Overview
Charles Best served as Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose from January 2000 to May 2022[4], and has held a Board Member position at the organization since June 2022[3]. Best earned a Bachelor's Degree in History, American Studies, and Teacher Preparation from Yale University between 1994 and 1998[10]. Beyond DonorsChoose, Best has taken on additional board roles, including Board Member at Equal Justice Initiative beginning in June 2024[5], and previously served as Board Member at iMentor from January 2009 to June 2022[9]. Best became Chief Executive Officer of Lakeshore Learning Materials in March 2023[2] and has served as a Keynote Speaker for Gotham Artists since September 2011[6]. Best previously held advisory positions at Form Energy, Inc. from October 2021 to October 2025[7] and at Daffy from January 2022 to January 2024[8].
Career history
- Chief Executive OfficerMar 2023 to presentLakeshore Learning Materials
- Board MemberJun 2022 to presentDonorsChoose
- Founder and CEOJan 2000 to May 2022DonorsChoose
- Board MemberJun 2024 to presentEqual Justice Initiative
- Keynote SpeakerSep 2011 to presentGotham Artists
- AdvisorOct 2021 to Oct 2025Form Energy, Inc.
- AdvisorJan 2022 to Jan 2024Daffy
- Board MemberJan 2009 to Jun 2022iMentor
Education
Bachelor's Degree, History, American Studies, Teacher Preparation1994 - 1998Yale University
- St. Paul's School1990 - 1994
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