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In 2004, New Futures launched ReachOut, a social enterprise that engages individuals in transforming organizations, particularly schools, to effectively serve culturally diverse children and families. ReachOut uses the proven results of over a decade of New Futures’ work to share best-practices and concrete strategies in the area of cultural competence.

ReachOut Staff

Greta Bergquist, M.A.T. , Curriculum Developer
“I believe every single one of our kids deserves the opportunity to excel in their learning. I love being part of the ReachOut team, because I believe the impact one has on individual principals and teachers will ripple out to have even broader impact on the students they work with.”

Greta likes to edit things and employ creativity in curriculum planning and delivery. She’s also an aspiring research guru in the MLIS program at the University of Washington.

Heidi K. Schillinger, M.S.W., Director
“I believe every student can learn, all parents want to support their children, and culture and context matter.  I am committed to ReachOut because working with educators and impacting education systems offers the greatest potential for real social (justice) change.”

Heidi has spent the last 8 years working tirelessly towards justice with New Futures, leading the ReachOut team with flexibility and passion. She also loves gadgets of all kinds.

ReachOut Advisory Board

Bob Mellon, Freestone Capital Management
Eric Keppler, Corporate Counsel Solutions
Josh Gould, Private Consultant
Michael Cockrill, Atlas Accelerator
Sam Herring, Intrepid Learning Solutions
Venu Bhat, Federal Way Public Schools

For More Information

To find out more about how ReachOut can increase the effectiveness and positive change that your organization is dedicated to achieve, contact Heidi Schillinger at heidis@reachoutfornewfutures.org or (206) 248-9647.