A report by the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University, Help Wanted, Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018, states that “Ultimately, when it rains long enough and hard enough, everyone gets a little wet. Recessions are like that too. But postsecondary education and training is still the best umbrella in any economic storm.
Sara Spivey
CEO
Sara is responsible for leading the executive management team and positioning the company for future growth. Previously, Sara held executive management positions at Convio, rPath, Advanced Micro Devices, and Quantum. She has extensive experience in growth strategy, marketing, and sales operations in large, global companies as well as start-ups. Sara serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Girlstart, an Austin, TX based nonprofit organization whose mission it is to empower girls in Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Davis and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
Brian Giuffrida
President
Brian Giuffrida is responsible for all customer-facing activities and leads the business development, sales, client services, professional services, and product management teams. He has held leadership roles for blue-chip technology companies, including Texas Instruments, Vignette, and FTP Software. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
