Doug Tuthill is a nationally recognized leader in the field of educational innovation and education choice, with a career spanning more than four decades. As the President of Step Up For Students, a Florida nonprofit organization that administers state-approved scholarship programs, Doug has been at the forefront of providing equitable educational opportunities to millions of students. Under his leadership, Step Up For Students grew from serving 9,000 students to over 500,000 and has become the nation’s most impactful scholarship organizations. Doug recently stepped down as the Step Up President to assume the Chief Vision Officer position.

Doug began his career as a classroom teacher and teacher union leader, where he developed a deep commitment to improving student outcomes and addressing systemic inequalities. His passion for empowering families and communities through public education led him to become a leader in education reform and advocacy. Throughout his career, Doug has emphasized collaboration, innovation, and data-driven solutions to expand access to high-quality educational options.

A dynamic speaker and thought leader, Doug is a frequent contributor to national public policy discussions with a focus on public education’s current transition to more customized instruction. A transition Doug refers to as public education’s third era. His work has inspired educators, policymakers, and advocates to reimagine how public education can meet the diverse needs of every student. Doug holds a master’s degree in education and has served on numerous boards and advisory councils dedicated to increasing equal opportunity in public education. His visionary leadership continues to transform the landscape of public education, helping ensure that all children have the opportunity to thrive.

Doug can be reached at dtuthill@sufs.org.