Our Team

Kevin Davis

Founder and Chairman

Kevin Davis is the Founder and Chairman of First Workings. Originally from London, Mr. Davis graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury, (UK) with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government and was awarded an MA in International Relations from NYU in 2011. Mr. Davis ran one of the world’s largest listed derivatives brokerages, Man Financial, and retiring after a quarter of a century in London’s City and New York City’s Wall Street. Mr. Davis is an adjunct professor at NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Linda Nguyen

Executive Director

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Linda Nguyen is the Executive Director at First Workings. As a native New Yorker and first-generation American born to immigrant parents, social capital has been at the center of her professional and personal success. She is passionate about serving her community and impacting people’s lives. With over a decade of experience in corporate America and non-profit, she has progressed from television, to technology and advertising, to workforce development non-profit. Linda earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from City College, CUNY. 

Jessica Sperber

Program and Alumni Coordinator

Jessica Sperber is a Ph.D. student in Developmental Psychology at Columbia University, Teachers College. Jess interacts with First Workings students and alumni and brings forth welcomed ideas that enhance our program. She also manages our data to help us analyze the progress we have made and how we can share it with our stakeholders.