Meet The Team

MIKE MIZZONI

CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER

Mike brings a wealth of experience to his role as BoardOnTrack’s Chief Governance Officer. Prior to joining the BoardOnTrack team 5 years ago, Mike worked for the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, where he served as the Director of Trustee and Community Relations and formerly as Deputy General Counsel. Mike began his career as a Legislative Aide at the Massachusetts State House while attending law school full-time. In addition to his professional experience, Mike volunteers for a variety of organizations. He has served as the Vice-Chair of the Town of Littleton School Committee, on the Board of Directors of the Freedom Summer Collegiate, an education non-profit that he co-founded, and as an active member of the UMass Lowell Young Alumni Council.

Mike currently lives in Littleton, Massachusetts and is a proud graduate of both the University of Massachusetts Lowell and New England Law Boston. While not working, Mike enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, traveling, and spending time outside with his French Bulldog, Charlie!

Gina Fafard

Senior Governance Coach

Gina brings over 20 years of educational leadership experience to BoardOnTrack, having served students and families in both large urban and small suburban districts. Gina taps into her broad range of experience, from being a classroom teacher to Charter School CEO, to provide governance coaching that is both practical and attainable. She is a believer that the key to success in growing a healthy and vibrant school or network of schools starts with its leadership.  Gina helped pioneer the role of governance coach at BoardOnTrack and has twice been a BoardOnTrack Member – once serving as a CEO of a CT Charter School, and the second time in Florida.

Gina holds an EdS degree, a MS degree in Ed Leadership, and BA degree in Art.  When she’s not coaching school boards, she enjoys everything outdoors, including camping, fishing, kayaking, and cycling.

BRIANNA STUCZYNSKI

GOVERNANCE COACH

Brianna is a graduate of Long Island University’s Global College, a program that allowed her to study in 12 different countries. This has prepared her with the ability to excitedly connect with people from every background and quickly think on her feet, no matter what bump in the road they may come upon.

This experience has also instilled in her a passion for great education, as a human right. Before joining BoardOnTrack, Brianna worked for the New York City-based education equity nonprofit, Student Leadership Network, where she gained experience supporting and managing their Board of Directors. She also comes with experience in customer service from the Brooklyn-based jewelry company, Bird + Stone, whose mission is to partner with and give back to local nonprofits.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, she loves to hike, play with dogs, bake and travel.

NICK HENNE

MEMBERSHIP ADVISOR

Nick joins the BoardOnTrack team with a professional sales and partnership development background. From experience within the education sector, Nick discovered a passion for helping school leaders make better, more proactive, data-driven decisions. As a Membership Advisor, Nick is excited to be bringing his passion for data to transform public education to one of the vital areas – the governance of our nation’s public schools.

When not working, Nick can be found frequenting the Wrigley Field bleachers or supporting local restaurants throughout the city of Chicago.