SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Parent-driven PBCan educational technology company delivering research-based digital family engagement programs Ready4K, today announced the appointment of Luis Duarte as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. A director of ParentPowered's board of directors since 2020, Duarte's appointment as president recognizes his business and impact investing experience, his significant contributions to the company, and his commitment to ParentPowered's continued growth.
“I feel very privileged to take on this role at such an exciting time for the Company. ParentPowered uniquely addresses the needs of PK-12 school districts and supports parents and caregivers at a time when deeper family engagement is having an indelible impact on improving educational outcomes. ParentPowered is innovating the family engagement experience in a thoughtful, evidence-based way that will benefit all ParentPowered stakeholders for years to come,” Duarte said.
Duarte, who grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico, has oriented his life's work toward social impact. He is a serial entrepreneur, has been a long-time impact investor, and is currently a partner at Imaginable Futures, a philanthropic investment firm. Previously, Duarte served as Director of Philanthropy at ZOMALAB and Director of Investments at Gary Community Ventures (GCV), where he led the innovation and impact investment areas. Together, Duarte's current and past experiences will play a crucial role in elevating ParentPowered's voice in education.
Deepening parent and caregiver engagement is a strategic priority for school districts. Numerous research studies highlight the impact that family involvement has on improving outcomes for children. According to a American Psychological Association Review From 448 independent studies on family involvement, students show higher academic achievement, school engagement, and motivation when parents are more deeply involved in their children's education.
“This is a significant moment in our Company's history and the next phase of our growth. Luis’ long track record in impact investing and his experience make him uniquely suited for this role,” said Terri Soutor, CEO of ParentPowered. “Never before has family engagement been so inextricably linked to advancing district goals and demonstrating a significant, positive impact on outcomes for children. We are uniquely positioned to serve the needs of the district and families, and I look forward to working closely with Luis to advance our mission of creating easy-to-use tools for great parenting that improve the lives of all children.”
To learn more about ParentPowered, creator of Ready4K, visit https://www.parentpowered.com.
About Parent-Powered PBC
ParentPowered PBC is the leading provider of digital family engagement for schools, districts, Head Starts, community organizations, and government agencies serving families from birth to 12th grade. ParentPowered makes family engagement easy for everyone, with evidence-based programs that reach parents and caregivers wherever they are with the right ways to support their children's learning and development. The ParentPowered approach fosters positive relationships between caregivers, children, and schools to improve student outcomes. Founded in 2016, the company has partnered with more than one thousand educational institutions to serve more than one million families in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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