Lisa Gelobter

Lisa Gelobter is the CEO and Co-founder of tEQuitable. Using technology to make workplaces more equitable, tEQuitable provides an independent, confidential platform to address issues of bias, harassment, and discrimination.

Lisa has worked on several pioneering Internet technologies and created products that have been used by billions of people including: Shockwave, Hulu, and the ascent of online video. Most recently, she worked at the White House, serving as the Chief Digital Service Officer for the Department of Education. Previously, Lisa acted as the Chief Digital Officer for BET Networks and was a member of the senior management team for the launch of Hulu. She has a background in strategy development, business operations, user-centered design, product management, and engineering.

Lisa was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People and is one of the first 40 Black women ever to have raised over $1mm in venture capital funding. She is also proud to be a Black woman with a bachelor’s in computer science. Go STEM!

Why does education equity matter?
Currently, too many talented and deserving students of color and students from low-income backgrounds attend schools where they are denied access to fair funding, qualified and diverse teachers and faculty, culturally rich and academically rigorous curricula, and programs that support their physical and mental health needs. Education equity is imperative for both students who are traditionally underserved and for our country as our nation becomes increasingly more diverse and multicultural. Parents, advocates, educational leaders, and policymakers must work together to ensure every student — regardless of race, ethnicity, class, ability, or identity — can access the tools and resources that research says matter to achieving a quality education. Students must be equipped to pursue the life of their choice and be successful.

Why are you passionate about being on EdTrust’s Board?
Given the ongoing challenges confronting public schools, I’m honored to serve as chair for an organization that has long been at the forefront of education equity and justice. I admire EdTrust’s steadfast dedication to ensuring every student has access to the resources necessary for learning in a safe, inclusive environment, enabling them to reach their full academic potential and thrive.