NSLA Team

Aaron Philip Dworkin is a national leader in the education, out-of-school time (OST) and youth development fields. He currently serves as CEO of the National Summer Learning Association, a 30-year old national non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure every young person in America, regardless of income, background and zip-code, can access and benefit from a high quality summer learning experience each year.

At NSLA, he leads a team supporting a wide array of 25,000+ education and youth development leaders and organizations in five priority areas: Program Quality, Partnerships, Policy, Public Awareness and Leadership Development.

Prior to NSLA, Aaron served as President of the After-School All-Stars National Network, a non-profit organization providing free afterschool and summer programs to 90,000 low-income students in more than 450 Title I schools in 20 major cities across the U.S. In addition, he previously founded and directed Hoops & Leaders, an award-winning, grassroots youth mentoring and leadership program in New York City and worked in public finance for Moody’s Investors Service. He is a graduate of Tufts University and holds a Masters in Education from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and an MPA from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. He is member of the national board of the American Camp Association and an alumnus of the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, Shusterman Foundation Leadership Fellowship and Leadership Greater Washington. He resides in the Washington DC area with his wife Lauren and two children.

Brodrick has extensive experience working with the K-12 student population, primarily in an out-of-school time setting. He has recruited and trained hundreds of youth workers and volunteers.

As a seasoned professional development trainer, Brodrick incorporates research and best practices with interactive simulations to engage his audience in dynamic learning experiences.

Christi is responsible for managing and stewarding NSLA’s philanthropic partnerships working with foundations, corporations, and individual supporters.

Her work aims to match donors’ values with opportunities to invest in the summer learning community in service of the programs, people, and policies serving thousands of students across the country.

Leslie is responsible for translating NSLA’s strategic priorities into services, projects, and partnerships that strengthen summer learning programs and build capacity for providers, intermediaries, and communities.

Lauren has nearly 20 years of marketing and communications experience with corporations and nonprofit organizations. A business owner since 2010, her designs and photography has been published in Architectural Digest, Contract Magazine, Metropolis Magazine, and West Elm.

Lauren proudly volunteers her skills to many nonprofit organizations and currently serves as a troop leader for Girl Scouts of the USA. She is passionate about inspiring and empowering America’s youth, and is thrilled to be part of the NSLA team.

Natalia Sol is a seasoned leader with more than 25 years of expertise in forging high-impact partnerships and advancing educational equity. She has mobilized over $12 million in philanthropic investments for nonprofits, hospitals, and universities, consistently driving growth and expanding access for underserved communities.

With a career spanning corporate partnerships, external relations, fundraising, and board development, Natalia brings a unique blend of philanthropic insight and business acumen. As Head of National Partnerships at the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), she spearheads national strategies to close the opportunity gap and ensure all young people benefit from high-quality summer learning. Previously, she served as National Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s statewide afterschool enrichment initiative, where she led efforts that scaled opportunities for youth across the country.

A proud mother of two daughters and partner to an educator, Natalia embodies a lifelong commitment to education, service, and impact. She is recognized for her ability to unite diverse stakeholders around bold visions that drive lasting change.