TEAM
The Arbol Advisors team brings together careers spent inside schools, around board tables, and alongside founders working to reimagine learning. We have led and supported superintendent searches, district leadership initiatives, and large-scale change efforts in K–12 and higher education—giving us a clear view of what actually sticks in classrooms and campuses over time.
Our team also draws on hands-on experience building and advising education and technology companies, from early product ideas through growth and scale. We understand how hard it is to earn trust with educators, navigate complex buying processes, and deliver real value for students and families—not just slide-deck promises.
Together, we use this blend of system insight and entrepreneurial experience to help mission-driven teams build stronger organizations and smarter solutions. For the partners and companies we work with, Arbol Advisors is more than a name on a cap table—we are long-term collaborators invested in meaningful, lasting impact in education.

Chris Henderson
Co-Founder & Managing Partner,
Capital & External Network

Arthur Chen
Principal

Marcus Sterling
Head of Platforms

Jose Alfaro
Co-Founder & Managing Partner,
Strategy & Internal Governance

Elizabeth Reed
Senior Advisor
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Elena Rossi
Head of Talent & Communications