Daimen Sagastume

Senior Director

Daimen Sagastume is a senior director supporting advocacy and growth enablement for K-12 clients. Before W/A, he spent five years at Emerson Collective managing their education philanthropy portfolio where he helped incubate Uppercase, a seed-stage venture aimed at democratizing access to exceptional teaching expertise.

A Stanford University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in biology, Daimen discovered his passion for education while pursuing medical school. He pivoted to education, viewing it as preventative medicine—addressing societal challenges at their roots rather than treating symptoms later. Drawing on his experience in edtech and philanthropy, Daimen works to ensure innovative education solutions reach underserved students and educators.

Based in San Francisco, he enjoys live music, exploring the city’s food scene, and spending sunny days at Dolores Park.