Board of Advisors
Dr. Barney Singer
A social change leader with more than 35 years of multi-disciplinary experience in the public and private sectors, Barney Singer is the Director of Leadership and Capacity Development Programs for FHI 360, an international nonprofit organization working on research and learning, social development and behavior change programs in the U.S. and developing countries.
Partners & Experts
Rip magazine relies on the expertise of an advisory board composed of educators as well as
industry and subject matter experts in many fields and disciplines. We aspire to produce high-quality and factual content for our readers. We are excited to present our Rip partners and experts who contribute to the richness and depth of our editorial lineup and content.
Craig Gazimbi
Visionary leader in the tech industry. With a background in instrumentation, control technology, learning solutions, and a passion for self-taught development, Craig brings a unique blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial drive to the table. As the lead developer on the SearchProsAfrica platform and Rip magazine (www.Ripmag.us), he is dedicated to empowering young people to upskill their skills in the technology industry by creating unique learning platforms.
Joy Jones
Joy Jones is a trainer and author of several books for adults and youth including FEARLESS PUBLIC SPEAKING, chosen as one of the must-read books for middle school, and JAYLA JUMPS IN, which received a starred review on Booklist.
Fearless Public Speaking
Edu-Futuro
1. What we believe
At Edu-Futuro, we believe that every young person deserves to thrive. Without the financial means for early childhood education, afterschool enrichment, private tutors, and college prep services, our region’s first-generation students struggle to compete with their more affluent peers.
2. What we aim to solve
Throughout Northern Virginia, the struggle to improve educational attainment is one of the most serious challenges facing immigrant youth and their families. In 2019, the dropout rate for ELL students was 18% at APS, 30.5% at FCPS, and 19.8% at ACPS —significantly higher, in all cases, than the school districts’ overall dropout rates of 5.6%, 7.4%, and 7.7%, respectively. This is where Edu-Futuro steps in.