Linda is the Finance Senior Vice President. Prior to joining Acelero, she spent four years leading a team of 110 people responsible for Prudential Financial’s accounting operations across all US-based businesses. She joined Prudential after serving as an insurance company CFO for 10 years, a role she took after 10 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers. A licensed … Continued
Aastha is Vice President of Product for Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning. She is responsible for driving product innovation, technical architectures, applications, and digital platforms across Acelero, Inc. to support world-class early care and learning that produces breakthrough outcomes for our children, families, and partners. She is an experienced product leader with a proven … Continued
As Senior Vice President of Family Engagement, Lori oversees network-wide collaboration to design and develop Acelero, Inc.’s family engagement and health strategy. This work engages families as partners in their children’s learning and development and promotes their overall well-being. Lori’s most recent role prior to joining Acelero was as Queens Borough Commissioner of Child Protection … Continued
Dr. Tamara Searight is Vice President of Acelero Learning Head Start, South Carolina. A compassionate and dedicated community servant whose career is defined by her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others, Dr. Searight oversees a comprehensive program serving children and families in Aiken and Barnwell Counties. Throughout her career, Dr. Searight has consistently … Continued
Curtis Saxton serves as Vice President of Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia. In his role, he is responsible for program oversight and leadership across all centers in the Camden and Philadelphia region. Prior to stepping into this role, Curt served in a number of positions, including as Deputy Director, at Acelero Learning. Curt has played a part in the program’s growth over the years and has more … Continued
Dr. Sipp, Division President of Acelero Learning, provides leadership, oversight, and support to four Delegate Vice Presidents and their teams across four states (Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and New Jersey), working with four regional offices (Regions II, III, V, and IX). He previously served as Vice President for the Clark County delegate. Dr. Sipp holds a … Continued
Natalie is the Chief of Staff for the Learning and Impact team at Acelero, Inc. Her primary responsibilities include optimizing operations, strategy, and execution. Additionally, she serves as the steward of the team’s culture and communication, ensuring we can serve both internal and external partners with excellence. Natalie has dedicated the last 20 years to … Continued
Cicely serves as Chief of Staff for the Office of the CEO, connecting internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive toward organizational goals. She has over 25 years of experience in the education and non-profit space. For the past 17 years, Cicely has served in various leadership roles at KIPP Texas Public Schools, … Continued
Ken is the Vice President of Public Systems. He supports his team’s efforts to achieve success for our partners and achieve our mission of eliminating the gaps between young children’s inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. Prior to his current role, he was Senior Director for Public Systems Support. In that role … Continued
Kelvin Thomas is the Vice President of Acelero Learning Head Start in Clark County, one of Nevada’s largest Head Start providers. Prior to joining Acelero Learning, Thomas was the Director of Early Childhood Education and Family Services at Enrichment Services Program (ESP), a nonprofit community action agency serving children enrolled in Head Start, Early Head … Continued