Founder and CEO
Lissette Powell is an impactful educator, leader, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience driving educational innovation and improving school systems across the nation and around the world.
Powell’s career spans the public and private sectors, blending classroom experience, strategic leadership, and a global perspective. She began in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, teaching early grades, designing the district’s Kindergarten report card, and supporting parents through the Parents as First Teachers (PAFT) program. Her contributions to early learning and school transformation laid the foundation for her enduring commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students. A strong advocate for early childhood education, Powell emphasizes the importance of building foundational math and reading skills, as well as soft skills, recognizing their critical role in long-term academic success.
Powell’s career spans the public and private sectors, blending classroom experience, strategic leadership, and a global perspective. She began in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, teaching early grades, designing the district’s Kindergarten report card, and supporting parents through the Parents as First Teachers (PAFT) program. Her contributions to early learning and school transformation laid the foundation for her enduring commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students. A strong advocate for early childhood education, Powell emphasizes the importance of building foundational math and reading skills, as well as soft skills, recognizing their critical role in long-term academic success.
She spent two decades in education technology, first as a Senior Professional Learning Manager, where she became a recognized expert in coaching and fostering a results-oriented culture using data and metrics to drive meaningful change. She then served as a Senior Implementation Strategist, leveraging metrics such as state testing and i-Ready data to guide school improvement strategies and plan tailored professional development resulting in measurable gains in student achievement. Powell has led transformation initiatives in Miami-Dade, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands while spearheading implementation efforts in the Middle East, Central America, and South America. Her expertise includes tailoring evidence-based approaches to meet the specific needs of diverse educational institutions. In addition to leading EduVolve, Powell is the Vice President of Marketing and Community Engagement for Kids Finance Academy, where she promotes financial literacy for students and families. Her innovative strategies and dedication to equity have expanded access to tools that support lifelong success.
With an international reach and a career defined by collaboration and impact, Powell is committed to redefining education by designing effective systems that support and empower students, educators, and communities.
Advisor
Dr. David K. Moore, recently named 2025 Florida Superintendent of the Year, and with a track record of transforming schools and districts in urban and mid-size districts, has served as the Superintendent of Schools for the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) for the past five years. Under his leadership, SDIRC has outpaced and outperformed every other Florida school district, earning consecutive district “A” grades, doubling the number of “A” schools, and for the first time being designated as an Academically High-Performing School District by the Florida State Department of Education. SDIRC boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the state, with 96% of students earning a high school diploma.
Dr. Moore’s five-year tenure, one of the longest in the state of Florida, began just months before COVID struck, and while other Florida districts were grappling with stagnant student performance, Dr. Moore delivered the strongest student performance results that Indian River has seen in the past two decades.
Superintendent Dr. David Moore, who established a reputation in Miami for turning around underperforming schools, leverages his deep understanding of instruction with a results-oriented culture driven by metrics and a data management system that attracts visitors from around the nation. His leadership, a combination of fierce determination to create the conditions for all students to succeed and a constructive impatience with the status quo, has fostered a culture of high-functioning leadership teams capable of delivering unprecedented results. Dr. Moore successfully negotiated multi-year teacher contracts and salary raises and secured one of highest number of votes in the state to support an operating millage, with 75% of voters voting “yes” to provide the fiscal resources needed to expand district supports.
The SDIRC Strategic Plan, one the most ambitious plans in the country, has been a blueprint for transforming systems of support to enhance the quality of instruction in classrooms, establish leadership academies for administrators and instructional coaches, and develop the best-in-class infrastructure to enable data-driven decision-making.
Dr. Moore’s vision for public education on a national scale extends beyond the remarkable transformation he has led in the SDIRC. He envisions a future where public education regains the trust and confidence of families and communities through a focus on developing exceptional leaders and fostering school innovation. Dr. Moore believes that to win back the trust of communities, school districts must focus on creating dynamic educational environments that are not only academically rigorous but also responsive to the evolving needs of students, families, and communities.
Dr. Moore was named the 2025 Florida STAR Superintendent award, earning statewide recognition for galvanizing private sector support and launching The Indian River Education Fund (The Fund). Understanding the importance of creating a vehicle for private sector intellectual and financial contributions in SDIRC schools, the organization boasts a board of C-suite leaders and the county’s largest employers.
A long list of other awards, including 2021 Superintendent to Watch, has been accompanied by acceptance in competitive leadership development programs, including the prestigious Yale University Fellowship Program for Educational Leaders. He completed the Florida Chief Executive Officers-District Leadership Program during the 2022-2023 academic year. Dr. Moore’s track record of delivering unprecedented systemwide outcomes for students, started when he served as an Assistant Superintendent for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the third largest school district in the nation. His leadership of the Miami-Dade Division of Academic Support, coupled with his redesign of the Education Transformation Office catapulted school performance, from 83% of schools being identified as D or F to just 1%.
Advisor
Trent T. North, the 2023 Georgia Superintendent of the Year and a finalist for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year, is a lifelong educator with a proven record of advancing student achievement and turning around underperforming schools. Since 2017, as Superintendent of the Douglas County School System, he has implemented data-driven solutions that have redefined teaching and learning, significantly improving student outcomes and earning him national recognition for his transformative educational practices.
Since joining Douglas County, North has set bold goals to raise student performance and expectations system-wide. He established a district-wide target for schools to achieve 6% annual growth in student performance—double the state’s 3% benchmark. Within two years, these rigorous goals resulted in an 8-percentage-point increase in English/Language Arts proficiency and a 4-percentage-point increase in math, with economically disadvantaged students surpassing these benchmarks.
To support these efforts, North spearheaded the creation of the district’s Strategic Data and Research Department, a dedicated team focused on analyzing academic and behavioral metrics, identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights to educators and administrators. These analytics have driven improvements in classroom practices, informed resource allocation, and helped schools adapt to students' evolving needs. His work has fostered meaningful collaboration among educators, families, and communities, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous progress.
North has championed initiatives across all grade levels—including kindergarten readiness—to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. These efforts, paired with targeted interventions for struggling students, professional development for educators, and leadership training for administrators, have expanded access to high-quality learning opportunities for all students and produced substantial academic growth.
Recognizing that leadership development is essential for sustained success, North created the Foundations for Leadership framework, which outlines the guiding principles, competencies, and expectations for effective school leadership. By aligning professional growth with ambitious district goals, he has empowered educators to excel and driven lasting improvements across schools.
North’s career reflects both professional and community leadership. He became the first African American principal in Carrollton City Schools in Georgia and served for 25 years on the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, where he strengthened partnerships between local government and the community. His advisory roles on numerous boards and committees have influenced statewide policies, advancing educational quality and equity.
North, an accomplished author and sought-after speaker, has shared his expertise on a national stage through keynote addresses, publications, and professional training. He is the author of Forensic Leadership: Changing the Culture of a Nation and has presented on topics such as innovative school improvement plans, teacher effectiveness, and equity in education. His work has impacted educators and leaders across the U.S. and internationally. North’s ability to achieve transformative results, deliver sustainable growth, and reshape educational systems has made him an invaluable advisor for organizations striving to strengthen student outcomes, refine instructional strategies, and ensure long-term success.
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