About Jacob Bruno

Jacob Bruno was a vital member of the NWEA community before his passing in 2025. As Senior Vice President of Professional Learning, he helped ensure that our guidance to educators was driven by evidence-based practices, our shared passion for student growth, and a focus on practical application in classrooms and schools. As a practitioner, as a leader, and as a parent, Jacob was dedicated to making a real-world difference for children and how they learn.

Jacob understood that meaningful change starts with our ability to be real and vulnerable with one another and showed us that even in the smallest of interactions, growth came from living with an open heart. The Changemaker Speaker Series is our opportunity to honor his contributions and carry forward his commitment to students, community, and family.