{"id":341,"date":"2025-12-08T20:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/?page_id=341"},"modified":"2026-06-17T19:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:54:56","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/index.php\/team\/","title":{"rendered":"Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"341\" class=\"elementor elementor-341\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bff0b83 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bff0b83\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce51eee elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ce51eee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTo make the background completely seamless and eliminate those harsh lines behind the grid, we need to remove the individual backgrounds from the hero and grid sections. Instead, we will apply one unified, sweeping gradient to the main `.elp-team-wrapper` and let the floating orbs spill out naturally behind the cards.\n\nHere is the updated code. I\u2019ve consolidated the background into the main wrapper and set the inner containers to transparent so everything flows together perfectly.\n\n```html\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;600;700;800&family=Open+Sans:wght@400;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n    \n<style>\n    \/* 1. BRAND COLORS & VARIABLES *\/\n    :root {\n        --elp-orange: #F68B36;\n        --elp-orange-glow: rgba(246, 139, 54, 0.4);\n        --elp-teal: #31C0C8;\n        --elp-teal-glow: rgba(49, 192, 200, 0.4);\n        --elp-navy: #1A2B3C;\n        --elp-blue-text: #2C3E50;\n        --elp-bg-light: #EFF3F8;\n        --elp-white: #ffffff;\n    }\n\n    \/* Fix for the white gap: Colors the header's spacer to match the hero background *\/\n    .elp-header-spacer {\n        background-color: var(--elp-bg-light) !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* Reset & Base Styles - Aggressive Breakout applied *\/\n    .elp-team-wrapper {\n        font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n        color: var(--elp-blue-text);\n        line-height: 1.6;\n        \n        \/* AGGRESSIVE FULL-WIDTH BREAKOUT (Protects Modals) *\/\n        width: 100vw !important;\n        max-width: 100vw !important;\n        position: relative !important;\n        left: 50% !important;\n        right: 50% !important;\n        margin-left: -50vw !important;\n        margin-right: -50vw !important;\n        \n        \/* SWALLOW VERTICAL GAPS (Increased to force overlap with menu) *\/\n        margin-top: -200px !important; \n        padding-top: 200px !important;\n        \n        \/* UNIFIED SEAMLESS BACKGROUND *\/\n        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--elp-bg-light) 0%, var(--elp-white) 600px, var(--elp-white) 100%) !important;\n        overflow: hidden !important; \/* Hides glowing orbs that bleed off-screen horizontally *\/\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n    }\n\n    \/* Squash hidden WordPress <p> tags that cause top gaps *\/\n    .elp-team-wrapper > p:first-child,\n    .elp-team-wrapper > br:first-child {\n        display: none !important;\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        padding: 0 !important;\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-wrapper *, .elp-team-wrapper *::before, .elp-team-wrapper *::after {\n        box-sizing: inherit;\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-wrapper img {\n        max-width: 100%;\n        height: auto;\n        display: block;\n    }\n\n    \/* Entrance Animation *\/\n    @keyframes elpFadeUp {\n        from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }\n        to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\n    }\n\n    .elp-animate-up {\n        animation: elpFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;\n    }\n\n    \/* --- HERO SECTION --- *\/\n    .elp-team-hero {\n        text-align: center;\n        padding: 120px 5% 60px;\n        background: transparent; \/* Removed so wrapper background shows through seamlessly *\/\n        position: relative;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    \/* Glowing Orbs *\/\n    .elp-team-orb-1 {\n        position: absolute;\n        width: 40vw; max-width: 500px;\n        height: 40vw; max-height: 500px;\n        background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--elp-teal-glow) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);\n        top: -10%; left: 0%;\n        border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;\n        animation: floatOrbTeal 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;\n    }\n    .elp-team-orb-2 {\n        position: absolute;\n        width: 50vw; max-width: 600px;\n        height: 50vw; max-height: 600px;\n        background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--elp-orange-glow) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);\n        bottom: -20%; right: -10%;\n        border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;\n        animation: floatOrbOrange 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;\n    }\n    \n    @keyframes floatOrbTeal {\n        0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }\n        100% { transform: translate(-10%, 10%) scale(1.1); }\n    }\n    @keyframes floatOrbOrange {\n        0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }\n        