Where are they now

Derek and Kimberly Negron, dedicated educators from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), are bringing their passion to The Light Preparatory Academy in Miami Gardens, FL. With experience in Florida’s largest—and the nation’s fourth-largest—school district, their background in public education richly informs their approach. Derek’s turnaround strategies, honed within M-DCPS, now drive the school’s data-informed focus […]

A fascination with the intersection of business, technology, and aviation spurred Sasha Lightbourne’s pioneering work in AI-driven intelligent systems. “I’ve always seen aviation as a frontier industry—one where systems thinking and innovation can save lives, optimize businesses, and shape the future of global mobility,” she says. Her commitment to creating tangible impact—starting with her work