Gio Escudero

Gio Escudero is the Principal of Culture and Internal Learning. He is responsible for operationalizing the organization’s diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity (DBIE) commitment and building a culture of intentional learning that authentically reinforces our core values and DBIE aspirations. Gio brings more than a decade of experience in the education and nonprofit sector. He started his career as a teacher in Miami-Dade as a Teach for America Corps member, and has also taught, led, and coached in Brooklyn and Dominican Republic. Most recently, he held the position of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Achievement First, overseeing the organization’s DEI strategy and learning and development across Network Support teams and 41 schools.

Gio is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Columbia University. He is a Certified Professional with the Society for HR Management and is currently working toward his Executive Coaching Certification. He resides in the Bronx, NY with his mini poodle, Benito. He is a fan of travel, fitness, brunch with friends and family, dancing, and Beyoncé.