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Board of Managers: Dan Katzir

Dan Katzir

Appointed: Director 2019

Highlights: Mr. Katzir recently completed seven years as the Chief Executive Officer of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, a nonprofit public charter school network that serves 12,500 low-income students and supports 18,000 alumni across 26 public charter schools in Los Angeles, California. His experience in education leadership best practice allows him to bring important insights to the Boards. In addition to Mr. Katzir’s overall leadership experience, his roles throughout his career demonstrate a commitment to the plight of those less fortunate and align with the mission of Hershey Trust Company and Milton Hershey School. He brings significant strength in the areas of education and child development. Mr. Katzir is a significant contributor to the Boards in each of these areas.

Professional Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
  • Founding Managing Director, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
  • Los Angeles Regional Director, Sylvan Learning Systems
  • Executive Director, UCLA School Management Program
  • Chief Operating Officer, Teach for America

Education

  • M.B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
  • B.A., History, Dartmouth College

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