Frances Messano, President of NewSchools Venture Fund, brings a wealth of experience to her role as a racial equity champion, education innovator, and provider of "dream" funding for promising startups. A native New Yorker, Messano earned her AB in Economics and MBA from Harvard University, and has held key leadership roles at organizations including Teach For America, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, and General Mills. She has been a Senior Managing Partner, Managing Partner and Vice President of Strategy at NewSchools Venture Fund. Her extensive work in the education sector includes bold initiatives to promote equity and drive innovation in teaching, learning and educational technologies.