Daniel Gray is the Deputy Chief for College and Career at Uplift Education, a network of 45 high-achieving, tuition-free public charter schools in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex. Daniel oversees the Road to College and Career Program and oversees the highly impactful CTE programs that Uplift continues to strengthen.

In Daniel’s role, he oversees the overall College and Career strategy for Uplift. In this role, he has driven Uplift to a 100% college acceptance, a 6-year college graduation rate of more than 50%, and one of the highest median incomes for alumni in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. These accomplishments have been earned through strong strategy, high-quality implementation, and laser focus on ensuring all students have access to the highest quality education. Daniel joined Uplift in 2017 as a member of the Broad Residency.

Originally from Long Beach, California, Daniel has grown up understanding the value of a college degree and has dedicated his life to ensuring that more students understand the positive impact that a college degree can have on their lives. Daniel is a believer in the value of opportunity and sees his role as a pathway to ensure that all students have access to increased options no matter their path in life.

Prior to Uplift, Daniel worked at the University of Houston, most recently as the Director of College and National Networks, focused on strategic alumni engagement in Houston and throughout the country. Daniel received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine, and holds a master’s in education from both the University of Houston and the Broad Center for the Management of School Systems (now based at Yale University). Daniel lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Laura, and two children, Sofia, 9, and Jackson, 3.