Kevin came to the Foundation for Newark’s Future as an Education Pioneers Fellow and has since transitioned into the full-time role of Program Officer. Kevin began his career as a Special Assistant at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), a government agency that promotes economic development in emerging market countries. In 2009, he acted on his passion for giving all children access to an excellent education, joining Teach for America corps and spending two years teaching middle school Social Studies in Southwest Philadelphia.

Kevin was born and raised in New Jersey and received his undergraduate degree from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City with a double -major in Political Science and History. He earned a Masters of Science in Urban Education from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011 with a focus on education reform and leadership, and holds a teaching certification for secondary Social Studies.