
Frances Messano
@francesmessano
CEO at NewSchools Venture Fund. Provider of dream capital. Racial Equity champion. Native New Yorker loving the Bay. Wife & “bonus” mom. Karaoke die-hard!
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05-07-2012 21:01:29
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Got an idea to advance #racialequity in #K12 education? Watch this video with NewSchools President Frances Messano and register to attend Friday's webinar to learn more about our new funding opportunity (12pm PT|3pm ET). bit.ly/3vw43ay


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We're excited to venture into #ParticipatoryGrantmaking with our new Racial Equity funding opportunity. It's about creating a bigger tent and empowering the communities we serve, NewSchools President Frances Messano tells Inside Philanthropy. bit.ly/3fiqpqA #ShiftThePower


R&D turns research into capabilities. Inclusive R&D engages multiple perspectives on equal footing from the beginning. Great piece by @profgoffney & dr. melina uncapher on how EF+Math builds on essential assets students already have to help them succeed in math. edsurge.com/news/2021-06-2…

Excited to see Stacey Childress celebrated for her contributions to educational equity! Stacey helped me begin my passion work in education and it’s been an honor to study and work with her NewSchools for more than six years. I salute you my friend and mentor!

Terrific story featuring DigitalPioneers, an NewSchools Innovative Schools venture, and the impact of the The Teaching Well, one of the supports our team recommended amid a challenging time for students and staff everywhere. Read more: bit.ly/3CVgu4h




Growing up, luck played a big role in Frances Messano's life. Now, as the president & incoming CEO of NSVF, she's working to make sure educational opportunity comes down to more than just luck.🎧Hear her story on the NEW Latina to Latina podcast ep: pod.link/latinatolatina

Participating in the Latina to Latina podcast was an incredible experience. Not only did I have a chance to connect with my friend, @AliciaMenendez on Bluesky & Threads, in a deeper way, but she provided me with a platform to tell my story. What a gift. Take a listen and let me know what you think

Hot off the presses 🔥 Diversity in Leadership Institute shares data-based recommendations for school leaders and policymakers ready to advance systemic change for diversity and equity in our education systems.


#leadership Thank you Stacey Childress for your great work--and for positioning NewSchools, with Frances Messano at the helm, to continue its crucial work to make education more equitable and place where all can flourish. newschools.org/blog/dont-give… NewSchools

We’re excited to introduce Frances Messano as the Chief Executive Officer of NewSchools Venture Fund! We’re proud and poised to move boldly into the future under her leadership. Read our official announcement here: newschools.org/blog/newschool…

It is a privilege to step into the role of CEO at NewSchools as we turn 25. We’ve accomplished a lot and will continue to identify and support education entrepreneurs who are reimagining learning. I am eager to partner with you all as we move boldly into the future, together.
