Higher Achievement has assembled a team of passionate social justice advocates to lead our scholars in becoming life-long learners.

From our dedicated staff to the National Board of Directors to the affiliate Boards of Advisors, the vision we’re working toward wouldn’t be possible without the whole Higher Achievement community.

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Tanesha Powell

Senior Manager of Program
Richmond

Felecia Nelson

Learning Director, Boushall
Richmond

Chloe Bailey

Learning Coordinator, Henderson
Richmond

Jessica Mason

Learning Coordinator, Boushall
Richmond

Derek Porter

Richmond Board of Advisors
St. Christopher’s School

Vijaya Raghunathan

Richmond Board of Advisors
Truist

Andrea Archer

Richmond Board of Advisors
Altria

Buff Buffington

Learning Director, Dogwood
Richmond

Buff works as the primary director for the Afterschool Academy at Binford Middle School in Richmond, VA. They are directly responsible for all center programming, as well as staff management. In their role, Buff works to create an environment and atmosphere where scholars’ success is encouraged, fostered, and supported.

“I work at Higher Achievement because I am a career educator, having taught public school English for eight years across four school districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Adults who invested in me as a youth, inspired and compelled me to dedicate my working years to investing in youth. Working with Higher Achievement Richmond will allow me to impact and support students in ways not previously possible in the traditional classroom teacher role. Through my work with Higher Achievement, I hope to significantly close the achievement gaps that our middle school students in Richmond face.”

Christopher McGowan

Richmond Board of Advisors
PwC

Cynthia Brown

Richmond Board of Advisors
St. Christopher’s Episcopal School

Fred Morton

Richmond Board of Advisors
Former Henrico County Superintendent

Katey Comerford

Executive Director
Richmond

Kortney Perry

Learning Director, Henderson
Richmond

Lucy Marks

Learning Coordinator, Dogwood
Richmond

As a Learning Coordinator, Lucy works with two very important groups of people—our scholars and mentors. She supports the implementation of our mentoring curriculum by recruiting, training, and assisting volunteer mentors. She works with scholars in several different capacities including creating meaningful programming, assisting scholars through the high school application process, homework help, discipline, and supporting scholars in any other way they might need. She works closely with the Binford Center Director to keep Center running smoothly and safely.

“I work at Higher Achievement because I understand the importance of providing meaningful, educational, and safe after school time. Our staff and volunteer mentors provide support, enrichment, and a sense of community that is impactful to our scholars both on a daily basis and in the long term. I know how much our scholars value their time with their mentors, and I’m happy that I can assist in creating and supporting those relationships.”

Lynn Greer

Richmond Board of Advisors
BrownGreer

Mary Lloyd Parks

Board of Directors
Richmond Board of Advisors, Chair
Community Volunteer

Neill Bellamy

Richmond Board of Advisors
Tredegar Corporation

Ronee Davis

Director of Program Operations
Richmond

Sarah Gravitt Baese

Richmond Board of Advisors
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Thomas Waskom

Richmond Board of Advisors
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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