We are excited to introduce our newest board members Marc Cloutier and Stephanie Gardner, Ed.D.! Marc is a seasoned leader with three decades of experience in leadership, management, and organizational development. Throughout his distinguished career in the U.S. Army, he served in high-pressure combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in key Pentagon roles. Marc’s expertise includes curriculum development and advising senior generals to shape future Army operations. Upon retiring as a Colonel, Marc transitioned to the private sector and now serves as a Senior Business Operations Analyst at Amazon Web Services (AWS) where he drives process improvements, and helps scale?public sector operations. Marc is blending his expertise in organizational management with his passion for creating better opportunities for neurodivergent young people. He is thrilled to continue his support for neurodivergent young people by serving on our Board.? “As a parent I have spent over a decade advocating for educational opportunities and I look forward to bringing my own personal experiences to support Broad Futures and its mission to increase accessibility and skills for neurodivergent people in the workplace.” Marc has a B.A. in Justice Studies from The American University, and master’s degrees in Strategic Studies from The Army War College and Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University.? Marc resides in Falls Church, VA, with his wife and two teenage children. Dr. Stephanie Gardner, has over two decades of experience advancing postsecondary access and student success. Committed to equity and systemic change, Stephanie is passionate about BroadFutures' mission, values, and programming and sees a strong alignment with her background and expertise. Stephanie’s diverse experiences have shaped her approach to complex problem-solving with an equity and justice lens. As the inaugural Director of Strategic Partnerships at the DC College Access Program (DC CAP), Stephanie? strengthens and expands university and community partnerships. Previously, as a Partner at Sova, she managed projects in strategic planning, network management, research, implementation support, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, managing coalitions dedicated to reforming educational and career pathways. Stephanie holds a Doctorate and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy, and a B.A in Communications from the University of Washington, along with executive education certificates from Harvard University's Management Development Program and the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys traveling with her fiancé and their two children and cheering on her UW Huskies!
