Behind the Scenes at InStride

For Marcus Liu, InStride’s culture can be summed up in one word: passionate. “Everyone truly believes in our mission to make a generational impact through education,” he said. And according to Liu, it’s easy to see the company’s influence. By sharing learner videos with each other, team members get to see how they’ve helped countless individuals change their professional and personal lives by earning degrees and certifications. This positivity is reflected across the organization, making it easy to stay motivated. “I’m inspired to be better every day,” Liu said.

According to Sofia Ruiz Blake, InStride isn’t just a group of colleagues — it’s a true team. “From the top down, everyone is invested in each other’s success and dedicated to helping them reach their goals,” she said. Teamwork plays a pivotal role in employees’ day-to-day work, especially when it comes to tackling large-scale projects. Yet for Ruiz Blake, the greatest moments of success come from team members supporting each other personally, whether they’re encouraging each other or celebrating milestones. “It’s moments like these that make me proud to be a part of a team that truly cares about each other,” she said.