Board of Directors

Delaware's success depends on its people. The success of its people depends on quality education. Delaware's educational opportunities depend on all of us. The Delaware leaders serving on our board use their experience to champion better learning opportunities statewide. We thank them for their dedication.

  • Desa Burton

    Executive Director, ZipCode Wilmington

    Leader of a nationally recognized nonprofit coding school preparing software developers and data engineers for new careers. Former Navy surface warfare officer, intellectual property attorney, adjunct professor of law.

  • Jack Perry

    Partner, TNTP

    Former deputy chief, academic enrichment, School District of Philadelphia. Founder and former executive director, Prestige Academy Charter School.

  • Thère du Pont

    President, Longwood Foundation

    Former president and CFO, Wawa Inc.; former senior vice president for operations and CFO for drugstore.com. Member, board of directors of DuPont Co., WSFS Bank, and Burris Logistics.

  • Jim Kelly

    Chairman, CRED Technologies

    Former chief operating officer of ING Direct

  • Samanta Lopez

    Education Department Chair, Delaware Technical Community College

    Former world language educator, school leader, professor, and international speaker

  • Jocelyn Stewart

    Interim Executive Director

    Board member; retired from Barclays

As the work of First State Educate progresses, so will the size and scope of our board. We look forward to engaging many more points of view — family members, educators, school leaders, students, and community members.