100% { transform: translate(10%, -10%) scale(1.1); }\n    }\n    \n    .elp-team-hero-content {\n        position: relative;\n        z-index: 2;\n        max-width: 800px;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-hero h1 {\n        font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n        font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);\n        font-weight: 800;\n        color: var(--elp-navy);\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n        letter-spacing: -1px;\n        line-height: 1.1;\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-hero h1 span {\n        color: var(--elp-teal);\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-hero p.desc {\n        font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n        font-size: 1.2rem;\n        color: #555;\n        max-width: 650px;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n        font-weight: 400;\n        line-height: 1.7;\n    }\n\n    \/* --- TEAM GRID --- *\/\n    .elp-team-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));\n        gap: 40px;\n        padding: 40px 5% 120px;\n        max-width: 1250px;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n        background: transparent; \/* Removed solid white background *\/\n        position: relative;\n        z-index: 2;\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-card {\n        background: var(--elp-white);\n        border-radius: 20px;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\n        border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\n        cursor: pointer;\n        position: relative;\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-card:hover {\n        transform: translateY(-10px);\n        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n        border-color: rgba(49, 192, 200, 0.3);\n    }\n\n    .elp-click-hint {\n        position: absolute;\n        bottom: 25px;\n        right: 25px;\n        background: var(--elp-orange);\n        color: white;\n        font-size: 0.8rem;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        padding: 8px 16px;\n        border-radius: 50px;\n        opacity: 0;\n        transform: translateY(10px);\n        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\n        z-index: 5;\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n        letter-spacing: 1px;\n        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(246, 139, 54, 0.4);\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-card:hover .elp-click-hint { \n        opacity: 1; \n        transform: translateY(0);\n    }\n\n    .elp-image-wrapper {\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 350px;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        position: relative;\n        background: var(--elp-bg-light);\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-img {\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n        object-fit: cover;\n        object-position: top center; \n        transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);\n    }\n\n    \/* Custom photo alignment fix for John *\/\n    .img-fix-john { object-position: center 15% !important; }\n\n    .elp-team-card:hover .elp-team-img { \n        transform: scale(1.05); \n    }\n\n    \/* Subtle gradient overlay at bottom of image for contrast *\/\n    .elp-image-wrapper::after {\n        content: '';\n        position: absolute;\n        bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\n        height: 30%;\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);\n        z-index: 1;\n    }\n\n    .elp-card-content { \n        padding: 30px; \n        text-align: left; \n        position: relative;\n        z-index: 2;\n        background: var(--elp-white);\n    }\n\n    .elp-member-name {\n        font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n        font-size: 1.5rem;\n        font-weight: 800;\n        margin: 0 0 5px 0;\n        color: var(--elp-navy);\n    }\n\n    .elp-divider {\n        width: 40px;\n        height: 3px;\n        background: var(--elp-orange);\n        margin: 15px 0;\n        border-radius: 2px;\n        transition: width 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;\n    }\n\n    .elp-team-card:hover .elp-divider { \n        width: 80px; \n        background: var(--elp-teal); \n    }\n\n    .elp-member-title {\n        font-size: 1rem;\n        color: #666;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n        padding-right: 30px; \/* Leave room for the hover badge *\/\n    }\n\n    \/* --- MODAL STYLES (Ultra Premium) --- *\/\n    .elp-modal {\n        display: none; \n        position: fixed; \n        z-index: 99999; \n        left: 0; top: 0;\n        width: 100vw; height: 100vh; \n        overflow: hidden; \n        background-color: rgba(26, 43, 60, 0.7); \/* Navy tint *\/\n        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\n        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\n        opacity: 0;\n        transition: opacity 0.3s ease;\n    }\n\n    .elp-modal.show { opacity: 1; }\n\n    .elp-modal-content {\n        background-color: var(--elp-white);\n        margin: 8vh auto; \n        width: 90%;\n        max-width: 850px;\n        max-height: 84vh; \n        border-radius: 24px;\n        position: relative;\n        