Steven LaFemina, an accomplished education professional, has a diverse and impressive background that includes a range of roles in both public and private sectors. LaFemina studied an MBA at the University of Michigan and an M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University, along with a dual B.S. in Biochemistry and American Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles. LaFemina is currently a Partner at TNTP and was formerly Project Director — Emerging Services at TNTP, COO at CityBridge Foundation, and Manager, Full Service Schools at District of Columbia Public Schools.

LaFemina’s background also includes experience in the charter school sector, having served as a trustee at the Two Rivers Public Charter School, a Director of Programs, School Improvement Director, and Math and Science Teacher at Tertulia Pre-College Community (Charter School). He’s also a former Corps Member and Content Team Leader at Teach For America and worked as an Education Consultant for himself. Additionally, he has experience in higher education practices, having served as a Summer Associate at Huron Consulting Group, and as a Trainer and Director at the UCLA Special Olympics.

LaFemina’s impressive resume speaks to his expertise and passion for education reform, teacher training, and public policy. He has a diverse background that has taken him across the country, where he worked to help schools offer better services, promote educational equity, and reduce achievement gaps.