Our Team
Our team is inspired by the works of status-quo shakers and groundbreakers who continuously prove that dedication and wisdom are keys to success. We are confident in our ability to promote these pillars of progress throughout our Legacy and hope that you will join us in this pursuit.
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Our expertise in educational systems and processes has guided our approach and our high standards. Our highest standard is achieving educational equity for every student. This begins with providing accessible and robust resources for all and breaking down financial barriers through our scholarships.
Sarah Price
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Sarah is a South Jersey native who is an avid supporter of Philadelphia sports, Korean dramas, and breaking her monthly reading records (currently 14 books). Prior to founding BBPLF, Sarah obtained degrees in Economics and Africana Studies from the University of Notre Dame and started her career at Deloitte. As a first-generation graduate, Sarah recognizes the invisible barriers some face to achieve educational opportunities and has made it her mission to provide guidance, assistance, and resources whenever possible.
Michelle Price
EVP, Advocacy & Operations
Michelle, daughter of Barbara and Bobby Price, spent the majority of her life in South Jersey. She attended Newberry College, where she studied Communications. Life brought her back to NJ, where she followed in her mother's footsteps in becoming a school bus driver for special needs children. Her 15-year career working with students with various intellectual, physical, and developmental delays, as well as their educational teams, has provided invaluable insight into the struggles students face within the education system. In 2022, Michelle and her fiancé took a leap of faith and moved to southwest Louisiana, where they now reside with their dogs, Ludo and Nala.
Suzanne Williamson
EVP, Strategic Growth
Suzanne, daughter of Barbara and Bobby Price, is based in South Florida with her husband and son. Suzanne's interests include wildlife care and exploring the ocean waters near her home, especially during blacktip shark migration. As a first-generation college graduate, she understands the challenges of navigating academia alone, inspiring her dedication to educational equity. Suzanne attended Drew University as an undergraduate and graduate student at both LSU and NYU. Over her 15-year teaching career, Suzanne has developed programs and secured funding for college-readiness programs, STEM initiatives, and immersive field experiences.
Mario Ojadi
EVP, Marketing & Brand Development
Mario is a Nigerian-born Resident Doctor who has called the US home for over a decade. Mario studied Psychology at the University of Notre Dame and medicine at Brown University. His interests include traveling and experiencing new cultures, reading fiction and creative writing, and watching films and television. Having personally faced financial barriers to pursuing education, Mario is focused on alleviating the burden of these obstacles for students seeking character and professional development opportunities.