TeachUNITED Welcomes New Board Members to Strengthen Impact as It Scales

Press Release  |  April 11, 2025

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, April 11, 2025 — TeachUNITED, a global nonprofit dedicated to improving educational outcomes in rural and underserved communities, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of three new board members. These distinguished leaders bring a wealth of expertise and a shared commitment to high-quality education.

“This is a pivotal moment for TeachUNITED as we scale our impact and reach more teachers than ever before. With the expertise and passion of our new board members, we are poised for transformative growth. Together, the TeachUNITED team, board, and partner school communities are driving measurable, lasting change for millions of learners,” said Heather Hiebsch, TeachUNITED Co-Founder and CEO.

The new board members include:

  • Sally Bloomberg, Management Consultant & Certified Coach
  • Leonora Dowley, Senior Lead, Philanthropic Coalitions, International Education Funders Group (IEFG)
  • Tony Moten, Managing Consultant, Cospero Consulting

Each new board member brings unique skills and perspectives that will help guide TeachUNITED’s strategic vision and sustainable growth.

“I am excited about joining the TeachUNITED Board because I believe that education is the force multiplier for enhancing the quality of life for individuals, communities, and economies and addressing society’s greatest challenges – in the U.S. and worldwide. TeachUNITED has developed an innovative, evidence-based curriculum that has delivered strong results for students, teachers, and administrators. I look forward to working with the TeachUNITED Board and staff to advance the organization’s mission to shape the future of education as it continues to transform education for 5 million underserved students by 2030.”
– Sally Bloomberg

“I’m honored and excited to join the board of TeachUNITED! What excites me most is TeachUNITED’s commitment to rural communities, each with its own unique identity and powerful support systems. I’m eager to help broaden the organization’s reach and ensure that teachers in these areas receive the tools they need to succeed. I truly believe that by investing in teachers, we can create a ripple effect that transforms the future for these communities.”
– Tony Moten

“As a former teacher, I know firsthand the challenges educators face in classrooms every day. Joining the board of TeachUNITED is an incredible opportunity to support teachers globally with the tools, training, and resources they need to empower their students. I’m excited to be part of an organization that is transforming education by investing in the people who make the biggest difference—teachers—and I look forward to helping expand its impact so even more educators and students can benefit.”
– Leonora Dowley

The expanded board will focus on strengthening partnerships, enhancing program impact and reach, and driving world-class implementations to equip more teachers with the tools needed to continuously improve student learning outcomes. Board Chair Terry Nealon adds, “As we prepare for the next chapter, we have expanded our board to bring in new perspectives and diverse experiences across education, philanthropy, and business so we can strengthen our ability to serve our global communities. TeachUNITED’s growth, particularly in the last three years, has been incredibly strong. This board will play an important role in helping us reach new heights in delivering meaningful change and impact.”

The three new members join existing board members:

  • Diego Adame, Senior Director, Lego Foundation
  • Chris Devling, VP of Global Sales & Strategic Development, Corwin Press (a SAGE Publishing Company)
  • Scott Dooley, Software Director, University of Colorado Learning Engineering Virtual Institute
  • Terry Nealon, Board Chair, TeachUNITED

TeachUNITED remains committed to its mission of transforming education through scalable, teacher-centered solutions in underserved communities in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. With the addition of these new board members, the organization is poised to accelerate its efforts and drive lasting change for teachers and students.

For more information about TeachUNITED and its initiatives, explore our website or contact Joanna Watkins at joanna[at]teachunited.org.