The people behind the movement.

Philip Streit is an accomplished business executive and U.S. Navy veteran with 20 years of expertise in corporate financial leadership and 10 years in Public Accounting. Holding Finance and Accounting degrees from San Diego State University, Mesa College and post-grad studies in taxation, he has served in several pivotal, senior executive roles.

As the Chief Financial Officer for Imaginal Education since 2016, Philip guides strategic financial planning, international and tax compliance while applying his decades of experience with small to mid-cap technology companies, using forensic audit and tax proficiency skills. He combines an extensive knowledge of non-profit organizations with a dedication to Imaginal Education’s Kingdom purpose: utilizing financial stewardship and operational comprehension to help cultivate a future lineage of dedicated staff, expert students, and visionary faith leaders.

David Crisp is Creative Director at Imaginal Education, where he leads the organization’s creative vision across brand, digital experiences, storytelling, and emerging technologies. His work spans filmmaking, photography, product design, web experiences, and AI-driven creative strategy, helping transform complex ideas into meaningful experiences that inspire learners and educators around the world.

Since joining the organization, David has built and led multidisciplinary creative teams, producing award-worthy visual content, designing digital products, and shaping the creative direction of educational initiatives that reach audiences across multiple platforms.

He believes the most impactful creative work begins with empathy, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Whether directing a film, designing a digital experience, or crafting a brand narrative, David is passionate about creating work that is both beautiful and purposeful—bringing ideas to life through compelling stories and thoughtful design.

Mark is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and US Army veteran with a track record of identifying needs and establishing strategic differentials to implement solutions. As a nursing graduate of the US Army Academy of Health Sciences, Medical Center of Excellence, he integrates a structured approach and disciplined execution from his military service and healthcare background into business principles, delivering results with compassionate leadership.

Building on decades of foundational clinical expertise, Mark applies his exceptional care practices to optimize operational outcomes and foster high-performing team culture. His methodology for scaling organizations and driving sustainable growth derives from integrating alliances with synergistic partners that share his strong allegiance to outstanding service and client satisfaction. Additionally, he utilizes his experience serving on professional advisory boards to guide organizations and support public interest initiatives.

Guided by a profound commitment to actively fulfilling his kingdom assignment, Mark dedicates his acumen to advance the Kingdom and empower his team to create lasting, God-centered transformation across the globe.

Doreen Grey, a visionary leader for change in education, was Master’s Academy’s first principal. Doreen is both a risk taker and an innovator of new ideas.

Doreen and her staff have undertaken several breakthrough initiatives in the areas of assessment, student empowerment, core skill development, establishing a culture for change, and intrinsic motivation towards learning, etc. In her career as a teacher, Doreen championed the cause of transforming assessment, and has offered many professional development opportunities to educators around the province.

Currently Doreen provides leadership in the development of Master’s future ready Education Learning Model and the Professional Development Program.

Curtis Arends helps lead innovation across Master’s Academy & College and Imaginal Education as Lead Instructional Engineer. His work sits at the intersection of learning design, artificial intelligence, and educational research and development. With a background in aerospace engineering and nearly a decade of experience teaching physics and robotics, Curtis brings an engineering mindset to the design of learning systems, technologies, and educational experiences.

At Master’s, Curtis contributes to the ongoing development of Geenius and its AI capabilities, supporting the design, testing, and implementation of innovative approaches to personalized and future-ready learning. He also coordinates school-wide R&D, including its planning and facilitation, while supporting the communication, tracking, and advancement of strategic Imaginal R&D initiatives. Curtis is especially passionate about seeing innovation serve the deeper Christian mission of Master's and Imaginal by helping create the systems, tools, and learning environments that support that mission.

Cindy Backstrom serves as Director of International Partnerships & Training for Imaginal Education. With a heart for people and a passion for seeing schools flourish, Cindy and her team work closely with our international partners as they begin their Imaginal journey.

Together, they guide schools through onboarding, build strong and trusted relationships, and equip teachers and leaders through training and professional learning. Their goal is to ensure every partner feels supported, connected, and prepared to bring Imaginal Learning to life in their own unique context.