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Curtis was born and raised in sunny Southern California. In 2008, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he majored in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations.

Less than a week after graduation, with only his suitcase in tow, he moved to New York City to serve in Teach for America. For two years, Curtis taught U.S. History at Explorations Academy High School in the South Bronx. As a first-year teacher, he was recognized as the school’s “Social Studies Teacher of the Year.” He’s still waiting, however, for his award for living without access to good Mexican food, perhaps his single greatest accomplishment since leaving California. Looking to tackle education reform from the macro level, Curtis joined 50CAN in April 2011 as the assistant to President Marc Porter Magee. In this role, he was responsible for managing Marc’s schedule, providing operations assistance and leading a variety of research projects. Today, he works as a Policy & Research Manager making sure that 50CAN’s advocacy is driven by the best education research.

When Curtis isn’t working, he’s rooting for the Dodgers, decoding rap lyrics or watching old skateboard videos. He resides in Washington Heights with his high school sweetheart.