The Opportunity Institute’s staff is dedicated to eradicating poverty and racial inequality. We bring together leaders in early childhood development, Pre-K through 12 education, juvenile and criminal justice, and higher education to collaborate across policy sectors for broader and deeper impact.
Our projects currently include Partners for Each and Every Child, and Whole Child Equity.
Maria Echaveste
President/CEO
Christopher Edley, Jr.
Co-Founder and President Emeritus
Guy Johnson
Senior Program Director,
P-12 Federal and National Networks
Patrick Murphy
Director of Resource Equity and Public Finance
Sivan Orr
Program Coordinator
Cynthia Palmerin
Director of Operations
Chiara Parisi
Legal Policy and Program Analyst
Richard Tiras
Controller
Winsome Waite
Senior Program Director