Our Team

View Ayanna Banks
Ayanna Banks

Ayanna Banks

Associate Partner

View Dr. Brandi Chin

Dr. Brandi Chin

Partner

View Jesse Dixon
Jesse Dixon

Jesse Dixon

Partner

View Jordyn Elston

Jordyn Elston

Associate Partner

View Malauna Hudson

Malauna Hudson

Program and Projects Manager

View Ciera Jessup

Ciera Jessup

Grants and Operations Manager

View Ben Lamport

Ben Lamport

Communications Program Manager

View Dr. Samantha March
Samantha March

Dr. Samantha March

Associate Partner

View Rachel Powers
Rachel Powers

Rachel Powers

Partner

View Barbara Saenz
Barbara Saenz

Barbara Saenz

Grants & Program Manager

View Eric Scroggins
Eric Scroggins

Eric Scroggins

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

View Alexis Ulaj

Alexis Ulaj

Associate Partner

Our Board

Jemina Bernard
President & COO
Teach For America

Cindy Brinkley
Retired CAO/COO
Centene Corporation

John Kemper
President & CEO
Commerce Bank

John Lemkemeier
Managing Partner
Sage Capital

Michael F. Jones
Bishop
Friendly Temple

Jessica Peña
Partner
The City Fund

Keith Williamson (Chair)
President
Centene Charitable Foundation

Work With Us

Working for The Opportunity Trust gives me a strong sense of fulfillment because our mission and culture aligns to my personal values. Our team is highly collaborative in nature. I love working with such a dynamic team who are all driven by our mission to create better outcomes for kids.

Tori Sombright, Grants and Program Manager

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Guidestar Transparency

As a cornerstone of our commitment to transparency, we believe in empowering our stakeholders with the information they need to understand how their support directly contributes to our mission. By sharing these documents openly, we aim to foster trust and demonstrate our dedication to sound financial practices.

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We believe all children have gifts that can help improve our world and contribute to change.
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