Our Roots
Jody
Chief Executive
Jody Oliver is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in education, grant writing, and business consulting. As the founder of Expanding Education, Inc., Jody has secured over $8 million in grant funding in just the past eight years, providing invaluable support to schools, non-profits, and small businesses. With a Master of Arts in Educational Technology and a Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University, Jody brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project.
When not working, Jody enjoys staying ahead of educational trends, engaging in community projects, and spending quality time with friends and family, including four grandsons!
Chad
Senior Operations Manager
Chad is passionate about sustainable growth and improvement. With over 20 years of experience in education, grant implementation, and community development, he has worked with diverse populations of people to establish innovative partnerships. Chad’s work includes developing a network of literacy, agriculture, and health programs with remote Indigenous communities; leadership coaching, digital innovation, and equity training. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, has completed education coursework at Azusa Pacific University, and studied organizational leadership at California State University, Fullerton.
Chad is a Texas Barbecue enthusiast, loves music, and reads lots of books! He adores his two sons and loves exploring the world with them.
Special shout out to Tim Carey of Tim Carey Studio for the customized caricatures.
Certified Excellence
Skills and Credentials from Expanding Education Inc.
On behalf of Expanding Education Inc., we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the amazing community of family, friends, and colleagues that are a continuous network of support. You are an essential part of living out our purpose.
Susan, your beautiful artwork and logo brings our space to life. To those in our focus group, your feedback is invaluable in creating something useful for our clients. Squarespace forum community, your creativity and generosity are a beacon of light for our design.