Lead U is a team of former educators, creatives, and ‘experience designers’ who believe the most important lessons we learn aren’t academic - they’re human.
JD Wilson
Founder, CXO (Chief Experience Officer)
JD Wilson founded Lead U in 2016 after serving in the Military and teaching elementary school for 4 years.
Kelly Coulson-Perrini
Co-Founder, CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Kelly Coulson-Perrini is a former teacher who left the classroom to build Lead U with JD when the idea was initially conceived.
Connor Effenberger
CPC (Chief of Production & Creativity)
Connor Effenberger is a former teacher who brings his specialties in production and creative student engagement to Lead U.
Justin Rubin
CGO (Chief Growth Officer)
Justin Rubin is a growth strategist and entrepreneur who is passionate about expanding Lead U's impact and mission.