Jordan Meranus is an entrepreneur and organization builder focused on social impact and public policy. In 2011 Jordan co-founded and led Ellevation, a software company focused on English language learners in US schools and the educators that serve them. Today, working in partnership with nearly 2,000 school districts across all 50 states, Ellevation serves over half of all English learners in public education. Prior to Ellevation Jordan was a partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, making grants to nonprofit organizations and equity investment in for-profit social ventures focused on driving impact in public education. Jordan is a co-founder of Jumpstart, a national nonprofit organization focused on early childhood education and ensuring low-income preschool children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.