Karim Abouelnaga, SHRM-SCP, is a vanguard and catalyst for change in urban education, consistently appearing on annual Education Influencer lists. He is the founder and CEO of PRACTICE Benefit Corp. (PRACTICE), a purpose-driven B-Corp working to create a world where no child's circumstance limits their potential.Raised by a single mother on government aid, Karim attended some of NYC’s most struggling public schools. Despite these challenges, he earned over a quarter million dollars in scholarships to make his education possible.He is a TED Fellow, Echoing Green Fellow, and the author of two books: Breaking Through: From Rough to Ready and The Purpose-Driven Social Entrepreneur. At 23, Karim was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in Education, and at 24, to Magic Johnson’s 32 Under 32 list. His TED Talk was named one of the "9 Most Inspiring Talks of 2017," and his Forbes "day-in-the-life" feature became the platform’s most viewed video of all time, garnering 4.5 million views.Karim serves on the board of Harrington Housing, a leading co-living provider across North America and the UK. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a Master’s in Education Policy from Columbia University.