Leadership

Randy is an experienced business executive with an extensive background in education. Randy spent nearly 30 years in a leadership position at Media Source, Inc., which helped librarians acquire materials and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Under his direction, the company grew into a leading brand supporting librarians in all aspects of their jobs to ensure their patrons had the resources they need to make their lives better.

Randy graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Finance.

Raj Kaushal currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Raj served as President and Chief Operating Officer for ChanceLight Behavioral Health. Raj came to ChanceLight with over two decades of experience as a seasoned Senior Manager of Operations serving large, national post-acute care, behavioral health and home health services companies where he led the delivery of services, quality and growth.

In his most recent role, Raj served as the President of the Southeast Division of LHC Group, a National Post-acute care services company providing skilled nursing, personal care, hospice and chronic disease management services in 32 U.S. states. Raj has a track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional and dynamic operations teams focused on delivering financial results. He is highly-skilled in re-engineering, process improvement, M & A, integration and developing strategic market partnerships.  Raj holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences, and a Doctorate degree in Preventive & Community Health from the International University of Punjab. Raj has been a member of AMA (American Medical Association – HealthCare Executives Group) since 1998.

Rudy Flores has more than 30 years of experience in education, and prior to ChanceLight he served as an educator, principal and school board superintendent and a consultant and entrepreneur in the fields of education, technology, health care and commercial real estate development. Flores earned a master’s degree in International Business from San Jose International University in Costa Rica and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona. He is also a graduate of the Disney Way of Leadership and Business Excellence – Disney Institute in Orlando, Fla. Rudy previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Ombudsman Educational Services, a division of ChanceLight that provides alternative education programs to serve at-risk students. Flores provided oversight and direction resulting in significant growth for the company’s Arizona-based charter schools and its programs in partnership with Chicago Public Schools.

Emily Langfeldt leads ChanceLight’s Program and Information Technology teams. She is responsible for driving the development of systems and processes to ensure program models are designed to meet the needs of the company’s diverse student, district, client, and patient populations; establishing performance metrics to ensure accountability across the organizations; and establishing effective processes to integrate new companies into the ChanceLight family.

Emily has led major strategic initiatives resulting in increased student achievement and significant improvements in learning, outcomes and program operations. Emily leads curriculum and instruction, clinical and behavioral services, integrity assurance and data and reporting. She began her career at ChanceLight as a teacher in 1998; since then she has served as regional manager, assistant vice president of operations, vice president of program operations and vice president of program integration and accountability. She earned a bachelor’s in Psychology from Boston University and is pursuing a master’s in Educational Psychology.

Kevin has over 20 years of combined experience in Education and Healthcare.  He is responsible for leading ChanceLight’s accounting and finance department, and has overall responsibility for financial planning and reporting, capital formation, acquisitions, accounting, tax, treasury and risk management.

Kevin earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy from the University of Mississippi and is a member of the CFA Society of Nashville, the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, and the CFA Institute, a global organization of investment professionals committed to professional excellence. Kevin is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA charterholder).

Kathy brings vast expertise in multi-channel marketing with over 25 years of experience in building executable customer-focused strategies, with experience ranging from small to enterprise B2B and B2C companies across multiple verticals, to her role at ChanceLight. She was named Executive VP and Chief Marketing Officer of ChanceLight in 2020.

Kathy earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Colorado State University, and a Master of Business Administration from University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Jeremy has over 18 years of experience providing HR support and guidance. His professional background includes hospitality, retail, and medical industries through working at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Bloomin’ Brands, Target and CareCentrix. His experience includes training and development, HR compliance, executive coaching and mentoring, employee relations, talent acquisition and organizational design.

Jeremy earned his bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his master’s degree in Human Resources Management from DeVry University.

Binky began her career with Ombudsman in 2000 as a center director for Metro Charter, one of eight schools operated by the company in Arizona. She has served in several positions for Ombudsman, including regional manager of Arizona and assistant vice president of operations. In 2013, Binky was promoted to regional vice president and is responsible for providing overall leadership, quality assurance, and strategic direction for the Ombudsman Charter Schools. Binky has bachelor’s and master’s degrees of education and administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She currently holds a K-12 Arizona teaching certificate in vocational education and an Arizona Principal’s Certificate. She is president of the Arizona Alternative Education Consortium.

