Our Story
Founded in 2018 by former photojournalist Jarret Schecter, TEEEM was born out of his firsthand experiences documenting poverty, inequality, and other global challenges.
Witnessing these issues up close inspired him to create a way for students to engage meaningfully with the world beyond their classrooms.
“As the world becomes smaller, it becomes increasingly more vulnerable. And while 30% of the population is youth, 100% are the future. It only makes sense to give today’s students — tomorrow’s global decision-makers — an opportunity to help manage resources with an unprecedented return on social investment.”
Jarret Schecter
OUR Mission
To empower students with the skills, mindset, and real-world experiences to lead with empathy and think like entrepreneurs to drive positive change.
By investing in students who invest in communities around the globe, we are preparing the next generation of changemakers to create lasting impact in an increasingly interconnected world.
Our Vision
We envision a future where the youth connect the feeling of empathy, with the thought of equality, and the act of social entrepreneurship to create
a better, kinder world.
OUR IMPACT
Our TEEEM Sites
The TEEEM Team
Who We Are
Founder + President
Executive Vice President
Michelle Della Fortuna
VP of finance & strategy
Lauren Maitland
vp of Strategic Partnerships & DevelopmenT
Ali Kuemmer
director of School programs
Ted Opderbeck
Director of social impact
Heather M. Ferris
director of operations
Jessica Leibe
marketing manager
Dariela Suazo
executive assistant
Tom DeMaio
special projects manager
Mara Begley
pr manager
Board of Directors
Jarret Schecter – Chairman
Larry Leaf – Treasurer
Grace Bertone – Director
Dr. Tom Gorman – Advisor
Educator Advisory Board
Tom DeMaio
Dr. Tom Gorman
Joe Occhino
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Let’s make meaningful change together.
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