New leadership to strengthen the organization’s infrastructure, support strategic growth and drive innovation
Houston, TX—June 5, 2025 – Genesys Works, a national youth career readiness program for students, welcomes Tara Spann as Chief Administrative Office (CAO) and John Lindo as Chief Information Officer (CIO), further expanding its national leadership team. These appointments reflect the organization’s continued investment in infrastructure, innovation and long-term growth.
Spann brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic leadership, organizational development, and mission-driven systems to Genesys Works. Most recently, she served as Chief People, Culture and Strategy Officer at MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, where she led national efforts to strengthen organizational effectiveness and expand the mentoring movement, building capacity to make high-quality relationships accessible to all young people. As Chief Administrative Officer, she will oversee internal systems that support Genesys Works’ people, performance and expansion.
Lindo joins Genesys Works from JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he served as Head of Engineering and Chief Business Technologist within the Commercial Bank. He brings extensive expertise in enterprise technology strategy, including generative AI, digital and data platforms, cybersecurity, and cloud adoption. Earlier in his career, Lindo led technology efforts at Schwab Charitable, the donor-advised fund arm of Charles Schwab.
“Both Tara and John bring tremendous experience and insight to our team,” said Jeffrey Artis, President and CEO of Genesys Works. “Their leadership will play a vital role in helping us build stronger systems that support our students, partners, and mission to create pathways to career success.
Genesys Works has served more than 11,000 students to date and currently partners with high schools and over 200 companies in seven cities nationwide. The nonprofit has a strong track record of helping young people access higher education and launch into meaningful, economically sustainable careers. More than 90% of program participants enroll in college, and six years after high school, alumni earn a median annual income of $60,000. They are also three times more likely than their peers to earn a bachelor’s degree. This summer, Genesys Works will launch its newest site in Jacksonville, Florida, expanding its reach and creating new opportunities for students in the region.
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About Genesys Works
Genesys Works provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities. Our program consists of 8 weeks of technical and professional skills training, paid year-long corporate internships, college and career coaching, and long-term alumni support to move individuals out of economic inequality and into professional careers. Founded in 2002, Genesys Works now serves thousands of students annually in Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington’s National Capital Region, New York City, and Tulsa. To learn more, visit genesysworks.org.
Contact: Mona L. Tolbert 832.409.8006 mtolbert@genesysworks.org
