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Mark Vineis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ProLiteracy Worldwide, the largest adult literacy nonprofit organization in the nation and a leader in adult literacy resources, programs, and advocacy. Since 2021, he’s been responsible for the continued scaling of ProLiteracy into its next chapter of impact in adult literacy.
Vineis founded Mondo Education which began as a professional development organization and evolved into a creator of supplemental, core, and digital tools for the K-12 English Language Arts sector. In 2018, Vineis led the sale of Mondo to Carnegie Learning and served as Managing Director of Mondo Education and K-12 ELA. Vineis is an active MD and mentor of the StartED EdTech accelerator and is one of the Producers of EdTech Week. Mark has consulted with EdTech stakeholders across the sector and is a dedicated adult literacy tutor. At ProLiteracy, he’s passionate about developing innovative literacy, ESL and workforce learning tools to help adult learners reach their highest potential
Mark Vineis
Chief Executive Officer
ProLiteracy Worldwide (USA)
Priyanka Sharma
Director
World Education
Adult literacy services have tremendous potential to transform lives and unlock the power of lifelong learning, yet they currently reach only a fraction of those who could benefit. This session celebrates innovative approaches that are breaking down traditional barriers—such as lack of awareness, transportation challenges, work schedules, and limited program capacity—to create more equitable access to education at every stage of life. Together, we will explore how expanding distance learning can connect learners virtually, how partnerships with libraries can extend outreach to diverse communities, and how engaging employers can support frontline worker education through courses in foundational literacy, high school equivalency, and digital skills. We'll also highlight creative solutions to address tel Discussionhe evolving volunteer landscape, such as mobilizing college students, AmeriCorps members, and learning circles to enhance impact. Join this inspiring panel of adult literacy and education leaders as they share practical strategies to unleash the transformative power of lifelong learning, meeting learners where they are and empowering them to thrive on their own terms.
Jonathan Douglas
Chief Executive Officer
National Literacy Trust (UK)
KPMG (UK)
Discussant - TBD
Mark Vineis
Chief Executive Officer
ProLiteracy Worldwide (USA)
Denine Torr
Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy
Dollar General (USA)
The World Literacy Summit is an Initiative of the World Literacy Foundation, a global nonprofit organisation that works to ensure every young individual regardless of geographic location has the opportunity to acquire literacy and reading skills to reach their full potential, succeed at school and beyond.
Know more about The World Literacy Foundation at www.worldliteracyfoundation.org
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