UnboundEd Welcomes Dr. Linda Chen as President

Veteran Education Leader Brings Expertise in Instructional Excellence and Student Success to National Nonprofit

UnboundEd, a national nonprofit committed to the success of every single student through grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful — GLEAM^® — instruction, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda Chen as President, effective immediately.

Dr. Chen brings to UnboundEd a remarkable depth of experience in education leadership, entrepreneurial impact, and a steadfast commitment to instructional excellence for all students. She will be instrumental in guiding UnboundEd’s strategic growth, expanding reach, and strengthening the organization’s commitment to transformative, high-quality education.

As Linda assumes day-to-day responsibilities as President of UnboundEd, Lacey Robinson will continue as the  CEO of UnboundEd and CORE Learning, overseeing the enterprise-wide vision, innovation, and organizational development.

Dr. Chen joins UnboundEd from Boston Public Schools (BPS), where she served as Senior Deputy Superintendent of Academics, leading the district’s academic strategy for nearly 50,000 students across 119 schools. 

“In my role as president, I see a unique opportunity to scale UnboundEd’s transformative impact by establishing our organization as the nation’s premier partner for educational success in every classroom,” said Dr. Chen. 

“I have long admired UnboundEd, an organization with a well-deserved reputation for rolling up its sleeves and standing side by side with teachers, principals, and district leaders to do the real work of ensuring that all of our students flourish.”

Before Boston Public Schools, she served as the Chief Academic Officer for the New York City Department of Education, Vice President for Engagement and Implementation at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, and in senior academic leadership positions at leading districts across the country.

“We are thrilled to welcome Linda to UnboundEd. Her proven track record of transformational leadership, coupled with her deep expertise in instructional excellence and student-centered education, will propel UnboundEd forward in our mission to empower educators to do the hard work of teaching and learning, ensuring every student has access to high-quality, grade-level learning experiences,” said Lacey Robinson, CEO of UnboundEd.

Dr. Chen began her career as a teacher in Seattle Public Schools and is a proud graduate of the University of Washington and Columbia University, Teachers College.

“I am honored and excited to join UnboundEd at this pivotal moment,” said Dr. Chen. “I look forward to collaborating with educators nationwide to deepen our impact, promote instructional excellence, and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.”

About UnboundEd
UnboundEd empowers educators to meet the needs of every single student through grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful — GLEAM^® — instruction. We work side-by-side with teachers, coaches, principals, and district leaders to ensure the success of your instructional vision for exceptional education and improved outcomes. By cultivating the mindsets, knowledge, and skills at the heart of truly transformative teaching and learning, we can break the predictability of historic achievement patterns so all kids thrive.

Media Contact
Clay Willis
Vice President, Marketing & Communications, UnboundEd
Clay.Willis@unbounded.org