For 25 years, we have been laser-focused on championing the science of learning to help more young people realize their potential. Happily, the news we’re sharing today doesn’t change that. One thing that is changing, however, is that Jackie is stepping away from day-to-day work at the Foundation due to health issues she’s been grappling with for some time. In recognition of her excellent leadership, wisdom, curiosity, and vision, we honor Jackie by naming her President and Board Chairwoman Emerita.

Mike will continue as Vice President and Chair of the Board of Directors, which includes their three children, Jeff, Christina, and Mark, spouses Lisa and Steve, and Kennedy, their oldest granddaughter.

Jackie’s vision forms the blueprint for how we approach our work, and her fingerprints can be traced to everything we do. She remains, after all, our “Captain of Chaos” and so the mission here will not miss a beat.

As Jackie says, “Onward!”