Andrae Washington serves as Sales Enablement Lead at Onna, bringing expertise in sales development and conversational selling strategies. At SV Academy, he contributes to both English and Spanish language courses, demonstrating his commitment to making sales education accessible to diverse audiences. His course portfolio includes "Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs" and "Groundwork for Success in Sales Development," which are part of SV Academy's comprehensive sales development program that has trained over 3,000 graduates with a 76% representation from underrepresented groups

Loren Crundwell serves as an Enterprise Growth Account Executive at Sprout Social, bringing extensive experience in sales leadership and team development. Her career progression includes roles as Manager of Sales Development and Co-Lead of Women@Sprout BRG at Sprout Social, demonstrating her commitment to both sales excellence and diversity initiatives. At SV Academy, she teaches comprehensive courses including "Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack" and "Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs," sharing expertise gained from managing diverse sales teams and exceeding revenue targets. Her experience spans multiple industries, including positions at Billtrust, Stericycle, and Digital Assent. Her leadership extends beyond sales through her service on the Board of Directors at Trinity High School and her role in business resource groups. Her teaching methodology emphasizes practical sales techniques and technology integration, helping students develop essential skills for success in tech sales careers. Her work contributes to creating inclusive opportunities in tech sales, particularly supporting women's advancement in the industry.

Marcos Serna serves as Account Executive at Okta, bringing extensive expertise in enterprise software sales and sales development. At SV Academy, he delivers comprehensive courses in both English and Spanish, focusing on conversational selling techniques and foundational sales development skills. His course portfolio includes "Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs" and "Groundwork for Success in Sales Development," which have contributed to SV Academy's success in training over 3,000 graduates. His bilingual teaching approach helps make tech sales education accessible to diverse audiences, supporting SV Academy's mission of democratizing access to tech careers. His expertise in enterprise sales at Okta provides valuable insights for students transitioning into tech sales roles. His teaching methodology emphasizes practical selling techniques and professional development strategies, helping students master the fundamentals of sales development. His work aligns with SV Academy's impressive track record of placing graduates in tech sales positions, with 76% representation from underrepresented groups and 60% receiving promotions in their first year.

Rachel Gasparini serves as Mid-Market Account Executive at Optimizely, bringing extensive expertise in sales development and conversational selling techniques. At SV Academy, she teaches the comprehensive "Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs" course in both English and Spanish, which is part of the Salesforce Sales Development Representative Professional Certificate program. Her course, which has enrolled over 8,300 students and maintains a 4.8/5 instructor rating, focuses on strategic questioning, trust building, pain point identification, and value proposition development. Her teaching methodology emphasizes practical sales techniques including identifying ideal customer profiles, building lead lists, qualifying prospects, and leveraging data to drive activity. Her expertise in mid-market sales provides valuable insights for students learning to master conversational selling strategies, emotional intelligence in sales contexts, and empathetic communication techniques. Her bilingual course offerings demonstrate SV Academy's commitment to making sales education accessible to diverse audiences, contributing to their mission of democratizing access to tech sales careers.

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