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 that Orijin’s platform delivers measurable impact at scale across hundreds of facilities nationwide.
Prior to joining Orijin, Laurie served as the leader of Operations and IT for Achievement First, a charter management organization spanning 32 schools across New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, where she built robust systems to support thousands of students and educators. She also founded and led an IT support business dedicated to serving K-12 schools and small businesses, honing her ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical, mission-driven solutions. At Orijin, Laurie’s strategic vision and operational acumen are instrumental in scaling the company’s reach while maintaining the quality and accessibility of programming that empowers justice-involved individuals to build sustainable futures.
