Casey Weld

Casey is a seasoned education leader with over 12 years of experience working directly with historically underrepresented students, creating programming in collaboration with districts and federal programs, and designing outcome-based initiatives for targeted populations. He has a proven track record of establishing, growing, and executing both large-scale and tailored partnerships that make a lasting impact on student success.

Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and began his career as a tutor for GEAR UP 4 LA, where his passion for college work was sparked in downtown LA schools. He later transitioned to a full-time position with GU4LA, working in various roles before becoming a site coordinator at five schools. In addition to his work with GU4LA through LAUSD, Casey is one of the founders of the GEAR UP Alumni Association, a nonprofit he started to support GEAR UP alumni beyond the life of the grant.

As Director of Partnership Development at Study Smart Tutors, Casey brings his expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making to lead initiatives that foster strong partnerships across schools and districts. He also excels in managing umbrella projects that are centrally funded and coordinated, ensuring these initiatives serve a multitude of schools and stakeholders effectively.