Who We Are
Who We Are
Leadership Team

Randy Seriguchi, Jr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Randal Seriguchi, Jr. competes with the school to prison pipeline. As the Executive Director of Urban Ed Academy, he is supporting the early leg of a parallel pipeline to success for the remaining African American boys in the city. Through Saturday school programming, STEM experiences, in-school mentorship, and strong community engagement, Urban Ed Academy is a reliable partner in the elementary school space. He is a leading advocate for recruiting more men of color into the classroom. Prior to moving to San Francisco, Randy spent 5 years working to lift up social justice through education in D.C. and California. He is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, holds a Juris Doctor degree from the American University Washington College of Law, and received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Michigan.

Rachel Roberts
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Rachel Roberts serves as Urban Ed Academy’s Director of Operations, bringing over 12 years of professional experience in non-profit program management. Prior to joining the UEA team, Rachel managed various ASES and 21st CCLC funded programs throughout the Contra Costa Bay Area.
Since joining the organization in 2019, Rachel has worked to establish systems, streamline procedures, and enhance UEA’s operational processes. As part of the senior leadership team, she works continually to develop, implement and evaluate operational initiatives to support organizational priorities.



Dr. John Edwards
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS
Dr. John Edwards brings extensive leadership experience and expertise in advocacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and is well-equipped to shape Urban Ed Academy’s programmatic vision. His ability to develop highly effective talent management processes, and learning and professional development programs, along with his strong legislative partnerships, positions him to drive progressive policies that foster opportunity and growth.
Dr. Edwards holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. He is a proud graduate of the certificate program in Organizational Leadership and Strategy at Harvard Business School, showcasing his commitment to honing his skills in strategizing and executing transformative initiatives for maximum impact.
Leadership Team


Randy Seriguchi, Jr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Randal Seriguchi, Jr. competes with the school to prison pipeline. As the Executive Director of Urban Ed Academy, he is supporting the early leg of a parallel pipeline to success for the remaining African American boys in the city. Through Saturday school programming, STEM experiences, in-school mentorship, and strong community engagement, Urban Ed Academy is a reliable partner in the elementary school space. He is a leading advocate for recruiting more men of color into the classroom. Prior to moving to San Francisco, Randy spent 5 years working to lift up social justice through education in D.C. and California. He is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, holds a Juris Doctor degree from the American University Washington College of Law, and received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Michigan.



Rachel Roberts
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Rachel Roberts serves as Urban Ed Academy’s Director of Operations, bringing over 12 years of professional experience in non-profit program management. Prior to joining the Urban Ed Academy team, Rachel managed various ASES and 21st CCLC funded programs throughout the Contra Costa Bay Area.
Since joining the organization in 2019, Rachel has worked to establish systems, streamline procedures, and enhance Urban Ed Academy’s operational processes. As part of the senior leadership team, she works continually to develop, implement and evaluate operational initiatives to support organizational priorities.



Dr. John Edwards
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS
Dr. John Edwards brings extensive leadership experience and expertise in advocacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and is well-equipped to shape Urban Ed Academy’s programmatic vision. His ability to develop highly effective talent management processes, and learning and professional development programs, along with his strong legislative partnerships, positions him to drive progressive policies that foster opportunity and growth.
Dr. Edwards holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. He is a proud graduate of the certificate program in Organizational Leadership and Strategy at Harvard Business School, showcasing his commitment to honing his skills in strategizing and executing transformative initiatives for maximum impact.
Staff Members












Amanda Coray
DIRECTOR OF
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Darius Fequiere
DIRECTOR OF
IMPACT AND LEARNING












Kayla Jones
IMPACT
MANAGER


Trent Kravitz
OPERATIONS
ASSOCIATE












Marion Masters
DIRECTOR OF
RECRUITMENT AND ENGAGEMENT












Emzie Penny
RECRUITMENT
CONSULTANT












Angela Reyes
PROGRAM
LEADER












Alex Serna
INSTITUTIONAL GIVING
MANAGER












Jacqueline Smith
DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT












Diane Tarapata
EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT












Samantha Vaing
PROGRAM
COORDINATOR












Domonique Veasley
RECRUITMENT
ASSOCIATE
Meet the Board
Shariff Barakat
BOARD MEMBER
Shariff Barakat
Tammy Debord
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Tammy Debord


Angelia Dickens
BOARD PRESIDENT
Angelia Dickens
Ashley Elleby
BOARD MEMBER
Ashley Elleby
MBA – Global Product Growth Marketer @ Google
Ashley has 10+ years of experience in digital marketing, global brand/product strategy, and product development at top tier CPG companies and Google. In her current role at Google, she leads the Global Product Growth Strategy team and is responsible for building digital, in-store, and OOH marketing strategies for 50+ Google apps, devices, and sub-brands. Ashley also has extensive Retail Entrepreneurial experience, serving as a Marketing Officer for NYC restaurant startup Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen and CEO/Founder for the tall women’s apparel brand Alyssa Vermell Apparel. She is a strong advocate for increasing minority and women representation in the startups and long standing corporations and in her free time mentors small business owners, budding entrepreneurs, and MBA grads interested in transitioning into tech.
Kai Matthews, Ph.D.
BOARD MEMBER
Kai Matthews, Ph.D.
Patrick Otellini
BOARD MEMBER
Patrick Otellini
Patrick Otellini is a Project Manager with Swinerton. Patrick works with owners during the preconstruction process to help them understand and navigate various jurisdictional requirements. He manages permitting and inspections, interfaces with public-sector agencies, and acts as the community liaison on multiple projects. He also leads Swinerton’s regional effort to help grow their portfolio of affordable housing projects. Prior to joining Swinerton, he served as the Chief Resilience Officer and Director of Earthquake Safety for the City and County of San Francisco under Mayor Edwin Lee and was responsible for the creation and implementation of the city’s resilience strategy: Resilient San Francisco – Stronger Today, Stronger Tomorrow. He received his Master of Construction Management from NewSchool of Architecture and Design and his Bachelor of Political Science from Westmont College.
Chris Russi
BOARD TREASURER
Chris Russi
Chris Russi is Founder and CIO of Point-Slope Capital, a thesis and quantitatively driven digital asset fund focused on decentralized protocols and their applications. Prior to Point-Slope Capital, Chris spent over five years in technology investment banking, before transitioning to lead Operations, Growth, and Finance roles in two early-stage startups. A Bay Area native who is passionate about his community, Chris remains active in serving a number of local non-profits in the area.
Jacob Wallace
BOARD MEMBER
Jacob Wallace
Currently, Mr. Wallace serves as A. Philip Randolph’s Outreach Supervisor and completed graduate school at Golden Gate University with a degree in IO Psychology. He’s committed himself to building relationships with government leadership, tenant councils, and micro size businesses in efforts to solve challenges that stunt economic growth of the underserved communities. Mr. Wallace creates sustainable solutions to support philanthropic initiatives. In addition to building sustainable solutions tailored for the community, Mr. Wallace works with professional athletes as well as entertainers on charitable endeavours. As a former student at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory and family roots in San Francisco he feels serving the citizens of this great city as calling. His outreach efforts are geared towards helping and Urban Ed has provided an amazing platform for him to follow his passions for service.