Mark DiConsiglio has over 10 years of experience working in exceptional student education and Mark DiConsiglio has over 15 years of experience working in exceptional student education and student services. He holds master’s (M.S.) and specialist (Ed.S.) degrees from Florida State University in School Psychology. Mark also holds Advanced Graduate Certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis (Florida Institute of Technology) and Educational Leadership (University of Central Florida) and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the American College of Education. He is a Nationally Certified and Licensed School Psychologist.

In his current role as SVP of Operations for ChanceLight Education, Mark works to ensure the successful delivery of quality educational services, customer relations, marketing/development, and accountability oversight to all schools within his assigned region. Prior to his current role, Mark served Seminole County Public Schools, Florida for 10 years in a variety of capacities including: School Psychologist on the district’s behavior support team; Elementary Coordinator of Exceptional Student Education; Supervisor of Psychological and Behavioral Services; and Director of Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Disability Services. Mark also has experience consulting with school districts nationwide on the provision of special education and related services.

Sue has been a member of the Operations team since 2000 based in the Chicago area. She has held multiple leadership roles and a wide region before taking on her current positions Senior Vice President in 2020. Sue earned her bachelors degree in education from Penn State University and her School Improvement Specialists credentials from the University of Nebraska. For a time, Sue also led the accreditation process for the Ombudsman programs.

She has specialized in opening large urban programs such as Shreveport, Savannah, Rockford and has led the Chicago programs since their opening in 2013. Sue’s current role focuses on the our alternative programs including drop out recovery, credit recovery and behavioral placements.

During her career with Chancelight Sue has led the opening of programs in the northeast, Midwest, south east and south central regions. Her current region consists of 47 sites in 8 states (GA, IL, LA, MO, MS, NH, NJ, TN) with 280 staff, serving 60+ district partners and educating more than 5000 students yearly.

Ralph began his career with ChanceLight in 2011 as VP, Customer and Community Relations, before joining the Business Development team. Ralph is a proven educational leader with stellar relationships with school district staff and board members, community advocates, local government, law enforcement and juvenile courts, and community organizations.

Ralph served for 33 years in a number of leadership positions in the Tennessee Metro Nashville Public School system, Tennessee’s second-largest school district where he was named teacher, principal and educator of the year. Additionally, Ralph was awarded the state’s highest honor when named the Tennessee Colonel Aide de Camp in recognition of his contributions to education. Ralph is a member of the Tennessee State University Education Wall of Fame and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi.

Alex Schoenfeld is a self-professed education data nerd, assessment wonk, EdTech guru and fierce advocate of equity in public education. Prior to joining ChanceLight, Alex was Director of Business Development at Pearson where he supported large urban districts with the development and deployment of large-scale assessment programs. He has experience supporting State Education Agencies, scaling startups, engaging stakeholders and selling books.

Alex holds a BA in Environmental Science from Connecticut College and a MA in Education Technology from Harvard University. 

Erika Mitchell joins ChanceLight with a wealth of experience in the Education sector. Erika’s passion for education has led to her serving two terms on the Atlanta Board of Education. She was elected to the National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education’s Steering Committee and served as Vice-Chair in 2021. In addition, Erika was also elected Secretary of the National Black Council of School Board Members, where she chairs the Policy & Resolution Committee for both Councils. Ever the advocate for youth, Erika wrote the language for the National School Board Association’s Resolutions: Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Resolution, Trauma-Informed Practices Resolution, and Restorative Justice Resolutions.

Erika holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Alabama State University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management.

Rachel Black’s 20-year career has been dedicated to serving students through a variety of educational roles and settings.  As a high school English and Language Arts teacher, middle school counselor, Success Coordinator, and principal in public schools, she became passionate for providing relationship-driven education for students most in need.