box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);\n        transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);\n        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column; \n        overflow: hidden; \/* Hide internal scroll corners *\/\n    }\n\n    .elp-modal.show .elp-modal-content { \n        transform: scale(1) translateY(0); \n    }\n\n    .elp-modal-header {\n        background-color: var(--elp-navy);\n        padding: 40px 50px;\n        flex-shrink: 0; \n        position: relative;\n        border-bottom: 4px solid var(--elp-orange);\n    }\n\n    .elp-modal-header h3 {\n        font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n        color: var(--elp-white) !important;\n        margin: 0;\n        font-size: 2.2rem;\n        font-weight: 800;\n        line-height: 1.2;\n        padding-right: 50px; \n    }\n    \n    .elp-modal-header p {\n        color: var(--elp-teal);\n        font-weight: 600;\n        margin: 8px 0 0 0;\n        font-size: 1.15rem;\n        letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n    }\n\n    .elp-modal-body {\n        padding: 40px 50px;\n        color: #4A5A6A;\n        overflow-y: auto; \/* Internal scrolling only *\/\n        line-height: 1.8;\n        font-size: 1.05rem;\n    }\n\n    .elp-modal-body p {\n        margin-top: 0;\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n    }\n    \n    .elp-modal-body p:last-child {\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n    }\n\n    .elp-close {\n        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\n        position: absolute;\n        top: 30px;\n        right: 40px;\n        font-size: 45px;\n        font-weight: 300;\n        cursor: pointer;\n        line-height: 1;\n        transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;\n        z-index: 100;\n    }\n    \n    .elp-close:hover { \n        color: var(--elp-white); \n        transform: rotate(90deg);\n    }\n\n    \/* Scrollbar styling for modal *\/\n    .elp-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {\n        width: 8px;\n    }\n    .elp-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {\n        background: #f1f1f1;\n        border-radius: 4px;\n    }\n    .elp-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {\n        background: #ccc;\n        border-radius: 4px;\n    }\n    .elp-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {\n        background: var(--elp-teal);\n    }\n\n    \/* Responsive adjustments *\/\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .elp-team-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; }\n        .elp-team-hero { padding: 100px 5% 40px; }\n        .elp-image-wrapper { height: 380px; }\n        \n        .elp-modal-content { \n            margin: 5vh auto; \n            width: 95%; \n            max-height: 90vh; \n        }\n        .elp-modal-header { padding: 30px; }\n        .elp-modal-header h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; }\n        .elp-modal-body { padding: 30px; }\n        .elp-close { top: 20px; right: 25px; font-size: 35px; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"elp-team-wrapper\">\n    \n    <div class=\"elp-team-hero elp-animate-up\">\n        <div class=\"elp-team-orb-1\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"elp-team-orb-2\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"elp-team-hero-content\">\n            <h1>Meet Our <span>Team<\/span><\/h1>\n            <p class=\"desc\">The dedicated individuals driving our mission to empower the next generation of Bronx leaders.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"elp-team-grid elp-animate-up\" style=\"animation-delay: 0.2s;\">\n\n        <div class=\"elp-team-card\" onclick=\"openModal('modal-daria')\">\n            <div class=\"elp-image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Daria-Gitiforooz-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Daria Gitiforooz\" class=\"elp-team-img\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-card-content\">\n                <h3 class=\"elp-member-name\">Daria Gitiforooz<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"elp-divider\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-member-title\">Program Coordinator<\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-click-hint\">Read Bio &rarr;<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elp-team-card\" onclick=\"openModal('modal-harleen')\">\n            <div class=\"elp-image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Harleen-Singh-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Harleen Singh\" class=\"elp-team-img\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-card-content\">\n                <h3 class=\"elp-member-name\">Harleen Singh<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"elp-divider\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-member-title\">Managing Director of Program & Strategy<\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-click-hint\">Read Bio &rarr;<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elp-team-card\" onclick=\"openModal('modal-john')\">\n            <div class=\"elp-image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot_2026-01-26_23-46-52.png\" alt=\"John Garibaldi\" class=\"elp-team-img img-fix-john\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-card-content\">\n                <h3 