Board of Advisors



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Terry Looper is founder and CEO of Texon LP, a 22-year-old Houston energy company with $6 billion in revenues for 2010. Texon recently sold its crude oil division, but still gathers and sells natural gas and natural gas liquids from U.S. producers. Terry is currently serving on numerous boards including Houston Christian Foundation, Haddington Energy […]

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Joi A. Spencer is an associate professor at the University of San Diego. Her work focuses on mathematics and teacher education and reflects her deep commitment to educational equity. Her research has examined mathematics learning opportunities in the poorest middle schools in Los Angeles, as well as the impact of video-based mathematics, professional development on student […]

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Geraldo Orozco has been CEO of ASPIRE since 2000. ASPIRE is a Christian financial institution which offers microcredit in the Dominican Republic. Geraldo has a Master’s in Marketing from INTEC University and a law degree from UTESA, both universities based in Santo Domingo. Geraldo is an Assistant Pastor at Prince of Peace Mennonite Church in Santo Domingo and is invited […]

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Dr. Paul Kim is the Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. He leads initiatives involving the design of learning technologies, educational research, and community development. Dr. Kim designs and implements mobile technologies and social learning environments. He is the co-developer and sponsor of SMILE (Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based […]

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Mary Kamanzi is the founder of the Arise and Shine School and National Director of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) for Rwanda. The Arise and Shine School is among the premier private primary schools in Rwanda and has a vision to disciple the nation of Rwanda by laying a strong foundation through quality Christ-centered education. The school aims […]

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Victor Hu is managing partner and co-founder of Lumos Capital Group, a firm that partners with entrepreneurs and companies who are defining the future of human capital. Lumos invests in growth-stage companies in the education technology, knowledge services, and human capital sector globally. From 2006 to 2017, Victor was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, […]

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Brian Fikkert is the founder and Executive Director of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development, a research and training center that is dedicated to helping churches and missionaries to declare the kingdom of God by bringing economic development and spiritual transformation to the poor. Dr. Fikkert is also a professor of economics and community development at Covenant […]

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Rod Dammeyer began his business career with Arthur Andersen & Co. and was admitted to partnership in 1970. He subsequently served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Northwest Industries, Inc., after which he became senior vice president and chief financial officer of Household International, Inc. From 1985 –1995, he was CEO of Itel Corporation, which […]

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Miriam Ofosu Appeah is the owner and founder of St. Mary’s Preparatory School in Ghana. In 1998, she took a small-business loan to build and grow her school. Today it is one of the best private, low-fee Christian schools in Ghana. She continues to expand her school and recently implemented technology-based learning. She aspires to change the […]

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Ken Blanchard is the author or co-author of more than 35 books on leadership, including The One Minute Manager, Raving Fans, and Gung Ho! Ken is widely recognized as a premier thinker and writer on leadership. He is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, a foremost international management training and consulting firm. In 1999, he […]

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