Jimmy Zuniga’s passion for transformational learning experiences began as a student in the second graduating class at Summit Prep, where he developed a deep commitment to equity and innovation in education.

As a portfolio director at Transcend Education, Jimmy co-leads the Network Team’s strategy to expand access to community-driven school design by creating the conditions and coalitions necessary for schools to reimagine what is possible for students. To power this work, Jimmy focuses on equipping teams to achieve ambitious goals, fostering collaboration that drives innovation, and leveraging data to align priorities and measure progress. These efforts have strengthened Transcend’s ability to support communities around the country in creating extraordinary learning environments for every student.

Previously, at Panorama Education, Jimmy partnered with school and district leaders nationwide, coaching them to use whole-child data to drive meaningful school improvement. Earlier in his career, he spent eight years at Summit Public Schools, teaching high school English and later serving as executive director of Summit Everest. In that role, he led the school through critical transitions, including the rapid shift to virtual learning during the pandemic.

Jimmy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Educational Studies from Tufts University, where he focused on systemic inequities in education. He also holds a Master of Arts in Education from Stanford University, where he studied approaches like Complex Instruction to design inclusive, high-performing classrooms.