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Riyaz Gayasaddin

Investor

Chief of Staff at Camelback Ventures

Colorado

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

  1. Camelback VenturesChief of Staffcurrent2024 — presentGreater New Orleans Region
  2. Camelback VenturesVice President, Program & Talent2020 — 2024Greater New Orleans Region
  3. Camelback VenturesDirector, Design & Adult Development2019 — 2020Greater New Orleans Region
  4. Pahara InstituteFellow2023 — 2024
  5. Johns Hopkins University School of EducationAcademic Advisor2015 — 2022Baltimore, Maryland Area
  6. Johns Hopkins University School of EducationInstructor (Adjunct Faculty)2018 — 2019Baltimore, Maryland Area
  7. oneTILTConsultant and Executive Coach2019 — 2021
  8. New Leaders Council2020 Denver Fellow2020
  9. Teach For IndiaConsultant and Project Lead, The Great Manager Track2017 — 2018India
  10. Teach For AmericaManaging Director, Leadership Development2016 — 2017Baltimore, Maryland Area
  11. Teach For AmericaDirector, Teacher Leadership Development2013 — 2016Baltimore, Maryland Area
  12. Teach For AmericaTeacher Leadership Development Fellow2012 — 2014
  13. Teach For AmericaManager, Teacher Leadership Development2011 — 2013Baltimore, Maryland Area
  14. Teach For AmericaCorps Member Advisor Coordinator2012Greater Philadelphia Area
  15. Teach For AmericaCorps Member Advisor2010 — 2011Greater Philadelphia Area
  16. Leadership Education For Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP)Emerging Leaders Program Fellow2015 — 2016
  17. New Leaders for New SchoolsEmerging Leaders Program Fellow2014 — 2015Baltimore, Maryland Area
  18. Baltimore City Public SchoolsSecondary Science Teacher2008 — 2011Baltimore, Maryland Area

Education

  1. The Johns Hopkins UniversityMasters of Arts in Teaching, Education2008 — 2010
  2. altMBAaltMBA51, Seth Godin's Akimbo Workshops
  3. New Leaders OrgCertification in Administration and Supervision, Education2014 — 2015
  4. Macalester CollegeBachelor of Arts, Chemistry2004 — 2008

Skills & more

K-12 Education1Curriculum Development52Curriculum Design25Lesson Planning8Tutoring13Teaching50Educational Leadership19Teacher Training10Educational Technology4Classroom41Higher Education6Grant Writing5
+12 moreResearchCommunity OutreachClassroom ManagementInstructional DesignCoaching StaffYouth DevelopmentCoachingSpecial EducationPublic SpeakingLiteracyDifferentiated InstructionSecondary Education

Languages 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

Where does Riyaz Gayasaddin work?
Riyaz Gayasaddin is Chief of Staff at Camelback Ventures.

Same school

Also attended The Johns Hopkins University245

Wes NicholsPartner at March Capital PartnersDemi ObayomiPrincipal at Sapphire VenturesJun JeonInvestor at Khosla VenturesNicole FraenkelInvestor at Khosla VenturesElena VibochManaging Director at General CatalystScott RubinVenture Partner at Lux Capital

+ 239 more

Also attended altMBA14

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 PartnersHeath EvansAssociate Director, Climate Tech Hub at Swinburne Innovation Studio

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Also attended Macalester College15

Simeon SimeonovAdvisor at One Way VenturesSeth LevineA longtime venture capitalist and nationally bestselling authorLijuan WangSenior Accountant at Red Cell IncubationDr. Julie PullenChief Scientist and Partner at Cerulean VenturesKira VanderwertOperating Partner at OutsidersMichael TarinoTiltas Solutions at Empactful Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Teach For India11

Sreejith (Sreej) MohanPartner Program Manager at StartXTarika NalwaAnalyst Investments at DSG Consumer PartnersChinmay PrakashSenior Investment Manager, India at Circulate CapitalArpitha RaoConsulting Director at SAGANAAkshat PandeFinance Manager at Startmate Launch ClubSid RajgarhiaInsights and Operations at First Round Capital

+ 5 more

Also worked at Teach For America57

Chelcie TaylorInvestor at GGV CapitalRobin LiInvestor at GGV CapitalAmanda DawsonDirector, People Operations at StartXEllie HinkenInvestor at Khosla VenturesHeather StevensonGeneral Counsel at Red Cell IncubationChristian SealeHealthcare Investor & Operator at Pave Health Ventures

+ 51 more

Also worked at New Leaders for New Schools3

Josh ThompsonPartner at Aera VCEthan KurzweilInvestor at ChemistryWayee ChuCo-Founder & Partner at Reach Capital

Also worked at Baltimore City Public Schools2

Lionel FosterHead of Platform at Camber CreekBruce FriedrichFounder/Executive Director at The Good Food Institute