“Mosaic is fighting for the idea that every kid deserves choice, relevance, and meaning in their learning. That’s not just what kids prefer – it’s how they learn best, and independent meaningful learning deserves to be done well.” Fish is currently the Executive Director of the American Humanist Association. Prior to that, he was the Head of Program & Curriculum at Ever Scouts, a venture-backed education technology startup using interactive media to teach life skills (like self- awareness, problem-solving, empathy, and inclusion) to kids. Previously, Fish was the Director of Programs at Peace First, a global NGO that provides grants and upskilling to young social change activists around the world, and the Executive Director of The Teaching Peace Initiative, a peer-to-peer bullying prevention program that trained thousands of students across the US and Canada to create inclusive schools. Fish has a B.A. in Political Science and Education Studies from Yale, and an M.Ed. in Human Development & Psychology from Harvard. He sits on the board of the International Bullying Prevention Association and, in his spare time, is a stand-up comedian.

“Creativity is our most powerful human resource, and Mosaic is built to cultivate creativity in learning and community, for both young people and their families.” Jon is an independent consultant focusing on the intersection of Strategy, Creativity, and Leadership for emerging and mid-size organizations. He is a 20-year veteran of the technology industry, co-creating strategy across the commercial, operational, and human capital domains. Jon began his career in education and brings an exploratory spirit to his client engagements. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

“Mosaic is a destination for those who believe that having a choice in how you structure your own learning path is critical to achieving a meaningful education.” Brenda Robinson is an entertainment attorney and producer with extensive experience in the film, television and music industries. She has been an advisor to many entertainment and production companies, including Amazon Studios, IMDb and Wavelength. Brenda was most recently a financier on the Academy Award-winning documentary Icarus, as well as Won’t You Be My Neighbor and Step. She is an executive producer on numerous projects including the BAFTA-nominated Passing, directed by Rebecca Hall and produced by Nina Yang Bongiovi and Forest Whitaker; the Emmy-nominated United Skates, alongside executive producer John Legend; The Great American Lie by director Jennifer Siebel Newsom; Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story, alongside executive producer Steph Curry; and Uncharted, alongside executive producer Alicia Keys. Brenda is a member of The Recording Academy, BAFTA and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Brenda is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and received a certificate in business and public policy from the Wharton School.

“Mosaic is really doing things differently and putting the learner and their learning in the driver seat. We have done a lot of talking about the need for education that operates in ways that works for families, Mosaic is actually doing it!” Emily is Education Reimagined’s Chief Innovation Officer. She has spent over the last two decades observing, identifying, and growing innovative education practices in communities across the country, grounding all of her work in her firsthand experiences as an elementary school teacher in Durham, North Carolina. As an educator, researcher, and advocate, she has written two books, over 100 blogs, and collaborated with countless educators to promote what is possible for all learners. Emily Liebtag collaborates with educators and organizations interested in changing the way we approach K-12 teaching and learning. She believes every young person deserves experiences that help unleash their greatest potential. Emily has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in elementary education and her Ed.D. in Curriculum, Teaching, & Learning. She has started a global non-profit, taught at the University of Virginia, advised companies and foundations on education innovation strategy, and was the Vice President of Advocacy at Getting Smart. She has designed innovative learning experiences, both online and in-person, for educators across the country.

“Every child is truly unique, drawn by their own imagination toward activity and knowledge that matters to them. A system designed to efficiently process millions of children as though they are precisely the same completely dishonors the uniqueness of every child. Mosaic is here to help us celebrate that uniqueness and possibility.” Jeff is an experienced corporate executive, entrepreneur, philanthropist, conservationist, author, and founder of MeaningSphere™ and Mosaic. Jeff served as CEO and Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Vertex, Inc., spending decades developing Vertex into a global leader in the tax technology industry. Jeff’s experience of values-centered collaboration at Vertex, Inc., at home and in the community, instilled a desire to help advance institutional transformation founded upon the primacy of intrinsic meaning. He serves this purpose through work in business, education/equity and autism.

“Self-directed learning can often feel like a solo journey, but meaningful learning thrives in connection. Mosaic’s superpower is its vibrant, growing community supporting curious, confident learners — here to support, guide, and remind you that you’re never alone.” Bonnie is the Executive Director for Mosaic, bringing decades of experience leading initiatives to support transformative impact, connecting public and private sectors to drive purpose-driven change. She is an award-winning production executive with a proven track record of leveraging storytelling and powerful alliances to engage, change opinions and lead people to action. Bonnie oversaw philanthropic investment for Jeff and Jenifer Westphal. Prior to that she ran Vulcan Productions, the independent media company founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen. She was part of the team who created the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida, which she ran for three years after opening. Prior to that, she was Director of News and Public Affairs at WNET in New York.