Gary Hensley

Gary Hensley is a serial entrepreneur and education technology leader currently serving as the CEO and President of LivingTree, an education engagement platform. He has an extensive background in education and technology, with several notable achievements:

Professional Background:

• Founded Edbacker, a district-wide online fundraising platform, which was acquired by LivingTree in 201823
• Previously sold Intagrade (an early-warning dropout prevention algorithm) to Pearson in 20093
• Worked at Pearson as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Product Management23
• Began his career as a teacher and later served as Assistant Principal and Dean of Students at Newport Mesa Unified School District13

Education:

• BS in Science Education - Biology from East Carolina University
• MA in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fullerton (graduated Summa Cum Laude)1

Notable Achievements:

• Named DC's Top Entrepreneur 40 under 403
• Recognized with a Tech and Learning - Award of Excellence: Best New Product1
• Author of "Lessons Learned in Early Warning Systems"1

Personal Motivation: Hensley founded LivingTree Give with a personal mission to help busy parents participate in school activities, drawing from his own experiences as a single father who often couldn't attend school events.4

Currently based in Austin, Texas, Hensley continues to drive LivingTree's mission of connecting school communities through technology.3