Shayne Evans

Shayne Evans is the Founder and President of the Academy Group. Previously Evans served as the Chief Executive Officer of the University of Chicago Charter School and managing director of the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute. At UEI, Evans also co-founded The Success Project, a curriculum focused on preparing students for college access and

Dr. Gregory Jones

Gregory Jones is the Chief Executive Officer, Academy Chicago, at the Academy Group. For the past 4 years he has led the Academy Chicago team in the consistent provision of dynamic and impactful student programming. Through his leadership, expertise, and example, Gregory has developed a strong team of professionals and a program that consistently cultivates

LaTonia Arnold

LaTonia Arnold is the Chief of Organizational Effectiveness and Culture at the Academy Group. For the past three years, she has provided comprehensive expertise across all HR disciplines to ensure compliance with all internal and external policies, procedures and best practices in order to strategically support business goals.  She has the opportunity to improve the