About HopSkipDrive

We’re a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. Through our marketplace, we connect kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly vetted caregivers on wheels. Through our software, we solve the biggest transportation challenges facing schools and school districts around the country.

Mission

HopSkipDrive exists to create opportunity for all through mobility. As the leader in innovative, supplemental school transportation, we’re taking a different approach to addressing inequities in educational access that are affecting millions of kids each day.

Vision

At HopSkipDrive, we’re driven by the belief that success shouldn’t be determined by access to transportation. Our innovative platform empowers millions to overcome this barrier, connecting them to the opportunities that matter most. With scalable, cutting-edge solutions, we’re paving the way for a future where every student has the chance to succeed.

History

What started as the struggle of three working moms trying to get their busy kids to and from school and activities has grown into a leading technology company offering transportation solutions that help give students easier access to the opportunities they deserve.

Driven By Our Core Values

As a mission-driven organization, we have always placed great emphasis on living our values in all that we do.

Safety Is Everything

When it comes to safety, we are never ‘done’ - we continuously set and raise the bar. We relentlessly innovate using technology, data, and human expertise to keep all of our users safe.

Feel It

We strive to have empathy and compassion for our customers, teams and their communities by putting ourselves in others’ shoes to understand their needs, deliver outcomes that make a difference, and meet people where they are.

Customer First

We are obsessed with delivering extraordinary customer experiences. We go above and beyond to build trust and make our customers’ lives easier.

Make Tomorrow Better

We are curious, constantly experimenting, testing assumptions and challenging the status quo. We hold ourselves accountable to continuous improvement, seizing opportunities to solve complex problems, knowing this requires bold and creative thinking.

Move Fast, Stay Nimble

We act quickly, with deep urgency. We don’t cut corners, but we value progress over perfection.

Win Together

We foster healthy debate and encourage diverse perspectives to uncover the best solutions while remembering there’s no room for jerks. We take ownership, act with integrity, and celebrate our collective successes. Best idea wins.

Our Leadership Team

Joanna McFarland

CEO & Co-Founder

Sung Kim

Finance

Corey McMahon

Product & Technology

Trish Donahue

Legal & Policy

Campbell Millum

Communications

Jen Brandenburger

Safety

Joseph Brumfield

Business Development

Meet Some of Our Team Members

Helping to create opportunity for all through mobility sounds pretty impactful, but how does it feel? Hear directly from a few folks who #FeelIt every day.

“I’ve taken on challenges, and ventured into projects I’d never even imagined working on prior to HopSkipDrive. I’ve worked on local, state, and national policy campaigns that have a huge impact on both the future of the company, and on student transportation for vulnerable students across the country. I’m encouraged to tap into my existing potential and equipped with the resources to learn new skills.”

—Jack

Community Engagement Manager

“I am most proud of being able to make a direct impact on a student’s life with just one phone call. Knowing that a single conversation can change the trajectory of their school experience and ensure they get the safe transportation they need is incredibly rewarding. Every small interaction brings me closer to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students who need it the most.”

—Jasmine

Enterprise Sales Development Representative

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“I started at HopSkipDrive as a Safe Ride Support Specialist and had the opportunity to intern with the marketing team. This led to my continued advancement, ultimately reaching my current position as a Digital Marketing Manager. I know firsthand that HopSkipDrive has supported my professional growth by providing opportunities for advancement and taking a true interest in my career goals.”

—Tiffany

Digital Marketing Manager

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“I’m proud to have the opportunity to build a modern data warehouse here. As the company grows, data volume and complexity increase, necessitating scalable and efficient data infrastructure. This ensures faster processing, improved data quality, and enhanced adaptability. It’s rewarding to support informed decision making that allows our organization to stay competitive in a data-driven landscape.”

—Amir

Sr. Data Engineer

“My team develops routing solutions, through RouteWise AI, that transform the transportation approaches of school districts. Through technology and support, we optimize systems to support their priorities. This leads to cost and time savings for districts, resilience against driver shortages, improved student access to education, and reduced environmental impact. Our influence on our company mission is tangible.”