Adam Seidel

Adam Seidel is a lifelong educator, committed to advancing equitable K–12 education systems and postsecondary success for all young people. Adam currently serves as the Senior Associate Commissioner for Secondary Schools and Beyond at the Massachusetts Department for Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) where he is responsible for ensuring that all Massachusetts learners – youth and adults – have equitable access to high-quality academic, career and postsecondary pathways that prepare them for success in college, careers, and civic life. This includes implementation of the proposed graduation requirements as well as expanding pathway programs. Prior to joining DESE, Adam spent over two decades leading schools and education nonprofits in Massachusetts and New York City. Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Politics from Oberlin College and a Master’s in Public Administration from Baruch College. He lives in Cambridge with his family.