Talented, Dedicated, Innovative
We are a group of policy advocates, analysts and strategists committed to equitable and meaningful change in K-12 education, postsecondary education and learning and work. Our team is comprised of seasoned experts from diverse backgrounds with decades of experience, bridging the gap between public policies and the people they affect. As the world evolves and political landscapes shift, our team is exceptionally equipped to navigate change through innovative planning and transformative initiatives.

Team
Members
Linda Baglia
Knowledge Manager and Senior Analyst
Toya Barnes-Teamer
Principal
Jimmy Clarke
Senior Director of State Policy
Jessica Collis
Senior Associate
Amber Crudgington
Finance Associate
Lara Couturier
Principal
Jana Fornario
Senior Associate
Erica Gray
Director
Terrell Halaska Dunn
Partner
Ashsali Hamlet
Administrative Assistant
Kristin D. Hultquist
Partner
Jessica Hunt
Human Resources Manager
Jessica Lawrence
Associate
Cristen Moore
Senior Associate
Katie Lynne Morton
Associate
Duncan Robb
Director
Elizabeth Salinas
Senior Research Associate
Juana H. Sánchez
Senior Associate
Malia Sieve
Director
Martha Snyder
Senior Director
Jeffrey Stanley
Chief of Staff
Carrie Van Balen
Senior Finance Associate
Mac Walker
Communications Associate
Cindi Williams
Principal
Danielle Zaragoza
Associate
Senior Affiliates
Kelly Scott Hoffmann
Senior Affiliate
Nate Johnson
Senior Affiliate
Jocelyn Pickford
Senior Affiliate
Katherine Westerhold
Senior Affiliate