Our Roots
Jody
Chief Executive
Jody is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in education, grant writing, and business consulting. As the founder of Expanding Education, Inc., Jody has secured over $25 million in grant funding in just the past eight years, providing invaluable support to organizations, non-profits, and small businesses. With a Master of Arts and Bachelor’s in business from Azusa Pacific University, Jody brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project.
When not working, Jody enjoys staying ahead of business trends, engaging in community networks, and spending quality time with friends and family, including four grandsons!
Chad
Senior Operations Manager
Chad is passionate about sustainable growth and improvement. With over 20 years of experience in education, grant implementation, and community development, he has worked with diverse populations of people to establish innovative partnerships. Chad’s work includes developing a network of literacy, agriculture, and health programs with remote Indigenous communities; leadership coaching, digital innovation, and equity training. He holds a degree from the University of Minnesota, has completed education coursework at Azusa Pacific University, and studied organizational leadership at California State University.
Chad is a Texas Barbecue enthusiast, loves music, and reading! He adores his two sons and loves exploring the world with them.
Special shout out to Tim Carey, Tim Carey Studio for our customized caricatures.
Our Associates
Data Scientist: In collaboration with EE Inc., our data scientist uses statistics, Python, and Jupyter Notebook to determine data-driven strategies.
Customer Success Manager: She resolves registration issues, challenges related to forms, documents, and website navigation to ensure a smooth experience for all users.
Web, Graphic, and Document Specialist: Our team can assist in creating visually appealing grant and presentation documents. We also offer proofreading and text editing services.
Certified Excellence
Skills and Credentials from Expanding Education Inc.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
— Psalm 1:1–3, ESV
Psalm 1:1-3
“Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”
On behalf of Expanding Education Inc., we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the amazing community of family, friends, and colleagues that are a continuous network of support. You are an essential part of living out our purpose.
Susan, your beautiful artwork and logo brings our space to life. To those in our focus group, your feedback is invaluable in creating something useful for our clients. Squarespace forum community, your creativity and generosity are a beacon of light for our design.