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 

We leave no stone unturned, we strive to think of every possibility, and we do all that we can to protect the children and CareDrivers at the heart of HopSkipDrive.

Feel It

Empathy is the essence of our business. We are courageous enough to feel the fears, the stress, the worry of others, and we show up to empower and help them so we can share in celebrating their joy, their laughter, and their successes.

Own It

We are trustworthy, authentic, and accountable. We don’t just show up; we engage fully and wholeheartedly in all that we do to create opportunities for kids, families, schools, and CareDrivers. We are here for our team and our partners.

Make Tomorrow Better

We’re curious, and we challenge the status quo to best support our communities and our business. We seek to be part of the solution rather than dwelling on problems. We move forward, think big, break down barriers, and innovate to make tomorrow better than today.

Drive

We feel an urgency to create opportunity for all, so we move fast and stay nimble while creating solutions and building for scale. We embrace flexibility and efficiency while acting boldly.

Empower Community

We empower the communities we serve by celebrating diversity and being an inclusive team. We embrace different perspectives and experiences because they make us stronger, smarter, and better.

Share Success

We empower our team to work together and experiment courageously and thoughtfully without fear of blame or shame. We learn and grow from these trials as a team. We share credit and celebrate success together. When we win, families, schools, kids, and CareDrivers win.

Our Leadership Team

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Joanna McFarland

CEO & Co-Founder

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Sung Kim

Finance

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Corey McMahon

Product & Technology

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Trish Donahue

Legal & Policy

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Campbell Millum

Communications

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Jen Brandenburger

Safety

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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.

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“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

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“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

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“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.”

—Deissy

Transportation Analyst

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