Our Team | The AIR Opportunity Fund
The AIR Opportunity Fund is powered by a dedicated team of professionals with expertise in education, public safety, health, workforce development, communications, and grantmaking. Working alongside the AIR Board of Directors, AIR Scholars, and Pipeline Partnership Program Fellows, our team collaborates to expand opportunities, support research-driven solutions, and strengthen communities.
Leadership

Rashawn Ray
Executive Director
AIR Opportunity Fund
AIR Vice President

Terris Ross
Managing Director
AIR Opportunity Fund
Program Leads

Ellie Klein
Program Director
Education

Kwelin Pipkin
Senior Program Manager
Workforce Development, Community Health and Well-being

Communications & Partnerships

Jessica Harris
Director of Communications

Arayle Freels
Senior Program Manager
Communications & Engagement

Lisa Habersack
Senior Manager
Strategic Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility
Operations

Karina J. Jenkins
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

Kellē Jones
Grants Administrator

Darlene Middleton
Finance Manager
Corporate Finance Office