountant at Red Cell IncubationManaka I SajnaniPartner, Investor Relations at Jungle VenturesDr. Julie PullenChief Scientist and Partner at Cerulean VenturesKira VanderwertOperating Partner at Outsiders
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Shared employers
Also worked at Teach For India20
Sreejith (Sreej) MohanPartner Program Manager at StartXSwati Shah GuptaStrategic Advisor, Circular Economy Solutions at Fireside Ventures Advisory LlpTarika NalwaAnalyst Investments at DSG Consumer PartnersChinmay PrakashSenior Investment Manager, India at Circulate CapitalArpitha RaoConsulting Director at SAGANASmruti SavkurEngagement Manager at Innovation UBC
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Also worked at Teach For America115
Chelcie TaylorInvestor at GGV CapitalRobin LiInvestor at GGV CapitalAmanda DawsonDirector, People Operations at StartXEllie HinkenInvestor at Khosla VenturesStefan SchroppSenior Regulatory Counsel at ParadigmBrandon WolfeCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Jordan Partners
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