About Us
Our mission-driven team brings 100+ years of combined experience in education, along with a deep passion for helping schools and students thrive.
About EMAN
Education Management & Networks (“EMAN”) is an award-winning school management organization that partners closely with charter school boards to help build strong schools and create greater opportunity for students. We were founded in 2003 with one school, a few hundred students, and a clear sense of purpose: to serve children and families in underserved communities, including many from low-income backgrounds, and help open doors to a brighter future.
Today, that same purpose continues to guide us. What began in a single building has grown into long-standing partnerships with multiple schools, a team more than 200 strong, and more than 10,000 students who have come through our classrooms. Many have gone on to college, and some have returned to give back to the same communities that helped shape them.
Our Mission
Our mission is to partner with school boards and school leaders to build strong, sustainable schools where students come first in every decision. Through academic, operational, and organizational support, we help create the conditions for high-quality learning, meaningful growth, and long-term student success. We do this with care, accountability, and a commitment to the families and communities we serve, because every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a brighter future.
Our Leadership Team
With 100+ years of combined experience, our team understands what strong schools require, both in the classroom and behind the scenes. We bring steady leadership, practical expertise, and a real commitment to the students, families, and communities our schools serve.
Ahmed Saber - Founder
Mr. Saber has led EMAN for more than 20 years, bringing extensive experience in driving school improvement and expanding educational access. Under his leadership, the organization has successfully transformed underperforming schools across Southeast Michigan into top-ranked, award-winning institutions. An accomplished engineer-turned-educator, Mr. Saber is passionate about supporting diverse communities and creating high-quality educational options for at-risk and immigrant students. He holds an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Oakland University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Ain-Shams University.
Darian Amirsaleh - Strategic Partner
Mr. Amirsaleh brings over a decade of operational, legal, and management experience to EMAN. Prior to joining the organization, he oversaw large-scale real estate operations with a focus on facilities performance and long-term planning. He applies this experience to supporting school environments that are safe, efficient, and well-maintained. A licensed attorney with a strong foundation in governance and compliance, he credits education as a key driver of his success. As a first-generation immigrant, he is passionate about expanding access to quality school options for at-risk communities. He holds a Juris Doctor from NYU School of Law and a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown University.
Alejandro Alvarez - Strategic Partner
Mr. Alvarez brings 15 years of strategy, growth, and operations experience to EMAN. Prior to joining EMAN, he held leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, where he helped businesses scale, enter new markets, and improve operations. He now brings that experience to EMAN’s growth and long-term development. As an immigrant who went through an ELL program himself, he believes deeply in the power of education to open doors and improve lives. He is passionate about education and has volunteered his time teaching finance courses and bootcamps to more than 1,000 college students. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida.
Juan Jaramillo - Strategic Partner
Mr. Jaramillo brings over a decade of strategy, finance, and accounting experience to EMAN. Prior to joining the organization, he held roles at Goldman Sachs and Deloitte advising technology and education companies, and served as an operator building the infrastructure that helped a technology business scale to over $200M in revenue. A former ELL student and immigrant, he is passionate about democratizing quality education, viewing it as the ultimate catalyst for closing the opportunity gap in underserved communities. He holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and a Master of Accounting from the University of Florida.
Randy Speck - Superintendent
Dr. Speck has served in education for more than 30 years as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. He has the unique experience of leading a private school, public school district and a charter school network. Dr. Speck believes in the impact school leaders can have when they align values with mission, influence with integrity, and expertise with humility. He has conducted and presented research on how school climate and culture create safe, high-achieving learning environments. He holds a Doctorate in Education from Gwynedd Mercy University, along with a Master of Education and Bachelor’s Degree from Lipscomb University.
Ehab Hassan - Director of Operations and Technology
Mr. Hassan has been a member of the EMAN leadership team for more than 20 years, with deep experience in education management, operations, technology, and facilities leadership. He works closely with academy administrators to support the day-to-day operational success of EMAN schools, overseeing facilities, lease negotiations, technology infrastructure, transportation, and structural improvements. Mr. Hassan is passionate about the education field and believes in creating safe, efficient environments where students and educators can thrive. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Dr. Lorilyn Coggins - Director of Compliance and Reporting
Dr. Coggins has worked in the charter school movement for more than 30 years as a board liaison officer, compliance officer, Title IX officer, and special projects coordinator. She works with school boards and helps ensure compliance with authorizer requirements, the Open Meetings Act, and other regulations. Dr. Coggins believes in parental choice and supports the educational options charter schools provide to diverse student populations. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology, along with specialist and Master's degrees from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology, and a Bachelor's Degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor College.