
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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Kelsey Bakken
Director of Policy
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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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Jelani Saadiq
Director of Government Relations
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Jim O’Connor
Project Director
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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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Perla Santoyo
Senior Government Relations 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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Leticia Mercado
Policy Associate
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Fiona Fleming
Executive Assistant & Office Manager