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Meet the people powering the future of education

From Washington DC to the world, we’re a global team of bold thinkers, creators, and changemakers all united by a shared mission: unlocking opportunity through better education.

What drives us

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Bold
We challenge norms, embrace risk, and carve new paths. The unknown doesn't scare us, it fuels us.
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Passionate
We show up with heart. Because when our learners win, we all win.
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Accountable
We own our words, our actions, and our outcomes. Mistake? We don't hide them, we grow from them.
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We communicate openly, share what we know, and give feedback with care and candor.
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Outcomes Driven
We're here to move the needle, for our learners and for each other. Progress over perfection, always.
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Teams supporting you

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Faculty
ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø faculty are here to guide, challenge, and support you not just grade your work. With personalized feedback and industry insights, they’ll help you connect what you’re learning to where you want to go. Our faculty team is made up of experienced professionals and academics who bring real-world knowledge into every course. 
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Learner Success

Think of ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø's learner success team as your personal support squad. From day one, they’re here to help you stay on track, answer questions, and make sure your learning experience is smooth and rewarding. Whether it’s tech help or learning tips, they’ve got your back every step of the way.

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Career Success

ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø's career success team is focused on your future. They’ll work with you from day one to identify your career goals and set a realistic plan towards achieving that goal. From resume reviews to interview prep and networking advice, they’re here to make sure your hard work pays off in the real world.

Management team

Fadl Al Tarzi
Chief Executive Officer
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Zahra Safavian
Chief Product Officer
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Dr. Ann Larson
Chief Academic Officer
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Dr. Cathy Plunkett
Vice President, Compliance
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Omar Mughal
Chief Financial Officer
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Lydia Karingithi
Partnerships Manager
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Wemmy Ekanem
Regional Growth Director, NG
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Ragen Dodson
Head of Marketing
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Christine Balolong
Head of Enrollment
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Sandra Honorio
Head of Compliance
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Dr. Victoria Raish
Head of Learning Design
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Nicole Darling
Head of Career Success
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Fadl Al Tarzi
Chief Executive Officer
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Zahra Safavian
Chief Product Officer
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Dr. Ann Larson
Chief Academic Officer
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Dr. Cathy Plunkett
Vice President, Compliance
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Omar Mughal
Chief Financial Officer
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Lydia Karingithi
Partnerships Manager
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Wemmy Ekanem
Regional Growth Director, NG
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Ragen Dodson
Head of Marketing
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Christine Balolong
Head of Enrollment
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Sandra Honorio
Head of Compliance
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Dr. Victoria Raish
Head of Learning Design
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Nicole Darling
Head of Career Success
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Meet our teams

Fadl Al Tarzi
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. April Adams
Associate Faculty
Zahra Safavian
Chief Product Officer
Dr. JeFreda Brown
Associate Faculty
Aisling Byrne
Associate Faculty
Dr. Bari Courts
Associate Faculty
Dr. Damian Dunbar
Associate Faculty
Creselda Jane Ebba
Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Howard Fero
Associate Faculty
Hector Guillermo Gonzalez
Associate Faculty
Dr. Erica Hayes
Associate Faculty
Carolyn Hess
Associate Faculty

Board of Directors

Fadl Al Tarzi
Chief Executive Officer
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Driek Desmet
Chairperson, ParkBee
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Dr. Sherif Kamel
President of the American Chamber of Commerce
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Lou Pugliese
Former CEO, Blackboard
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Dr. Obiageli Ezekweili
Chairperson, Fix Politics
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Fadl Al Tarzi
Chief Executive Officer
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Driek Desmet
Chairperson, ParkBee
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Dr. Sherif Kamel
President of the American Chamber of Commerce
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Lou Pugliese
Former CEO, Blackboard
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Dr. Obiageli Ezekweili
Chairperson, Fix Politics
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Team Voices

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ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø is fixing a broken system by making quality higher education truly accessible, and by equipping learners with real-world skills that lead to meaningful careers, and I am passionate about this mission. The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and learners across the globe not only gives my work profound purpose, but it also constantly expands my own perspective and makes me genuinely excited to wake up and go to work every day. 

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Zahra Safavian
Chief Product Officer
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For me, it’s all about creating real, human connections. Whether we’re answering questions on social, celebrating a learner’s milestone, or just making someone feel seen—every message matters. I love turning engagement into lasting community.

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Mai Elkelish
Engagement Marketing Manager

What's It Like to Work for ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø?

We’re not just a workplace. We’re a launchpad for bold ideas, meaningful impact, and global collaboration. Our values don’t sit on a shelf, they shape everything we do.
 
Purposeful Work
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Purposeful Work
What you do here moves the needle for lives, careers, and the future of education.
 
At ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø, every action you take directly contributes to something bigger than all of us: expanding access to opportunity. This is purposeful work, real work, with impact that echoes across industries and borders. ³Û´Ç³Ü’r±ð not just checking boxes. ³Û´Ç³Ü’r±ð helping shape the future of how the world learns and works.
Innovate
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Innovate

Good ideas don’t wait for permission, and neither should you.

 

Innovation at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø isn’t a buzzword. It’s a daily habit. We solve complex problems with creativity, data, and bold thinking. Whether you’re streamlining a system or launching something brand new, you’re encouraged to experiment, fail fast, learn faster, and always push for better. The future won’t invent itself. That’s our job.

Learn
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We're not waiting on change—we’re building it. Ideas move fast here, and so do we.
 
Change doesn’t scare us—it fuels us. ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø is a place where ideas are tested, challenged, and implemented quickly. We don’t believe in hierarchy for the sake of it. If you have a better way, speak up. We're builders, not bureaucrats. And the future of education demands exactly that.
Team Up
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We measure success by how much better off our learners are.
 
Our impact isn’t measured in vanity metrics—it’s measured in real career results. Are our learners landing better jobs? Earning more? Feeling more confident in their future? That’s what matters here. If it doesn’t help them level up, we rethink it. Everything we do starts and ends with learner outcomes.
Be Valued
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Be Valued
You’ll collaborate across continents with smart, kind humans who’ve got your back.
 
We work across time zones, languages, and cultures—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. At ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø, collaboration is more than a value. It’s how we win. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to do your best work and show up when it counts. No egos. Just shared success.

Join our team

Our team provides support, expertise and opportunities for learners around the world. We use the latest technology to collaborate. The result? A flexible community of specialists delivering meaningful results at warp speed.

 

If you're looking to join a dynamic organization breaking new ground in higher education check out our job openings.