Our Team

Meet the dedicated individuals empowering young changemakers worldwide.

Our Team Members

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Director and CEO

Scott Rechler

Director and CEO

A Washington, DC native, Scott graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in social anthropology.

Director and CEO

Development Director

Anne Schoolcraft

Development Director

Anne Schoolcraft serves as the Development Director at LearnServe International.

Development Director

Director of Programs and Student Success

Latrina Bowman

Director of Programs and Student Success

Latrina has always been passionate about empowering youth to discover their full potential.

Director of Programs and Student Success

Regional Manager for DC and Baltimore

Eva Newbold

Regional Manager for DC and Baltimore

Eva joined LearnServe as the Regional Site Manager for D.C. and Baltimore, where she continues to work to empower young leaders in the community.

Regional Manager for DC and Baltimore

Director of Programs and Student Success

Charlotte Fajardo

Director of Programs and Student Success

Charlotte Fajardo serves as the Development and Operations Associate at LearnServe International.

Director of Programs and Student Success

Community Outreach VISTA

Sukaina Nazim

Community Outreach VISTA

Sukaina serves as the Community Outreach VISTA at LearnServe International.

Community Outreach VISTA

Communications VISTA

Gabrielle Liu

Communications VISTA

Gabrielle serves as an AmeriCorps VISTA at LearnServe International, building capacity in communications and development.

Communications VISTA

Our Board Members

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Michael Akin

Michael serves as the President of LINK Strategic Partners—a strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and social impact consulting firm in Washington, DC. He’s a community builder and changemaker committed to doing well while doing good.

Anna Bennett

Anna Bennett was a founding partner in Bennett, Petts & Associates, where she provided polling, strategy, and message development for diverse clients over 30 years. Recognized as a change-maker, she has been a LearnServe Board Member since 2018.

Ted Eismeier

Ted brings nearly two decades of expertise in education communications and advocacy. As Senior Vice President at Whiteboard Advisors, he helps education leaders, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs amplify their impact through powerful storytelling. A dedicated LearnServe Board member, he is deeply committed to advancing upward mobility through education.

Ali Fraenkel

Ali brings an unwavering spirit as a facilitator, community builder, and creative consultant. As Chair of the Governance Committee, she has been a vital member of the LearnServe Board since 2023.

Velma Funebe

Velma brings fresh vision and global perspective as a student changemaker and social entrepreneur. A junior at UMBC studying Public Health, she has founded initiatives that blend creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship to reimagine the beauty industry. On the LearnServe Board, she is committed to advancing equity, innovation, and community impact.

Deborah Greene

Deborah Greene is a Special Education Specialist with Prince George’s County Public Schools. She has served on the LearnServe Board since 2020.

Deborah Levine

Deborah Levine is a seasoned Staff Attorney with over 25 years of experience—having advised on housing, family law, and consumer issues. She has been a LearnServe Board Member since 2020.

Matthew Schaar

Matt brings global perspective and strategic expertise as Operating Partner at Accion Venture Lab, where he supports inclusive fintech companies worldwide. With a background spanning Silicon Valley tech, consulting, and investing, he brings a wealth of experience to the LearnServe Board, along with a passion for innovation and impact.

Shakirah Hill Taylor

Shakirah Hill Taylor is the Chief Digital Officer at Fenton and a senior strategic counsel whose innovative leadership in digital strategy has made a significant impact since joining the LearnServe Board in 2023.

Maurice Wilkins

Maurice D. Wilkins Jr. is the Head of People Programs and Development at Strava and a dynamic community leader. A Morehouse College graduate, he has been serving on the LearnServe Board since 2016.

Emeritus Board Members

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Catherine Tinsley

Catherine Tinsley, an Emeritus Board Member since 2008, brings a global perspective and deep commitment to education. Her diverse international experiences and volunteer work have enriched LearnServe’s learning environment and cultural exchange.

Kathy Kemper

Kathy Kemper is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Education and a former Women’s Tennis Coach at Georgetown. Serving on thr LearnServe Board since 2008, she champions leadership and global citizenship through her extensive experience in education.

Richard Hall

Richard Hall led Washington International School through critical expansions - including the new Middle School Building, modernized science labs, and the AAA Building’s Black Box Theater used for LearnServe workshops. Now, as an Emeritus Board Member, he leverages his international education expertise to advise on curriculum development for the Fellow program.

Hugh Riddleberger - Founder

Hugh Riddleberger, the founder of LearnServe International and an Emeritus Board Member since 2008, is a seasoned educator whose lifelong commitment to community service and international education has been instrumental in shaping LearnServe’s mission.