Prosperi | Our Team – Licensed Counselors & AI Tech Experts

Steve Palm

Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

Experienced, growth-oriented executive with 20+ years in tech enabled education and business services. Leadership roles at Scholastic, Follett, Market Data Retrieval (MDR), and Tech & Learning.

Meghann Barnes,

NCC, LPC

Chief Counselor, Co-Founder

Experienced Professional School Counselor and Instructional Leader, 17 years in Chicago, Tampa, and New Jersey. National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with specialization in SEL and College and Career Counseling.

Dr. Tim Purnell

Director of Education, Co-Founder

Executive Director/CEO of New Jersey School Boards Association, Executive Committee of National Assn of School Superintendents, Superintendent of Schools, Somerville NJ, University professor. Named 2015 NJ Superintendent of the Year and 2016 National Superintendent of the Year.

George Carmel

Chief Administrative Officer, Co-Founder

37-year ed industry veteran and President of successful retail school supply company, FlagHouse (sold to School Specialty in 2023). Pioneered special needs and sensory products. Former practicing attorney.

Mark Brenner

Chairperson, Co-Founder

Co-founder of 6 companies, 2 of which have multi billion-dollar valuations, solving market challenges using AI, software and services.

Olek Sheskatov

Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder

Founder of a world-class engineering co. over the past 25 years; specialized in software and AI product development. Has mentored 50 emerging companies through his venture studio.

Kathy Chichester

School Outreach Liaison

20+ year managing field sales and school partnerships at School Specialty and FlagHouse.