We Are Better People

Transformational leaders with a record of getting results.

Our Story

At Better People, our work is grounded in a deep belief in the incredible potential of all people. Our mission is to help youth-serving organizations imagine and implement innovative, equitable ways to recruit, develop, engage, and retain high-impact, high-potential educators, leaders, and support staff.

We’ve seen firsthand how empowered teams of educators can change trajectories for young people and build powerful school communities. Our vision is for all students to have a barrier-breaking educational experience that prepares them to pursue their dreams, supported by talented, representative educators who continuously grow and thrive.

Our name, Better People, was inspired by a memory of watching India Arie perform her song of the same name many years ago in Baltimore—the city where the founders met and our company’s home. As she sang, “Together there’s so much we can do,” we were struck by the sense of unity and possibility—a moment that reflects the heart of our work today.

Creating better systems begins with better people. We specialize in building them.

Trusted Advisors

We carefully curate our team for each partnership, drawing from a highly experienced network of senior district and school leaders who have successfully led transformative initiatives. Every project benefits from proven leadership, strategic insight, and deep operational expertise, ensuring that our approach is customized to the specific needs, context, and goals of each organization. Our advisors are not just consultants -- they are practitioners who have navigated real-world challenges and deliver solutions that work in practice, not just in theory.

Depth and Reach

Our experience spans every level of the education system, from classrooms to district central offices, state education agencies, and national organizations. We have successfully partnered with public school districts, charter networks, and mission-driven education organizations across urban, suburban, and rural communities nationwide. This broad reach allows us to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and adapt proven strategies to diverse settings, ensuring that our solutions lead to real impact, no matter the scale or complexity of the system.

Change That Lasts

We go beyond quick fixes -- we equip education leaders and organizations with the tools to drive sustainable transformation. Our approach is rooted in systemic problem-solving, evidence-based strategy, and continuous improvement models that create lasting organizational change. We work collaboratively to standardize best practices, build internal capacity, and implement structures that ensure long-term success -- even after our engagement ends.

Customized Solutions

We understand that education systems are complex and ever-evolving, which is why we offer flexible, tailored solutions that adapt to changing priorities, budgets, and external conditions. With deep expertise in district operations, talent systems, state education policy, and AI-driven HR solutions, we help you scale up, pivot, or refine their strategies -- ensuring that every recommendation is practical, actionable, and aligned with long-term goals.