Our Team

Ying Xu is an Assistant Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where her research focuses on designing AI technologies that support language and literacy development, STEM learning, and wellbeing for children and families. Her...

Daniela Gissara is a global changemaker committed to building an equitable world for children with disabilities. At Perkins, she leads international partnerships that help transform education systems around the world. An expert educator and vision...

Sean O’Connor brings more than 30 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations grow their impact through strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and innovation. As Chief Development and Innovation Officer at Perkins, he works across the...

Lisa Jacobs has more than 35 years of experience educating children who are deafblind and supporting educators around the world. As Director of Perkins’ Educational Leadership Program, she prepares and mentors educators and professionals working to...

Minh Ha is an assistive technology specialist and digital accessibility advocate dedicated to making learning and technology more accessible. As Assistive Technology Manager at Perkins, she conducts technology assessments, trains educators and staff, and...