class=\"elp-member-name\">John Garibaldi<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"elp-divider\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-member-title\">Founder<\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-click-hint\">Read Bio &rarr;<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elp-team-card\" onclick=\"openModal('modal-kalindi')\">\n            <div class=\"elp-image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-06-at-1.32.08-PM.png\" alt=\"Kalindi Doshi\" class=\"elp-team-img\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-card-content\">\n                <h3 class=\"elp-member-name\">Kalindi Doshi<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"elp-divider\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-member-title\">Director of Partnerships<\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-click-hint\">Read Bio &rarr;<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elp-team-card\" onclick=\"openModal('modal-melody')\">\n            <div class=\"elp-image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melody-Serra-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Melody Serra\" class=\"elp-team-img\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-card-content\">\n                <h3 class=\"elp-member-name\">Melody Serra<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"elp-divider\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-member-title\">Program Manager, Core Program<\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-click-hint\">Read Bio &rarr;<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elp-team-card\" onclick=\"openModal('modal-roxanne')\">\n            <div class=\"elp-image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Roxanne-Todisco-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Roxanne Todisco\" class=\"elp-team-img\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-card-content\">\n                <h3 class=\"elp-member-name\">Roxanne Todisco<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"elp-divider\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-member-title\">Manager, Finance & Development, Fellows Program<\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-click-hint\">Read Bio &rarr;<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elp-team-card\" onclick=\"openModal('modal-stephanie')\">\n            <div class=\"elp-image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brave-solomon.64-23-132-27.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Stephanie-Montero-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Stephanie Montero\" class=\"elp-team-img\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-card-content\">\n                <h3 class=\"elp-member-name\">Stephanie Montero<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"elp-divider\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-member-title\">Director of Operations & Administration<\/div>\n                <div class=\"elp-click-hint\">Read Bio &rarr;<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"modal-daria\" class=\"elp-modal\">\n        <div class=\"elp-modal-content\">\n            <div class=\"elp-modal-header\">\n                <span class=\"elp-close\" onclick=\"closeModal('modal-daria')\">&times;<\/span>\n                <h3>Daria Gitiforooz<\/h3>\n                <p>Program Coordinator<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-modal-body\">\n                <p>Daria is ELP\u2019s newest team member, joining in October 2024 as a Program Coordinator. With a passion for educational equity and student empowerment, Daria is excited to contribute to the success of ELP\u2019s scholars.<\/p>\n                <p>Before joining ELP, Daria graduated from Tufts University with a BA in English and a minor in Medical Anthropology. Her passion for youth work began in 2020, when she volunteered with an organization dedicated to empowering young people, engaging in social justice discussions with students in a classroom setting.<\/p>\n                <p>Daria then completed an internship at a Boston-based nonprofit, where she helped facilitate STEM-focused, college-readiness workshops for high school students. Most recently, she worked as a tutor, helping K-12 students improve their academic skills outside of school. Each of these roles deepened her passion for making a direct impact on the lives of young people, ultimately guiding her to ELP, where she is excited to further her interest in education and mentorship.<\/p>\n                <p>In her free time, Daria finds joy in creativity, whether it\u2019s through art, fashion, or reading. Daria also loves to travel, with Tokyo, Japan and Istanbul, Turkey ranking among her favorite destinations around the world. As a new resident of New York, she enjoys biking around the city, listening to live music, and trying new foods.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"modal-harleen\" class=\"elp-modal\">\n        <div class=\"elp-modal-content\">\n            <div class=\"elp-modal-header\">\n                <span class=\"elp-close\" onclick=\"closeModal('modal-harleen')\">&times;<\/span>\n                <h3>Harleen Singh<\/h3>\n                <p>Managing Director of Program & Strategy<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-modal-body\">\n                <p>Harleen serves as ELP\u2019s Managing Director of Program and Strategy. In her role she ensures ELP provides thoughtful and impactful programming to all students served, and thinks critically about ELP\u2019s future ability to serve students effectively and support them in achieving their goals. She makes it her mission to learn every scholar\u2019s name at the beginning of each cohort (she does not always win this battle\u2026. but comes close)!