About Us

Arman Jaffer is the Founder of Brisk Teaching, where he’s leading the charge to revolutionize how educators engage with AI-powered tools. With a background in computer science and economics from UC Berkeley, Arman’s journey includes stints in the White House and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where he shaped groundbreaking education products. His passion for improving education is evident in Brisk’s mission to save teachers time, streamline workflows, and empower students, all while making a lasting impact on the classroom experience. Recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Education, Arman’s vision for the future of education is just getting started.

Alex Muscat is the Founding Head of Data at Brisk Teaching, where he leads data strategy and ensures that insights drive impactful decisions. Before joining Brisk, Alex worked as a Senior Data Scientist at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where he focused on data-driven initiatives in education. With a background in Comparative Literature from Stanford, Alex brings a unique perspective to data science, combining technical expertise with a passion for meaningful educational outcomes.

Maryel Ley is the Head of Operations at Brisk Teaching, overseeing key functions like finance, IT, and legal. With extensive experience in EdTech operations at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Facebook, she excels at creating efficient systems and leading cross-functional teams. A former fifth-grade teacher, Maryel brings a strong focus on structure, collaboration, and problem-solving to her role.

Pamela Martinez is the Head of Engineering at Brisk Teaching, leading the development of AI-powered tools that enhance personalized learning experiences for educators and students. With over a decade in EdTech, she has contributed to impactful products at Seesaw and Clever, and co-founded Snowball Wealth to promote financial education. Pamela, a Stanford CS graduate, is passionate about building scalable, inclusive technology that drives meaningful change in education.

Christian Hartjes is the VP of Sales at Brisk Teaching, where he leads the charge in driving growth and revenue for the company. With over a decade of experience in the EdTech space, he has successfully developed and led high-performing sales teams at Panorama Education, NoRedInk, and Kiddom. Christian is passionate about creating impactful solutions for educators and schools, leveraging his deep expertise in sales leadership to accelerate Brisk’s mission of empowering teachers with AI-powered tools.

Suvi Gluskin is the Founding Head of Marketing at Brisk Teaching, where she leads the strategy to bring AI-powered tools to educators across the globe. With over 10 years in EdTech and children’s media, she has a proven track record of scaling companies from the ground up and building engaged, thriving communities. Suvi has spearheaded high-growth marketing functions at Seesaw and Snowball Wealth, empowering educators and families to make a real impact. Passionate about relationship-driven leadership, she thrives on driving cross-functional strategies that delight customers and achieve growth.

Bri Nistler is Brisk’s Head of Customer Success, bringing over a decade of experience leading teams at the intersection of K-12 education and technology. With a background spanning Teach For America, EVERFI, ParentSquare, and Age of Learning, she’s passionate about empowering educators and districts to get the most out of the tools they use. At Brisk, Bri focuses on building strong partnerships with schools and districts and ensuring teachers feel supported as they bring AI-powered learning experiences to their classrooms.

Brittany Betten is Brisk’s Head of Product, with a track record of building tools that help educators and students thrive. She’s led product teams at Seesaw and Yelp, focusing on experiences that empower teachers, engage families, and scale to millions of users. At Brisk, Brittany guides the vision and development of the platform, ensuring educators have powerful, intuitive tools that save time and support every learner.