The People Behind the Movement

Our Team

A growing coalition of educators, cognitive scientists, parents, and community leaders united by one belief: families are the key to building the skills that empower youth success.

Leadership & Staff

The day-to-day movement makers

Our staff turns research and vision into free, practical tools families can use at home — every single day.

GS
G. Smith
Executive Director & Founder

Inspired by a neighbor's daughter whose reading struggles were traced to a working-memory gap, G. Smith has spent two decades partnering with child development scientists to bring cognitive brain skills training directly to families.

Director of Family Programs
Family Support & Curriculum
Position being filled
Director of Cognitive Research
Assessment & Training Science
Position being filled
Volunteer & Mentor Coordinator
Community Mobilization
Position being filled
Partnerships & Outreach Lead
Schools & Districts
Position being filled
Board of Directors

Stewardship & governance

Our board provides fiduciary oversight, strategic direction, and accountability so the movement serves families for generations.

Board Chair
Board of Directors
Position being filled
Treasurer
Board of Directors
Position being filled
Secretary
Board of Directors
Position being filled
Director
Board of Directors
Position being filled
Board of Advisors

Expertise that guides us

Practitioners and scholars in cognitive science, literacy, and community work who keep our methods grounded in evidence.

Cognitive Science Advisor
Board of Advisors
Position being filled
Literacy & Education Advisor
Board of Advisors
Position being filled
Family & Community Advisor
Board of Advisors
Position being filled
Nonprofit Strategy Advisor
Board of Advisors
Position being filled
We're Building the Team

Help us build the skills that empower success

We're actively recruiting board members, advisors, and staff who believe families are the answer. If that's you, we'd love to talk.