The team

Meet our communicators

The hearts behind iTHINKBIG — passionate about seeing young people reach their full potential and pursue their unique passions.

Our communicators

The people who carry the message

Every assembly is led by communicators who have lived what they speak about — and who genuinely love the students in the room.

Chad Furlong

Founder & Communicator

Chad is a dedicated leader in the nonprofit sector with a passion for inspiring future leaders since 1996. He founded Inspire the Young, a platform that has impacted more than 3,000,000 elementary, middle and high school students worldwide through engaging school assemblies. Chad has also launched innovative intern experiences and established Buena Onda, a supportive facility for single mothers and their children in Baja California, Mexico. He serves on the board of Bayganda, an organization focused on educating children in Uganda, Africa. A speaker, writer and filmmaker, Chad shares life with his wife, Erica, and their blended family of four children: Darius, Miracle, Brooklyn and Nataly.

Miracle Furlong

Communicator

Miracle grew up with a front-row seat to watching her dad pour his heart into iTHINKBIG assemblies. Twenty years later, she now gets to step onto the stage and do that work alongside him. She is passionate about impacting the next generation, speaking life into students and reminding each young person that they are capable of greatness. Miracle believes that one intentional moment can change someone's life. iTHINKBIG exists to create those moments, and she is proud to be part of that mission.

Erica “EVarize” Furlong

Educator & Communicator

Erica “EVarize” Furlong is an educator, fashion designer, nonprofit leader and advocate who has spent more than 20 years creating spaces where girls and young people of color can see themselves, discover their voice and imagine bigger possibilities for their lives. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity, education, culture and community. Drawing from her own journey as an artist, entrepreneur, educator and founder, Erica speaks honestly about identity, resilience, purpose and the courage it takes to build a life around your gifts. Whether in a classroom, sewing studio, community space or halfway around the world, Erica's message to young people is simple and unwavering: where you begin does not determine where you can go.

Ben

Communicator

Ben began his journey with iTHINKBIG six years ago. His work revolves around creating new games and activities for students, maintaining energy throughout assemblies, and sharing his public-speaking expertise through personal storytelling. He focuses on creating experiences that keep students engaged from the moment they walk into the gym, and his contagious energy quickly makes him a fan favorite. Ben has a unique ability to find a connection with every student. His approach helps transform routine school gatherings into unforgettable moments.

Britt

Communicator

Britt is a creative leader and designer who has spent his career helping people and organizations turn big ideas into meaningful experiences, across storytelling, design, technology and emerging AI. He is passionate about helping young people recognize the gifts, creativity and potential they already possess — because when a young person sees a bigger possibility for their life, the direction of that life can change. As part of iTHINKBIG, Britt brings creativity, encouragement and real-world perspective to helping students imagine what they can become.

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