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Tarlin Ray
Tarlin Ray
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Tarlin Ray

The College Board

San Diego, CA USA

"There is no try, just do."

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Tarlin's work combines: Education, Technology, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Senior Vice President, BigFuture

I lead efforts in helping students plan their next step post-high school.

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Day In The Life Of A Senior Vice President Of An Education Nonprofit

My Day to Day

As the Senior Vice President of BigFuture, part of the College Board, I oversee the development and implementation of resources like college planning tools and career quizzes. I engage with my team to strategize on how to best support students. Balancing my diverse experiences, I aim to lead with a focus on understanding the needs of students and providing them with the resources to succeed in their educational and career journeys.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Economics

    Harvard University

  • Graduate Degree

    Entrepreneurship and General Management

    Harvard Business School

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    I earned my bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard.

  • 2.

    After college, I started my career in business and operations.

  • 3.

    I worked as an operations manager for a game development studio, then launched a consulting firm.

  • 4.

    I eventually got my foot in the educational technology industry, working for Kaplan Test Prep as the executive director of marketing, sales, and operations.

  • 5.

    I continued to build my career working in various general management roles for educational companies.

  • 6.

    In 2021, I joined The College Board, where I currently work as the senior vice president of BigFuture, which focuses on helping students plan their next step post-high school.

Defining Moments

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I experienced imposter syndrome in college at Harvard because everyone was so smart and came from well-resourced backgrounds. Fortunately, I had a strong support system to help get me through.

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