Harris Ferrell
As CEO of Orijin, Harris oversees all aspects of the company’s operations. His expertise, leadership, and vision have made him a respected figure in the education industry, and he continues to drive forward his mission of using EdTech to make a difference in the lives of justice-impacted individuals. Harris has a deep understanding of the […]
Arti Finn
A passionate advocate for social justice and education, Arti Finn co-founded Orijin in 2013 with the ambitious goal of creating pathways to living-wage employment for individuals affected by the justice system. Under her visionary leadership, Orijin has revolutionized the edtech landscape within the correctional environment, providing high-quality programming at no cost to justice-impacted individuals or […]
Segun Olowofela
Segun has over 20 years of finance and management experience at both large and start-up companies. He started his career at General Electric where he graduated from the Financial Management Program. Since then, Segun has held roles within the internal audit functions at Estee Lauder, NBCUniversal, and Pearson where he gained exposure to the education, […]
Laurie Bussmann
A proven leader in leveraging technology to advance educational equity, Laurie Bussmann brings over two decades of operational and strategic expertise to her role as Chief of Staff at Orijin. With a deep commitment to ensuring justice-impacted individuals have access to transformative educational opportunities, Laurie oversees the company’s strategic partnerships, technology infrastructure, and data initiatives—ensuring […]
Erica Hulings
As Vice President of Operations, Erica brings over two decades of expertise in technology and operational leadership to drive innovation, efficiency, and results. Erica oversees the Support, Project Management, and Asset Management teams, fostering collaboration and delivering impactful solutions that enhance organizational performance and customer satisfaction. Prior to joining Orijin, Erica built a distinguished career […]
Alan Santiago
Alan is an experienced product leader with over 20 years of experience in the edtech industry. He has a proven history of developing and delivering innovative products that meet the needs of adult learners. As Chief Product Officer at Orijin, Alan is responsible for establishing the product vision and roadmap, as well as overseeing the […]
Romicha Cooper
Romicha Cooper is the Human Resource Director for Orijin. She is a seasoned Human Resources Professional in both public and private sectors for nearly 20 years. Her approach to talent management is to lead with trust and transparency. Cooper also authors and publishes various coloring and children’s books. At the root of everything that Cooper […]
