Our Staff
Our Staff
We are a diverse team with professional experience and expertise in and beyond the classroom. Individually and collectively, we are committed to building and supporting an education system that provides equitable opportunities for every student in every corner of our state.
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Robin Steans
President
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Nicole Bela
Director of Development
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Cheryl Flores
Director of Community Engagement
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Bravetta Hassell
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Jennifer Kirmes
Director of Policy
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Jelani Saadiq
Director of Government Relations
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Jim O’Connor
Project Director
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Kelsey Bakken
Senior Policy Advisor
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Isabel Enad
Senior Community Engagement Associate
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Jeffery Jen
Senior Policy Associate
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Eucarol Juarez
Senior Communications Associate
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Maty Ortega Cruz
Senior Community Engagement Associate
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Kathryn Strimbu
Senior Policy Associate
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Eyob Villa-Moges
Senior Policy Associate
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Kathleen Kimmey
Early Childhood Policy Associate
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Fiona Fleming
Executive Assistant & Office Manager