Legacy Education Inc. Appoints Two Distinguished Experts to Board of Directors

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Legacy Education (NYSE American: LGCY) has strengthened its Board of Directors with two notable appointments. Dr. Zwade J. Marshall, Co-Founder and CEO of Doc2Doc Lending and CMO at Regenerative Spine and Pain Specialists, brings expertise in clinical medicine and financial innovation. Janis L. Paulson, former CEO of Unitek Learning, contributes over 30 years of healthcare career education leadership experience.

Dr. Marshall, a Harvard-trained board-certified anesthesiologist, holds multiple degrees from Emory University including an MBA and MD. Ms. Paulson, with extensive accreditation experience and a background at Ernst & Young, previously managed an 18-campus educational system in California.

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• Addition of clinical expertise through Dr. Marshall's medical background and current roles
• Strengthened financial oversight with Ms. Paulson's CFO experience and Ernst & Young background
• Enhanced accreditation expertise through Ms. Paulson's extensive experience with multiple accreditation bodies

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• None.

LANCASTER, Calif., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy Education Inc. ("Legacy Education" or the "Company") (NYSE American: LGCY), a leading provider of career education healthcare programs, announces the appointment of Zwade J. Marshall, MD, MBA and Janis L. Paulson to its Board of Directors.

These individuals bring significant experience in clinical medicine, financial innovation, and higher education leadership, further strengthening Legacy's ability to expand access to high-quality healthcare training programs.

Dr. Zwade J. Marshall, MD, MBA
Dr. Marshall is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Doc2Doc Lending, a physician-founded lending platform that provides tailored financial solutions for medical professionals. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer at Regenerative Spine and Pain Specialists. A board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist, Dr. Marshall earned his BA in Economics, MBA in Operations and Organization Management, and MD from Emory University. He completed his residency and fellowship training at Harvard's Brigham & Women's Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident.

Janis L. Paulson
Ms. Paulson is a seasoned education executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare career education. She is the former Chief Executive Officer of Unitek Learning, where she oversaw an 18-campus system serving California. Earlier in her career, Ms. Paulson held senior roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer and began her professional career at Ernst & Young. She earned her BS in Accounting from the University of Iowa and has extensive experience with accreditation bodies including ACCSC, ABHES, ACCET, and WASC.

"We are honored to welcome Dr. Zwade Marshall and Janis Paulson to our Board of Directors," said LeeAnn Rohmann, CEO of Legacy Education Inc. "Dr. Marshall's unique blend of clinical expertise and financial innovation, combined with Ms. Paulson's proven leadership and accreditation experience, will be invaluable as we scale our programs, broaden access, and continue empowering future healthcare professionals."

About Legacy Education Inc.
Legacy Education (NYSE: LGCY) is an award–winning, nationally accredited, for–profit post–secondary education company founded in 2009. Legacy Education provides career–focused education primarily in the healthcare field, offering certificates and degrees in nursing, sonography, medical technicians, dental assisting, business administration, and more. The Company offers a wide range of educational programs and services to help students achieve their professional goals. Legacy Education's focus is on providing high–quality education that is accessible and affordable. The Company is committed to expanding its educational footprint through organic enrollment growth, the addition of new programs, and accretive acquisitions. For more information, please visit www.legacyed.com or LinkedIn @legacy-education-inc.

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FAQ

Who are the new board members appointed to Legacy Education (LGCY)?

Legacy Education appointed Dr. Zwade J. Marshall, CEO of Doc2Doc Lending, and Janis L. Paulson, former CEO of Unitek Learning, to its Board of Directors.

What is Dr. Zwade Marshall's background at Legacy Education (LGCY)?

Dr. Marshall is a Harvard-trained board-certified anesthesiologist who serves as CEO of Doc2Doc Lending and CMO at Regenerative Spine and Pain Specialists. He holds BA, MBA, and MD degrees from Emory University.

What experience does Janis Paulson bring to Legacy Education's board?

Paulson brings over 30 years of healthcare career education leadership, including experience as CEO of Unitek Learning's 18-campus system, and extensive knowledge of accreditation bodies including ACCSC, ABHES, ACCET, and WASC.

How will the new board appointments benefit Legacy Education (LGCY)?

The appointments bring clinical expertise, financial innovation, and proven leadership in healthcare education to help Legacy Education scale its programs and broaden access to healthcare training.