Troy Pressens is the founder of RuralMind, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming rural schools through innovation, equity, and workforce readiness. With a background in special education and CTE leadership, he has developed programs that merge AI, entrepreneurship, and local economic development.

Troy’s work connects classrooms to communities—building partnerships between schools, funders, and regional industries. His strength lies in designing pilot programs that are both scalable and deeply place-based. Through RuralMind, he helps rural learners access the tools and opportunities needed to thrive in the modern economy.