Jerelyn Rodriguez co-founded The Knowledge House, a Bronx-based tech-education nonprofit, in 2014. In 2016, she was honored as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Education. Previously, she coordinated STEM after-school programs at Braven and was the Bronx Field Director for Reshma Saujani's 2013 campaign for New York City Public Advocate. In 2011, Jerelyn joined Students for Education Reform (SFER) as the National Program Director, organizing and coaching college students in 35 states to advocate for education reform. Prior to SFER, Jerelyn worked in the public school system, teaching and designing programs. She is on the leadership council for South Bronx Rising Together, a founding Datanaut at NASA, a fellow at Camelback Ventures and an Aspen Institute Scholar. She is on the boards of KIPP Foundation and Creo College Prep. Jerelyn has a degree in film studies from Columbia University.