Teach for America, Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Stephen Santellan |
|---|---|
| stephen.santellan@teachforamerica.org | |
| Term Start | February 2022 |
| Stephen's Experience: For over 20 years, Stephen Santellan has dedicated his personal and professional life to the support of organizations that create opportunities for equitable educational and economic advancement; especially in those communities with the greatest need. Stephen joins TFA Nashville-Chattanooga after serving for several years as the Chief of Staff in the South Carolina TFA region. His work ranges from local nonprofits(Goodwill Industries), to regional nonprofits(Michigan Works and Teach For America South Carolina), to national nonprofits (Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National Black MBA Association). Stephen has worked to build partnerships with key stakeholders in order to secure funding (over $70 Million), champion legislation (educational and employment based advocacy), and implement sustainable programming (education, youth development, and workforce development based) to actively dismantle the systemic biases that disproportionately limit access of disenfranchised groups to high quality education and employment. From grass-roots movements in the Mexican-American neighborhood where he grew up, to the campuses of historically black colleges and universities, to international initiatives of multiple organizations, to the classrooms of South Carolina, Stephen's leadership has been a driving force for positive change. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Elisa Villanueva Beard | Chief Executive Officer |
| Jemina Bernard | President and Chief Operating Officer |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 11 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 2 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 100% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Charity Navigator | 2011 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Best Companies to Work For | FORTUNE Magazine | 2011 |
| 50 Best Places to Launch a Career-#7 | BusinessWeek | 2012 |
| Best Entry-Level Jobs | The Princeton Review | 2008 |
| Charity Navigator Gives Teach For America Its Highest Rating for Sound Fiscal Management | Charity Navigator | 2012 |
| Social Capitalist Award | Fast Company / Monitor Group | 2008 |
| Teach For America Featured in Book on High-Impact Nonprofits | Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits (Jossey-Bass) | 2007 |
| Top 10 Employers of Recent College Grads- #6 | CollegeGrad.com | 2012 |
