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Meet our Alumni

Browse this list to find TFA alumni in business, politics, medicine, school leadership, journalism, nonprofits, technology, and more. Then click into their profiles to read more about how their experience as corps members shaped their careers.
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Carmen Perez

Senior Producer

Good Day Orlando

Region: Houston, '07

Carmen Perez's time spent with Teach For America made her a better storyteller for her career in journalism as a senior producer for Good Day Orlando.

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Crystal Perry

Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator

Henry County Schools

Region: Metro Atlanta, '00

Crystal Perry has devoted her career to education since she began teaching in Metro Atlanta in 2000. She has more than 20 years of experience in educational leadership, coaching, and managing strategic partnerships.

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Sydney Phillips

Lead Network Director

United Way of Salt Lake

Region: Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana, '14

A little roadblock didn't stop Teach For America alum Sydney Phillips from pursuing a career focused on equity.

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Garvey Pierre

Foreign Service Officer

US Department of State

Region: Miami-Dade, '09

As a U.S. diplomat, Garvey Pierre is working toward creating more understanding and connection around the world.

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Hunter Pierson

Vice President

Goldman Sachs & Co

Region: Bay Area, '01

Armed with the belief that America will only be a place of equal opportunity if all kids get an excellent education, Hunter now uses his teaching skills and business acumen to ensure New Orleans charter schools are well run and operationally strong.

Brandi Pikes

Associate attorney

Region: Jacksonville, '13

The Teach For America corps experience can lead to diverse careers in education and beyond. Brandi Pikes, associate attorney at law and Jacksonville 2013 alum, shares how her experience led her from teacher to lawyer.

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Ciji Pittman

Executive Director

KIPP Columbus

Region: Metro Atlanta, '05

Ciji Pittman shares how her time teaching in Atlanta in 2005 kick-started a long career in education leadership and law.

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Donovan Propst

Instructional Coach

Collegiate Academies

Region: Greater Baton Rouge, '13

Donovan shares how his relationships with colleagues and students energizes his teaching and coaching.

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Rebecca Purtell

Pediatric Hospitalist

Primary Children’s Hospital/University of Utah

Region: Greater Philadelphia, '03

Rebecca Purtell's experience as a TFA corps member prepared her for her role as a pediatric hospitalist at Primary Children’s Hospital, including her main responsibility of caring for acutely ill children.

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Halie Putorek

MBA Candidate

Radford University

Region: Appalachia, '15

Halie Putorek swore she would never be a teacher, but now she can’t imagine a life that doesn’t include working in education.