“Transforming education isn’t ExcelinEd’s vision alone. Millions of parents, teachers and policymakers know we can do better—and for the sake of our kids, we must. It’s a call to action that holds the promise of more productive lives, better communities and a stronger nation.”

Gov. Jeb Bush, Founder and Chairman of ExcelinEd

A British policymaker and longtime education leader, Gibb served as Minister of State at the United Kingdom’s Department for Education for more than a decade under four Prime Ministers. Previously he held the positions of Minister for School Standards and Minister for Schools, focusing on improving student achievement and the country’s accountability system. The Rt. Hon. Nick Gibb is a former Member of Parliament (MP), serving in the House of Commons from 1997 to 2024.

Dan Heath is a New York Times bestselling coauthor who has written four acclaimed business books with his brother, Chip: Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive and The Power of Moments. The Heath Brothers’ books have sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and been translated into 35 languages. Dan‘s newest book, Upstream, was an instant bestseller and landed on “best books” lists from Apple, Amazon, Financial Times and others. Dan is a senior fellow at Duke University’s CASE center, which supports entrepreneurs fighting for social good.

Johann Hari is an acclaimed author, journalist and thinker known for his work on attention, mental health and social issues. He has written three New York Times bestselling books, including Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention, which explores the reasons behind our declining ability to focus and its impact on society. In addition to his writing, Hari has produced an Oscar-nominated movie and a TV series. Born in Scotland and raised in London, Johann studied Social and Political Science at King’s College, Cambridge. He splits his time between London and traveling the world to conduct research for his books.

Inaugurated in 2023, Gov. Sanders is the 47th Governor of Arkansas, the first woman to serve as governor of the state and currently the youngest governor in the country. Since taking office, Gov. Sanders has enacted transformational reforms that include Arkansas LEARNS, a sweeping overhaul of Arkansas’ education system. Gov. Sanders previously served as White House Press Secretary and in leadership roles for U.S. senators, governors and presidential campaigns. She also served in the U.S. Department of Education during President George W. Bush’s administration. Gov. Sanders is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Speaking for Myself.