



Big Ideas, Bright Cities Challenge: The Judges
A panel of judges has been announced to review the Big Ideas, Bright Cities Challenge applications. This group will assess shortlisted applications and select the best “big ideas” to improve youth skills attainment and pathways to employment across the United States. The results will be submitted to the Global Business Coalition for Education Executive Board for final selection and grant approval.


Jessica Anderson
Director of Strategic Giving,
Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies


Jamira Burley
Director of Social Impact Projects (North America),
Adidas
Adidas


Ramiro Cavazos
President and Chief Executive Officer,
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chairman,
Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility


Edward Estrada
Partner,
Reed Smith LLP
Global Business Coalition for Education
Reed Smith LLP
Executive Board Member,
Global Business Coalition for Education


Danielle Gonzales
Managing Director, Education and Society Program,
The Aspen Institute
New Mexico First
The Aspen Institute
Executive Director,
New Mexico First


Joyce Malombe
Interim Program Director,
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund


Kyra Mungia
Deputy Director of Education,
City of Oakland Office of the Mayor
City of Oakland Office of the Mayor


Darleen Opfer
Vice President and Director,
RAND Education and Labor
RAND Corporation
RAND Education and Labor
Distinguished Chair in Education Policy,
RAND Corporation


Justin van Fleet
Executive Director,
Global Business Coalition for Education
Theirworld
Global Business Coalition for Education
President,
Theirworld


Graham Wilson
Director Emeritus,
Boston University Initiative on Cities
Boston University Initiative on Cities
GBC-Education: Skills Friendly Cities