I've had the great fortune to spend the past twenty years leading educational innovation and technology teams and programs, combining my experience as an engineer, a startup entrepreneur, and a middle school math teacher. In my current work, my team's investment portfolios at the Gates Foundation focus on technology and innovation in K-12 education. We are particularly interested in R&D that will ultimately lead to all underserved students finding math engaging and relevant, and being set up for success in math class and life.Before the Gates Foundation I worked at Google, leading partnerships and business development with top educational technology partners globally, supporting them in building great products, growing sustainable businesses, and reaching and impacting teachers, parents, and students. Before joining Google, I headed up Teach For America’s national team focused on educational technology and data systems initiatives. I spent ten years with Teach For America, including as a 7th and 8th grade math teacher in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to TFA, I helped launch and manage wireless start-up software firm Lobby7, provider of a next generation multimodal application platform for mobile operators.I have a deep commitment to educational equity and believe technology can play an important role in advancing educational opportunities for students.