Chris Machiniak, Assistant Superintendent of Career & Technical Education and Systems Improvement at Berrien RESA, has been selected to serve in the 2025-2026 cohort of the Google Global Silicon Valley (GSV) Education Innovation Fellowship – a groundbreaking program formed through a partnership between GSV and Google for Education.
Now entering its third year, the Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship unites K-12 superintendents and top-level instructional leaders dedicated to working at the intersection of technology and instruction to shape the future of education. By fostering collaboration among these visionary change agents, the Fellowship creates a powerful network that drives advancements in the EdTech landscape, instructional innovation, and student outcomes.
“What began as a bold vision just two years ago has grown into a dynamic community of K-12 leaders driving meaningful change—from shaping district-wide strategy to leading instructional transformation at scale,” says Tiffany Taylor, Partner & Co-President of the Arizona State University (ASU)+GSV Summit. “The ripple effect of the Google GSV Fellowship is clear—and growing—thanks to an incredible network of alumni and the brilliance of our new 2025-2026 cohort. These are 32 system-level leaders who are not just ready for what’s next, but actively shaping it—tackling some of education’s biggest opportunities through the lens of innovation and with today’s most powerful technologies. We’re honored to be on this journey with them.”
Throughout the year, Machiniak will work alongside 31 other Fellowship participants, collectively serving over 3.8 million students nationwide. Fellows will engage in collaborative projects, share insights, and create tangible impacts for their districts and the broader education system. In this unique environment, the Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship and its newest cohort are poised to pave the way for more innovative and student-centered learning.
