The Opportunity Institute’s staff is dedicated to eradicating poverty and racial inequality. We bring together leaders in early childhood development, Pre-K through 12 education, juvenile and criminal justice, and higher education to collaborate across policy sectors for broader and deeper impact.

Our projects currently include Partners for Each and Every Child, and Whole Child Equity.

Maria Echaveste President/CEO

Maria Echaveste
President/CEO

Christopher Edley, Jr. Co-Founder and President Emeritus

Christopher Edley, Jr.
Co-Founder and President Emeritus

Guy Johnson Senior Program Director,  P-12 Federal and National Networks

Guy Johnson
Senior Program Director,
P-12 Federal and National Networks

Patrick Murphy Director of Resource Equity and Public Finance

Patrick Murphy
Director of Resource Equity and Public Finance

Sivan Orr Program Coordinator

Sivan Orr
Program Coordinator

Cynthia Palmerin Director of Operations

Cynthia Palmerin
Director of Operations

Chiara Parisi Legal Policy and Program Analyst

Chiara Parisi
Legal Policy and Program Analyst

Richard Tiras Controller

Richard Tiras
Controller

Winsome Waite
Senior Program Director