Our People
The people shaping this work come from across research, practice, and lived experience — united by a shared commitment to understanding how purpose is cultivated.
Team
TeRay Esquibel
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michael Pih
CHIEF OF STAFF
Jenin Sabbah
DIRECTOR OF ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Jana Haritatos
CO-FOUNDER
Dr. Anthony Burrow
CO-FOUNDER
Advisors
Our advisors bring diverse expertise and perspectives to guide Purpose Commons’ strategic direction. These thought leaders and practitioners share our commitment to youth thriving and provide invaluable wisdom as we work to transform systems and create new possibilities for young people.
Dr. Jana Haritatos
Chief Science & Innovation Officer, Hopelab
Dr. Anthony Burrow
Ferris Family Associate Professor of Life Course Studies & Director, Purpose Science and Innovation Exchange, Cornell University
Dr. Antwan Jefferson
Associate Dean & Associate Teaching Professor at the School of Education and Human Development, University of Colorado Denver
Becky Crowe
Consultant, Changemaker Giving
Christine DeLeon
Founder & Principal, CDL Consulting
Elijah Huff
Research & Action Initiatives Manager, Ednium: The Alumni Collective
Sokhnadiarra “Jarra” Ndiaye
CEO, Muneko
Kristen Grimm
Founder, Spitfire Strategies
Samira Pingali
Principal, Translational Science, Hopelab
Dr. Sean Talamas
Founder & Executive Coach, Leadership Cooperative
Partners
Purpose thrives through collaboration and partnership. We’re proud to partner with visionary organizations and institutions committed to nurturing youth potential and purpose. Purpose Commons is also generously supported by a coalition of funding partners.
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