Jacqueline Erickson Russell applied to the corps so she could work for social justice and build her leadership skills. Today, Jacqueline runs a consulting business to help non-profits align to their mission and goals.

As an associate counsel at The White House, Matthew credits his ability to embrace the challenge to his time teaching 9th grade math as a corps member.

After holding leadership positions at both TFA–Indianapolis and the Indianapolis mayor’s office, Brandon now leads The Mind Trust as its CEO.

Samantha Lurie Carroll, a St. Louis 2008 Teach For America alum, is helping to break down barriers for students by providing access to study abroad opportunities using the innovative model of Show Me The World Project.