Our knowledgable team members have a range of experience that helps us build amazing communities.
We believe in creating inclusive spaces to help foster member belonging & agency so communities can connect & thrive.
Leadership
Sue Decker
Founder & CEO
Sue serves on several boards, including Berkshire Hathaway as the lead director. Previously, Sue spent 9 years in executive management positions at Yahoo!, most recently as president from 2007-2009. Prior to that, she spent fourteen years at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette as a top-ranked media equity research analyst.
Dr. Carrie Ponikvar
Client Success
Dr. Carrie Ponikvar is a strategic ed tech leader with 20 years of experience in higher ed, inclusion & equity education, and community strategy. She has a proven history of leading and developing high-functioning teams that are deeply committed to building equitable and inclusive communities.
Naomi Buckta
Sales & Marketing
Naomi Buckta is an EdTech veteran with over 30 years of experience in senior management, enterprise technology sales, marketing, and business acquisition. She has collaborated with thousands of colleges and universities to enhance student success by leveraging her business acumen and forming transformative partnerships.
David Stone
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
David Stone is the Chief Operating Officer at Raftr, where he leads Development Operations and ensures operational excellence. Over his career, he has guided companies like Shutterfly, Snapfish, and HP through complex technical transformations, consistently delivering impactful results. David helps streamline processes, foster collaboration, and drive measurable outcomes.
Jill Galiotto
Finance & Administration
Jill has over 30 years of financial advisory experience. She previously held positions at Ernst & Young, Pyramid Technology, SGI, Yahoo!, and Deck3 Ventures, LLC.
Hannah Bariteau
Product
Hannah is a product veteran with twelve years of experience, mainly in ed tech. She has a track record of bringing clarity, discipline, and user-centered thinking to product development and is skilled at building strategic roadmaps that drive growth and engagement.
Client Success
Su Pal
Client Implementation Manager
Denver, CO
Mike Roderique
Client Success Manager
Aurora, CO
Alex Pacifico
Client Success Manager
Gilroy, CA
Accounting & Marketing
Melissa Chris
Accounting Manager
Mesa, AZ
Annie Gaumond
Marketing Manager
Montréal, Canada
Sales
Carrie Cohan
Engagement Solutions Partner
Lake Zurich, IL
Product
Ramiro Leandro Diaz
Product Manager
Tandil, Argentina
Engineering
Gribaudo Julián Rafael
Web Developer
Córdoba, Argentina
Gabriel Bianconi
Full Stack Developer
Río Tercero, Argentina
Santiago Beltramone
Full Stack Developer
Rosario, Argentina
Advisory Board
Allison Duquette
Scottsdale, AZ
Allison has spent 35+ years in ed tech, in both the K-12 and higher ed. Her experience includes start-ups such as CampusLogic and Spectrum K12, along with market-leading organizations like Pearson & Blackboard.
Allison has held various leadership positions, including chief product officer, chief marketing officer, chief revenue officer, & chief executive officer. Recently retired, Allison continues to consult and advise several rapidly growing ed-tech companies.
Liz Boag
Toronto, CA
Liz is a seasoned SaaS sales executive with a proven track record. She was previously at Coursera, where she helped scale the Canadian Enterprise Business in the corporate sector.
She also spent 5+ years at Top Hat, serving in senior roles, including leading the Enterprise Sales Business.
Jay Hass
Philadelphia, PA
Jay is a GP and CFO at AlleyCorp. CEO of Ionic Recording Company, Jay also serves as a director of Bridgetown Holdings Ltd. and Bridgetown 2 Holdings Ltd., and is a strategic advisor to Decode_M & the M. Night Shyamalan Foundation.
Jay is also a former director of the J.P. Morgan China Region Fund Inc. and Cheetah Korea Value Fund, and is a board member emeritus of the Tory Burch Foundation and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Dr. Moudy Elbayadi
Dr. Moudy Elbayadi is a visionary tech leader and AI innovator with over 25 years of experience. As CEO and Founder of Cloudshift.ai, he pioneers Generative AI solutions for complex IT workflows. Dr. Elbayadi’s expertise spans AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He previously served as CTO at Shutterfly and held leadership roles at Brain Corp, Wag!, LifeLock, and Symantec. Co-author of “Big Breaches: Cybersecurity Lessons for Everyone,”
Dr. Elbayadi is a respected board advisor and startup mentor. With a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change, he champions diversity in tech and delivers strategies for AI-driven organizational transformation, making him an invaluable asset for companies navigating the AI revolution.