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Meet the Team Guiding the Next Generation of Professionals

At Opportunity Scholars, our dedicated leadership and staff are committed to creating accessible pathways for students to achieve long-term career success. Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission forward.

Executive Leadership

Lewis Carney, Opportunity Scholars CEO

Lewis Carney

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Julie Overbaugh, Opportunity Scholars COO

Julie Overbaugh

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Ana Rogers, Opportunity Scholars VP of Business Partnerships

Ana Gabrielle Rogers

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

Regional & Operational Leadership

Lathaniel Kirts, Opportunity Scholars Regional Director - Hampton Roads

Lathaniel Kirts

REGIONAL DIRECTOR - HAMPTON ROADS

Kari. Christaldi, Opportunity Scholars Manager of Operations

Kari Christaldi

MANAGER OF OPERATIONS

Heather Whitpan, Opportunity Scholars Manager of Development & Growth

Heather Whitpan

MANAGER OF DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

Program Team

Madison Coleman, Opportunity Scholars Program Coach

Madison Coleman

PROGRAM COACH

Hampton Roads

Tarick Kamara, Opportunity Scholars Recruitment Specialist

Tarick Kamara

RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST

Christie Klein, Opportunity Scholars Program Coach

Christie Klein

PROGRAM COACH

Shenandoah County

Jessica Perez, Opportunity Scholars Program Coach

Jessica Perez

BILINGUAL PROGRAM COACH

Loudoun County

Marlenne Perez, Opportunity Scholars Program Coach

Marlenne Perez

BILINGUAL PROGRAM COACH

Frederick County/Winchester City

Aida Sempe, Opportunity Scholars Program Coach

Aida Sempe

BILINGUAL PROGRAM COACH

Frederick County, Winchester City, Clarke County

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