Jesse Sleamaker

Founder, School for Change

San Francisco

Jesse Sleamaker is the founder of School for Change. He loves building experiences that empower changemakers. Before becoming a founder, Jesse directed education initiatives at Impact Hub Bay Area, a community of entrepreneurs, activists, and artists. He is involved in leading initiatives for self-directed learning through the Bay Area Open Masters’ program. His experience includes student advocacy, fisheries conservation at the Pew Charitable Trusts, and sustainability strategy for the National Park Service. Jesse has a B.A. from Northwestern University and a Masters in Environment and International Development from Cambridge University. Jesse plays outside as much as he can, and is hell-bent on learning to play traditional fiddle music.