Henry leads Acelero, Inc.’s incredible team and network as CEO of Shine Early Learning and Acelero Learning, which he co-founded in 2001. Prior to serving as CEO, he was the Head Start Director for Acelero Learning. He was formerly the first Deputy Secretary of the Department of Children and Families for the State of Wisconsin, … Continued
Charlie Geier brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning the classroom, public education systems, and early childhood organizations. As CEO Designee of Acelero, Inc. and President of Shine Early Learning, he brings a deep understanding of early childhood education and the systems that support children and families. His career reflects a commitment to … Continued
Angela Briggs-Paige is the Chief People Officer for Acelero, Inc. Angela has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, most recently as Chief People and Culture Officer at Opportunity@Work. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business-human resource management and an MBA from Western Governors University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in human … Continued
Dr. Carlis leads the strategic vision for the design, implementation, and evaluation of Acelero, Inc.’s programs and services. Prior to joining Acelero, Inc., she was a teacher, instructional leader, and early childhood instructional model designer. Most recently, she served as principal consultant for eyemaginED, where she partnered with schools, nonprofits, and philanthropic organizations to advance … Continued
Katharine Hersh is the Chief Financial Officer for Acelero, Inc. She brings 15 years’ experience across private equity, corporate finance, government contracting, audit, and compliance. Katharine was most recently a Partner with the Builders Fund, a leading growth stage private equity fund investing in purpose-driven businesses, and previously led finance and contract management for the … Continued
Melissa has been with Acelero, Inc. since 2009 and serves as the chief legal affairs officer to Acelero Learning, its Head Start delegate agencies, and Shine Early Learning. In addition to her legal role, Melissa is the Vice President of Facilities and Support Center Operations and oversees all of the facilities construction projects for the … Continued
Dr. Sipp, 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 bachelor’s … Continued
Victoria serves as Chief of Staff for Acelero Learning Head Start. She previously served as Vice President of Acelero Learning for our Camden Philadelphia delegate, where she grew from serving 90 infants and toddlers, operating out of a single facility in Camden, to a funded enrollment of over 1900 children between the ages of zero … 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
Heather Nangle is Vice President of Marketing at Acelero Inc., where she leads marketing strategy and growth for Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning. A mission-driven marketing and communications leader with 20+ years of experience, Heather has deep roots in education, from early learning to K–12 to higher education. Her work spans some of the most recognized names … Continued