Advisory Board
The Connect Me Advisory Board brings together distinguished leaders in education and technology who provide strategic guidance to strengthen our mission of accessible tutoring for all students. Our advisors lend their collective expertise, industry connections, and proven success to help Connect Me expand its impact post-pandemic. The Advisory Board works collaboratively with our Executive Team and Board of Directors to ensure Connect Me continues to serve students effectively, with particular focus on supporting low-income families and students with essential worker parents.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
Advisory Board
Chris DiCosmo
Chris DiCosmo serves as the co-president of U.S. News & World Report, where he is responsible for overseeing multiple business units, including Education, Money, News, and Real Estate. As co-president he manages the company’s daily operations, and develops strategic partnerships and innovative business models and products that align with the evolving mission of the organization.
With a tenure that spans nearly 20 years at U.S. News, DiCosmo has significantly contributed to the organization’s growth trajectory. Prior to assuming his current position, he was involved in the launch of several digital start-ups and led the online advertising operations division at USA
TODAY.
DiCosmo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Widener University and an MBA from American University.
Dr. Susanna Loeb
Chris DiCosmo serves as the co-president of U.S. News & World Report, where he is responsible for overseeing multiple business units, including Education, Money, News, and Real Estate. As co-president he manages the company’s daily operations, and develops strategic partnerships and innovative business models and products that align with the evolving mission of the organization.
With a tenure that spans nearly 20 years at U.S. News, DiCosmo has significantly contributed to the organization’s growth trajectory. Prior to assuming his current position, he was involved in the launch of several digital start-ups and led the online advertising operations division at USA
TODAY.
DiCosmo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Widener University and an MBA from American University.
TiaMarie Sanders
TiaMarie Sanders is a dedicated community advocate and passionate supporter of educational equity, with a focus on empowering underserved youth. As a parent in Novi for over 19 years, TiaMarie has been committed to fostering sustainable financial support for Foundational Black American children and all young people in need. Since 2014, she has worked with the City of Novi, the Novi Public Library, and directed the Novi Rotary Foundation’s FEED THE NEED program, tackling issues such as food insecurity and educational disparities. TiaMarie’s innovative approach and strong community ties make her a powerful voice for positive change, ensuring that educational opportunities are accessible and inclusive for all. She is driven by a deep commitment to “future-proofing” education and advancing the mission of Connect Me Virtual Tutoring.
Bob Sick
Bob is a Partner in American Infrastructure Partners (‘AIP’), having joined us (and its predecessor) in early 2015. For over 25 years, have served as a CEO, board member, and senior adviser to more than 35 middle market companies, leading them through management transitions, significant growth initiatives and other business transformations. In those roles, have
worked with numerous private equity sponsors across a wide range of industries. Bob leads a number of initiatives at AIP.