7 Mindsets Board
Bringing together a team of experts and leaders
within PreK-12 education and technology
Board Members
7 Mindsets is proud to have a dedicated Board committed to supporting student and teacher well-being and building positive and productive school communities. Through their accomplishments and experience, our Board members collaborate with our team to ensure that our well-being, mental health, and assessment solutions meet the needs of students, educators, and staff to create positive, lasting change in school and life.
Ron Chase
Former CEO, Frog Street
Ron Chase is the former owner and CEO of Frog Street, a leading early childhood publishing company focused on curriculum…
Lupita Knittel
President, 7 Mindsets
Lupita Knittel has 20 plus years of pioneering leadership in the K-12 education marketplace. Prior to becoming the President of…
Andrea Mainelli
Senior Advisor, Tyton Partners
Andrea Mainelli is a Senior Advisor at Tyton Partners, where she has focused on the K-12 and lifelong learning sectors, as…
Tom Mckelvey
Co-Founder and Managing Partner,
Gauge Capital
Tom McKelvey co-founded Gauge Capital and leads the firm’s business services and…
Scott Shickler
Founder & Advisor, 7 Mindsets
Noted as one of the world’s leading experts on student and educator empowerment, Scott Shickler is a sought-after…
Sam Smith
Senior Vice President
Gauge Capital
Sam Smith is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities…