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PENCIL, Inc is a NYC based nonprofit that connects public school students to the business community with the aim of opening eyes, minds, and doors.

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We founded Andela in 2014 on the premise that brilliance is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. We are a global talent marketplace that connects companies with vetted, remote technologists. Broadly recognized as a leader in the transition to remote work, Andela has catalyzed the growth of tech ecosystems across six continents and become a trusted talent partner for hundreds of leading engineering firms, including GitHub, Cloudflare, and ViacomCBS. Andela is backed by investors including SoftBank, Whale Rock, Generation Investment Management, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Spark Capital, and Google Ventures. Prior to Andela, I co-founded 2U, which powers world-class online education in partnership with universities like Harvard, Yale, Berkeley, and UNC Chapel Hill. I grew up at 2U, serving as our CTO, then CMO, then CSO prior to our IPO in March, 2014. I have had the honor of being recognized broadly for my work as an innovator in both education technology and the future of work. I’ve spoken at the White House and Congress in addition to most major global tech conferences, and have been recognized by Fast Company as “One of the 100 Most Creative in Business,” by Goldman Sachs as “One of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs,” and most recently by my Samoyed, Scout, as a good provider of treats. Outside of Andela, I serve on the Presidential Advisory Board for Job Creation for the African Development Bank, I am a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. I also served as a Member of The Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education for the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and co-authored a book for the World Economic Forum: ‘Education & Skills 2.0: New Targets & Innovative Approaches.’

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Software Engineer @ Bloomberg LP

Kev Vaughan-Torres

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Hi There, My name is Kev, I’m a CTE educator by trade, but a student at heart. I’ve built my career around service, storytelling, and creating opportunities that didn’t exist before. As a first-gen from Astoria, Queens, I understand what it means to figure things out as you go. I was the first in my family to graduate, the first to carry big dreams without a blueprint, and now I help others do the same. In San Diego, I lead the Business Pathway Program at Health Sciences High & Middle College, where I teach entrepreneurship, business, finance, and design through lived experience and real-world prep. My classes are hands-on, portfolio-driven, and rooted in skills like pitching ideas, building resumes, leveraging AI, and speaking with intention. Beyond the classroom, I run Ven Camilo Photography, capturing people in their element like entrepreneurs, families, creatives, and couples stepping into milestone moments. Recently, I’ve leaned into wedding and engagement photography, building a space where love stories are documented with honesty and artistry.

Getanjali Morel

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Business Intelligence professional specializing in supporting clients and corporate leaders with data driven recommendations that result in operational cost savings and lead generation. Qualified data visualization specialist, experienced in measuring process efficiency through data modeling. Reputable in stakeholder management and global cross functional project collaboration.