Brian Neal - Board President

Brian Neal is the chief executive officer for Accelerate Great Schools, a multi-million dollar fund to increase access to high-quality schools for underserved students across Cincinnati. Prior to this role Brian worked as a program officer for the Farmer Family Foundation (FFF), a private foundation that invests in causes that promote educational opportunities for underprivileged youth, stability for the economically disadvantaged, and healthcare research.

Brian has worked across all sectors to support students and families across Ohio. Brian’s efforts have led to statewide policy changes, Ohio-specific public-private partnerships, and strong local and statewide community collaborations. 
Brian received his bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing from the University of Cincinnati. Brian is happily married with four children – three daughters and one nephew.

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