Edward is a deputy director for the Education Program. The Foundation's Education Program supports all children in finding their unique path to a life of opportunity and purpose.

Edward has spent the past 20 years working in and consulting with school districts, charter management organizations, education nonprofits and foundations to turn their ideas into sustainable policies, processes and programs. He has served in senior management roles at Newark Public Schools, Teach For America, City Year, and the NYC Department of Education, leading work ranging from financial strategy, educational technology, school turnaround and school choice.

Edward began his career teaching fourth grade in Lynwood, California. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown, a master’s in elementary education from Loyola Marymount and an M.B.A from Yale.