Per Scholas Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Technology and Business Leaders Lowell Robinson and Fredric Cibelli

NEW YORK, NY — July 26, 2026 — Per Scholas has appointed Lowell Robinson and Fredric Cibelli to its Board of Directors. The additions bring decades of expertise in technology transformation, corporate governance, financial leadership, and digital innovation as the organization continues expanding access to high-quality technology training and advancing economic mobility nationwide.

Robinson is a seasoned executive and board leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning financial services, technology, media, retail, and healthcare. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at multiple public companies, while also serving on more than eight public company boards. His expertise in governance, financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational growth will support Per Scholas as it scales its impact.

Cibelli is a Principal at EY, where he leads the Enterprise Architecture and Platforms practice for Financial Services. With nearly two decades of experience, he has helped global organizations modernize technology infrastructure, accelerate cloud and AI adoption, and implement digital transformation strategies. Prior to joining EY, Cibelli served as a Captain in the United States Air Force, leading cybersecurity and information warfare organizations supporting mission-critical operations.

Per Scholas leadership emphasized that Robinson and Cibelli’s expertise will help guide the organization’s continued growth as it works toward its goal of training and upskilling 25,000 technologists annually by 2030.

Robinson shared that he was inspired by Per Scholas’ ability to connect individuals to meaningful careers in technology while helping employers meet critical talent needs. Cibelli highlighted the organization’s ability to deliver measurable economic mobility at scale and its important role in ensuring AI and digital transformation expand opportunity for more individuals.

Per Scholas is excited to welcome Lowell and Fredric as its newest board members. 

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