Meet Our Board Members
Who We Are
Christopher Graham
Chris Graham serves as the Chairman and President of the Imagine Learning Foundation. At Imagine Learning, Chris is Senior Vice President and General Counsel, where he directs the Company’s Legal and Compliance functions. Chris has also represented United States veterans on a pro bono basis in housing, matrimonial and other matters through a relationship that he established between the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center and his prior law firm. He is honored to lead the Imagine Learning Foundation’s efforts focusing on the well-being of learners to help achieve successful outcomes.
Dana Pawinski
Dana Pawinski serves as Vice Chairman of the Imagine Learning Foundation board. At Imagine Learning, Dana is the Senior Grants & Funding Initiatives Director. She works to support districts by helping schools navigate federal funding and private sector grants. Dana’s strong strategic leadership is demonstrated throughout her career in nonprofits, sales, and educational technology.
Jai Abrams
Jai Abrams serves as a member of the Imagine Learning Foundation board. At Imagine Learning, Jai is the Executive Director of National Partnerships. In this role, she provides strategic leadership and direction for the development of nationwide partnerships to advance the organization’s mission of Empower Potential. Jai focuses on creating alliances with industry leaders, educational organizations, and other stakeholders to foster growth and educational impact for students. As a member of the board, Jai is committed to enhancing the well-being of students and empowering initiatives that prioritize student wellness.
Gabby Master
Gabby Master serves as the Program Coordinator of the Imagine Learning Foundation. At Imagine Learning, Gabby is the Contracts Management Specialist, managing the review, negotiation, execution, and risk mitigation of vendor contracts within the Imagine Learning organization. Gabby is deeply committed to making the world a better place and makes friends everywhere she goes. As the Imagine Learning Foundation Program Coordinator, Gabby supports the entire Foundation Board and its growing roster of partners and grantees.
Joween Lin
Joween Lin serves as Treasurer of the Imagine Learning Foundation. At Imagine Learning, Joween is the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, where she works closely with senior leaders across the company on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to help guide thoughtful, transparent decisions. She’s proud to bring that same care to the Foundation — because behind every number is a chance to do more for a student. As Treasurer, Joween is committed to being a careful steward of the Foundation’s resources, so that every dollar goes as far as it can in supporting the well-being of learners, their families, and the educators who champion them.
Adrienne Rytting
Adrienne Rytting serves as the VP of Operations of the Imagine Learning Foundation. At Imagine Learning, Adrienne is the Senior Compliance and Legal Operations Manager. She works to promote compliance across departments, and is deeply involved in intellectual property, student privacy, legal team operations, and international expansion considerations. Adrienne’s efficiency and dedication to excellence is demonstrated through her involvement in several projects across the enterprise.
David Svedlow
David Svedlow serves as a board member and on the Signature Grants Committee for the Imagine Learning Foundation. At Imagine Learning, David is a Regional Executive Director of Sales, leading strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth, software integration, and customer success. With a strong background in educational technology, sales, and team leadership, he is passionate about mentoring high-performing teams and fostering impactful customer relationships that lead to transformative outcomes in the education sector. David is committed to helping the Imagine Learning Foundation support the well-being of youth, their families, and educators.
Rose Tran
Rose Tran serves as a member of the Imagine Learning Foundation board. At Imagine Learning, Rose is an Instructional Design Manager in Product Design. She works to deliver personalized learning for students in grades PreK-12 through the design and creation of supplemental and intervention solutions. Rose’s strong interest in mathematics and literacy intervention is demonstrated in her continued focus on building targeted learning experiences, so students can master skills across subject areas and achieve success, no matter where they are on their learning journey.
Paul Velázquez
Paul Velázquez serves as a member of the Imagine Learning Foundation board. At Imagine Learning, Paul is the English Language Arts/Spanish Language Arts Manager in the Learning Architecture department. He leads content development teams in the creation and production of award-winning supplemental products such as Imagine Language & Literacy, Imagine Español, and Imagine EdgeEX. Paul’s strong ties and commitment to bilingual and dual language education are reflected in his continued focus on creating authentic and culturally responsive content.