Michelle Culver

Michelle Culver is the Founder of the Rithm Project, which rebuilds and evolves human connection for young people in the age of AI. She has led at the forefront of human flourishing for over two decades, working at the intersection of equity and innovation. Beginning her career as a 5th-grade teacher in Compton, she played a pivotal role in building Teach For America's first national program, increasing educator efficacy and diversity as the teaching corps grew 10-fold. As EVP of Regional Operations, she oversaw 14 executive directors, 300 staff members and a $68 million budget, impacting over 200,000 students. Her work with the fastest improving school districts in the nation fueled her belief in fundamentally redesigning American public education, leading her to create the Reinvention Lab, TFA’s R&D engine. Michelle serves on the boards of RISE Colorado and the Reinvention Lab and advises Playlab AI, aiEDU, and the Circle India. Married to a Salesforce futurist, they envision possible futures in which their two daughters and all young people across the country can thrive in and actively shape. She is a proud Pahara Fellow with the Aspen Institute.