<\/p>\n                <p>Harleen\u2019s career has been spent largely in the education space, starting in East LA in a direct service role serving K-12 students in after school education, followed by time spent learning the ins and outs of non-profit organizations working for a non-profit consulting firm. Since then she has developed a passion for young adults, and supporting them in accessing meaningful careers that offer a path to economic mobility. She spent time at some other awesome national education organizations including Bottom Line and Year Up, before finding her way to ELP.<\/p>\n                <p>Harleen is an avid sports fan (go Ravens!), and you can find her watching a game somewhere in NY, or going for a run in one of New York\u2019s many beautiful parks! In her free time she loves to bake elaborate things for friends, read very long novels, eat through all the amazing food that New York has to offer, and laugh often.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"modal-john\" class=\"elp-modal\">\n        <div class=\"elp-modal-content\">\n            <div class=\"elp-modal-header\">\n                <span class=\"elp-close\" onclick=\"closeModal('modal-john')\">&times;<\/span>\n                <h3>John Garibaldi<\/h3>\n                <p>Founder<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-modal-body\">\n                <p>John founded the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) in April 2020, after spending several years at the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology, where he taught finance-related classes and collaborated with the administration on career-connected learning and other strategic initiatives. At the onset of the pandemic, John launched ELP in partnership with his scholars and school colleagues.<\/p>\n                <p>John's mission at ELP is to foster the intellectual curiosity and ambitions of the scholars he serves, helping them broaden their horizons and share their unique gifts. He spends most of his time leveraging his past experiences and networks to provide ELP scholars with access to professional connections, resources, and meaningful career-connected learning opportunities.<\/p>\n                <p>Prior to founding ELP, John spent 33 years in the investment industry, including his role as Co- Managing Partner of a private asset management firm, which he helped found in 2014. The majority of his career was spent at JPMorgan Asset Management, where he held several leadership positions, including Head of the North American Institutional Business and member of the Americas Operating Committee.<\/p>\n                <p>John is thoroughly enjoying his second career, learning every day from young people while maintaining his lifelong passions for outdoor activities, exercise, and spending time with his large extended family. In his free time, you might find him kayaking, biking, running, hiking, or boating. John and his wife cherish every opportunity to be with their son and daughter, travel on active vacations, or go for long walks to tire out their two very active pups.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"modal-kalindi\" class=\"elp-modal\">\n        <div class=\"elp-modal-content\">\n            <div class=\"elp-modal-header\">\n                <span class=\"elp-close\" onclick=\"closeModal('modal-kalindi')\">&times;<\/span>\n                <h3>Kalindi Doshi<\/h3>\n                <p>Director of Partnerships<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elp-modal-body\">\n                <p>Kalindi joined ELP in 2026 as a Director of Partnerships. With nearly twenty years of experience in postsecondary access, persistence, and advising, Kalindi looks forward to working with high school students and securing opportunities for them.<\/p>\n                <p>Prior to ELP, Kalindi served various roles at Relay Graduate School of Education\u2019s Technology Team, where she led the Learning and Development of their new Student Information System (SIS) and New York Dean\u2019s Office, where she led student advising initiatives for faculty and staff. Previously, Kalindi served as the Campus Engagement Manager for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This work led Kalindi to advocate for an International Day of Education at the United Nations, which is now celebrated on January 24th.<\/p>\n                <p>Kalindi started her career at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, where she learned resilience, creativity, and perseverance from the SEO Scholars. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Communications from Rutgers College, Rutgers University and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Maryland, College Park.<\/p>\n                <p>Kalindi holds her (New) Jersey roots close and now lives with her partner, four boys, and basset hound in Northern Manhattan. 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