Per Scholas Announces New President Role, Promotes Chief Revenue Officer Caitlyn Brazill 

Newly created role will propel the organization into its 30th year of training and upskilling 

BRONX, NY, April 8, 2025 – Per Scholas, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing no-cost technology training to advance economic mobility, today announced that Caitlyn Brazill has been promoted from Chief Revenue Officer to the newly established role of President, effective immediately. The move reflects Per Scholas’ commitment to accelerating its growing impact in technology workforce training across the nation.

As President, Brazill will focus on driving the execution of Per Scholas’ strategic growth plans and managing key partnerships that support learners and employers.  During her eight years at Per Scholas, Brazill has been instrumental in the organization’s success, demonstrating deep expertise in workforce development, nonprofit management, and strategic partnerships. Brazill will be a driving force in reaching the 2030 goal to train and upskill 25,000 technologists annually.

“I am honored to step into this new position as we celebrate our rich history while also turning the page to a new chapter,” Brazill said. “As technology continues to advance, Per Scholas is scaling impact and innovation to meet the growing demand for talent in the new AI-driven economy.”

As Per Scholas rapidly expands its footprint in workforce development, the organization is focused on launching and accelerating careers, powering businesses with ready-now tech talent, and sustaining an agile, future-ready organization.  This leadership will be instrumental in driving these priorities forward—ensuring Per Scholas delivers industry-leading training, career advancement opportunities, and innovative, sustainable solutions that foster economic mobility at scale.

“It took us 30 years to launch the first 30,000 careers – now we expect to launch the next 30,000 in just five,” said Plinio Ayala, Per Scholas Chief Executive Officer. “Caitlyn has been a driving force behind Per Scholas’ growth, and her innovative and visionary thinking will continue to empower the success of our organization, our partners, and our learners as we expand our impact across the nation.” 

Brazill’s promotion recognizes the leading role she’s played in Per Scholas’ transformation during her tenure, overseeing a seven-fold increase in revenue, the addition of 18 new markets, and the development of innovative solutions—such as the Zero Percent Loan initiative—to better serve learners. Brazill and Ayala will partner with Per Scholas’ experienced and dedicated leadership team to advance the organization’s bold vision of promoting economic mobility across the nation. Their goal is to help more Americans achieve the promise of the American Dream by creating more pathways to thriving-wage tech careers and fueling business growth through skilled talent and innovative workforce solutions.

To learn more about Per Scholas, visit www.perscholas.org.

About Per Scholas:

As Per Scholas celebrates 30 years of impact, we are charting an ambitious path forward—aiming to train and upskill 25,000 technologists annually by 2030, expanding access to high-growth tech careers and fostering economic mobility nationwide. Since 1995, we’ve offered no-cost tech training to more than 30,000 technologists in the most sought-after tech skills, generating over $2 billion in increased personal earnings. On average, our learners earn 3x their pre-training wage in their first role after Per Scholas. With 20+ campuses and remote programs, we partner with employers—from Fortune 500 companies to startups—to create inclusive talent pipelines in fields like Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, and Software Engineering. More than half of our learners hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. We are building a future where successful careers in tech are accessible to everyone across urban, suburban, and rural communities, empowering individuals to unlock their potential and drive transformative economic change nationwide.

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