André Wesson

Director, Fundraising Services

André (he/him) is Director at FundEd Strategies, where he oversees the firm's largest service delivery team and partner portfolio. He leads a team of consultants and grant writers who work with charter LEAs and K12 education nonprofits across the country, developing funding strategies that bring in millions for programs that make a real difference in classrooms and communities.

André also leads Growth and Business Development for the company, supporting FundEd Strategies' expansion into new markets and building relationships with education leaders nationwide. His work combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, from mapping out multi-year funding plans to working directly with partners on compelling cases for support.

Before FundEd Strategies, André was Director of Investments and Partnerships at InvestED, a Washington State nonprofit supporting low-income students, and Development Officer at Achieve in Washington, DC, where he partnered with state leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and legislators to advance education policy reform for more than forty states.