Leadership

Bringing together a team of experts and leaders

within PreK-12 education and technology.

7 Mindsets Leadership

7 Mindsets’ leadership team consists of passionate K-12 professionals committed to meeting the social and emotional needs of students, educators, and staff.

7 Mindsets Leadership

7 Mindsets is proud to have a leadership team committed to supporting mindsets-based empowerment for every student and educator and building positive and productive school communities. Through their accomplishments and experience, our Leadership team members ensure that our mindset-based and mental health learning solutions meet the needs of all students, educators, and staff, fostering positive, lasting change in both school and life.

Mark Belles

Scott Shickler

CEO & Co-founder

Noted as one of the world’s leading experts on student and educator empowerment, Scott Shickler is a sought-after…

Lupita Knittel

Lupita Knittel

President Emerita

Lupita Knittel has 20 plus years of pioneering leadership in the K-12 education marketplace. Prior to becoming the president…

Robin Glenn

Robin Glenn

Chief Product & Learning Officer

Robin is an accomplished therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with at-risk teens and their families. She founded BASE…

Deb DiCairano

Deb DiCairano

Chief Revenue Officer

Deb DiCairano has been an advocate of visionary and innovative education for the past 30 years, with a primary focus in…

Robin Glenn

John Fergus

Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications

With nearly two decades in education-focused marketing and communications, John Fergus…

Mahmoud Dahy

Mahmoud Dahy

Vice President, Technology – Publishing & Offshore Operations

Mahmoud Dahy is a seasoned leader in educational technology, with over a decade…

Cedric Harrison

Cedric Harrison

Vice President, Sales

Cedric Harrison is a dynamic and dedicated sales leader with over 20 years of experience providing impactful…

Sara Jones

Sara Jones

Vice President, Operations

Bringing over 15 years of experience leading operational and revenue strategies in mission-driven organizations, Sara brings…

Robin Glenn

Matt Smith

Vice President, Life Changing Experiences

Matt Smith is the Vice President of Life-Changing Experiences at 7 Mindsets, where he drives global impact through transformative…

Jeff Waller

Jeff Waller

Vice President, Mindsets Evolution – Co-founder

Jeff Waller is a passionate explorer of human happiness and potential, whose unwavering commitment to this quest spans an impressive 23 years….

Rick Blomquist

Rick Blomquist

Director of Renewal Operations

Rick Blomquist brings over 17 years of experience in the Education Technology space, with his work split nearly evenly between…

Chelsea Buchanan

Chelsea Buchanan

Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives/Sr. Director of Heart & Soul

Chelsea Buchanan is the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and the Senior Director of…

Greg Chisholm

Greg Chisholm

Senior Director of Operations

Greg Chisholm brings over 20 years of experience in the Education Technology sector. He currently serves as the…

Sarah Conway

Sarah Conway

Director of Sales Operations

Sarah Conway is the Director of Sales Development at 7 Mindsets with expertise in sales development, operations, and go-to-market execution. At 7 Mindsets…

Lynne Eddis

Lynne Eddis

Marketing Director, Communications & Content

Lynne Eddis is a purpose-driven marketing and communications leader passionate about amplifying the power of mindset-based…

Daniel Espinoza

Daniel Espinoza

Lead Engineer – Platform and Onshore Operations

Daniel Espinoza brings a wealth of experience as a software developer, entrepreneur, and robotics coach. He thrives on tackling technical…

Caroline King

Caroline King

Senior Director of Solutions Support

Caroline King is the Senior Director of Client Support with over eight years of experience in EdTech and over 20 years’ experience…

Julie Marchitto

Julie Marchitto

Marketing Director, Events & Operations

With nearly a decade of experience in education-focused marketing and operations, Julie Marchitto is passionate about…

Byron McClure

Dr. Byron McClure

Director of Innovation

Dr. Byron McClure brings over ten years of experience advancing youth social-emotional development through culturally…

Tracey Smith

Tracey Smith

Director of Customer Success/Director of Ridiculously Amazing Services

Tracey Smith is a retired principal with 20 years of leadership experience. She is dedicated to…

Aleasha Stevens

Aleasha Stevens

Director of Partner Alliances

Driven by a passion to advocate for the education needs of all learners, Aleasha Stevens draws from a combined 30 years…

Krista Stippich

Krista Stippich

Director of Product & Learning

Krista Stippich is a senior-level product leader with over seven years of experience in EdTech, specializing in K-12 education solutions. She…