In 2016 Rachel joined ChanceLight as the Program Administrator for programs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Since then, her role within the company has evolved. As an Assistant Vice President and, most recently, as the Regional Vice President for South Central and Northeast Programs, Rachel has been responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with partnering school districts. Through collaboration, Rachel has grown existing partnerships, along with creating new opportunities. Rachel’s shift to ChanceLight’s business development team is a natural progression. Through her in-depth understanding of school’s needs, as well as ChanceLight’s programs and services, she hopes to create lasting partnerships that will benefit students, families, and their communities.Rachel holds a BA in English and Secondary Education from Augustana University, an MS in Professional School Counseling from Minnesota State University-Mankato, and an Education Specialist-Principal degree from the University of Sioux Falls.

For nearly 20 years, Matt has supported educators across multiple facets of the Education industry, including education technology and content, professional development, international education, publishing, and education finance.  Prior to joining ChanceLight, Matt oversaw a team at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, which supported alternative and special education programs with intervention curriculum and professional learning, to strengthen instruction and help students thrive.

Matt holds Bachelor’s degrees in Communication Studies and Foreign Languages from New Mexico State University, and a Master’s degree in International and Intercultural Communication from the University of Denver.  

Bill Listanski began his career with ChanceLight, Therapy and Education as a teacher at an Ombudsman center in Pennsylvania in 2006. He was promoted to center director, training specialist and operations manager, and then named a vice president of business development in 2015.

As operations manager, Bill supervised all Ombudsman programs in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and developed and nurtured strong relationships with school district partners, and led a significant expansion in Ohio. Bill graduated from the University of Scranton with a bachelor’s in secondary education social studies and political science. In 2010, he was awarded ChanceLight’s highest honor in recognition of his exemplary leadership.

Chris Manriquez is an education professional with over two decades of experience in the field. His journey spans both K-12 and higher education, leaving a significant impact across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. He has a deep understanding of teaching, learning, and the needs of students. Throughout his career Chris has remained a passionate advocate for the transformative power of education and is committed to the growth and development of students. Chris holds a BS in Business Administration from Marist College.

Taylor Cowan has worked in the education field for nearly two decades serving as an elementary school teacher, assistant principal and principal. Through his work in public schools, Taylor has become a strong advocate for equity, funding, and community support for public education. Most recently, he assisted school districts in navigating core curriculum adoptions while working for Imagine Learning. Taylor brings a passion for supporting students and families through their educational journey and believes that all students can be successful.

Taylor holds a BS in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas State University. He also holds a Principal certificate through Lamar University.

Finn began her career at ChanceLight as a teacher in 1998, advancing to site director and then regional manager for Illinois and Arizona. As Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction, she focuses on curriculum development, implementation and evaluation for all ChanceLight programs, and oversees the curriculum training function for all teachers and staff. Finn successfully developed and implemented a course structure that ensures academic standards are met in all areas, and courses are paced to ensure teachers can work with students to set goals for academic success. Finn implemented evidence based instructional strategies across the organization and continues to provide professional development for teachers in this area.

Finn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education at DePaul University and a Master of Education in Language, Literacy, and Specialized Instruction, also from DePaul University. In addition, she completed a program in Education Technology and earned a Graduate Certificate from Michigan State University

Jennifer Heim, a dynamic marketing executive and is renowned for transforming brands through innovative strategies. With a proven track record in driving enrollments and developing multi-channel marketing plans, Jennifer excels in managing multi-million-dollar revenues and budgets.  Jennifer comes with over 20 years of marketing experience and worked in the retail industry at various companies including Silver Star Brands and American Girl.  Recognized for achieving growth and building strong cross-functional teams, she is dedicated to transparent reporting and leadership. Jennifer believes in the power of marketing to make a lasting impact on student lives and achieve unparalleled business success.

Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Marketing from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.

Anthony possesses an experience of more than ten plus years of serving as a business leader.. Presently, he serves as the SVP of Information Technology & Facilities at ChanceLight and is responsible for establishing the vision, business, and team that enables ChanceLight to expand into the IT solutions and services marketplace focused on enterprise architecture applied to education and health IT. Anthony is known for intensive product development, resolving application development issues that have increased productivity through award winning designs and processes with Citrix and Microsoft.

Besides this, Mr. Stefani is an avid seeker of knowledge who shares a great passion for helping others. He seeks to motivate, encourage, and empower his team of zealous professionals in the quest of prevailing business career success.