Joseph F. Johnson, Jr., was Founding Executive Director of the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST). He is Dean Emeritus of the College of Education, and Emeritus Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University, USA. He has also served as a teacher, school and district administrator, state-level administrator, and U.S. Department of Education official.

Cynthia L. Uline was former Director of the National Center for the 21st Century Schoolhouse. She is Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University, USA. She has also served as a teacher, teacher leader, and state-level administrator.

Stanley J. Munro, Jr., is Executive Coach and Superintendent in Residence with the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) at San Diego State University. Previously, he served as a teacher, school administrator, and district administrator.

Francisco Escobedo is the Superintendent in Residence at the organization Leadership for Student Success. He also serves as a member of the California State Board of Education. Previously, he was the Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, California.