Ian Smith

Helios Education Foundation is an organization that invests in education resources to ensure that more students complete a postsecondary degree. Helios Education Foundation is based in Gilbert, AZ and focuses on providing limitless opportunities through an equitable education system to change lives, strengthen communities, and close achievement gaps. The foundation is rooted in the principles of community, equity, investment, and partnership, and works to improve educational outcomes for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. Since 2004, Helios has invested more than $240 million in partnerships and initiatives focused on improving education outcomes in the two states they serve. The private company was founded in by Vince Roig and the CEO is Paul J. Luna.