LEADERSHIP AT SCALE — WITH ANDREA PEREZ

Andrea Perez, Superintendent of BASIS Charter Schools in Texas and a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, shares her leadership journey spanning corporate environments, education, and systems-level growth. In conversation with Anthony Piccolo and Dr. ChiChi, Andrea reflects on what it means to lead at scale while staying grounded in empathy, humility, and service.

Throughout the episode, Andrea explores how leaders grow into responsibility, navigate imposter syndrome, and balance accountability with compassion as organizations expand. Drawing from her experience overseeing rapid district growth, she explains why leadership isn’t about having all the answers—but about responding faithfully to the people and problems placed in front of you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why leadership isn’t linear—and why that matters

• How to balance data, systems, and human experience

• Navigating imposter syndrome as a young leader

• Leading with empathy without sacrificing authority

• Scaling organizations without losing your humanity

This episode is for leaders navigating growth, transition, or increased responsibility—and for anyone seeking to lead with clarity, courage, and care in complex environments.

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Andrea Perez is a seasoned education leader and systems builder currently serving as Superintendent of BASIS Charter Schools in Texas, one of the highest-performing public charter networks in the country. With a background spanning corporate leadership, education, and organizational development, Andrea brings a rare blend of strategic discipline and people-centered leadership to complex, fast-growing environments.

Throughout her career, Andrea has led organizations through periods of rapid growth, operational scaling, and cultural change—often while navigating high expectations, accountability pressures, and evolving systems. Her leadership experience includes building sustainable structures, developing leadership pipelines, and aligning teams around shared purpose without losing sight of the human impact of decisions.

In addition to her executive role, Andrea is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, a perspective that deeply informs her approach to leadership, empathy, and accountability. She is particularly passionate about supporting emerging leaders, addressing imposter syndrome, and helping organizations balance data-driven decision-making with emotional intelligence and care.

Andrea’s leadership philosophy centers on service, self-awareness, and courage—challenging leaders to grow into responsibility, stay grounded under pressure, and lead with both clarity and compassion. Her work reflects a commitment to scaling organizations thoughtfully while preserving trust, culture, and humanity.