Our Team
- All Team Members
- Research Team
- Senior Fellows
- Communications & Editorial
- Operations & Finance
Research Team

Alexander Kurz
Senior Fellow, CRPE

Ashley Jochim
Senior Fellow, CRPE

Bree Dusseault
Principal and Managing Director, CRPE

Caitlin Lennon
Research Project Manager, CRPE

Calen Clifton
Research Analyst, CRPE

Chelsea Waite
Principal, CRPE

Dana Harrison
Senior Research Analyst, CRPE

Heather Casimere
Research Analyst Assistant, CRPE

Janette Avelar
Research Fellow, CRPE

Jared Hurwitz
Junior Research Intern

Lisa Chu
Research Analyst, CRPE

Lydia Rainey
Principal, CRPE

Maddy Sims
Senior Fellow, CRPE

Mary Laski
Principal, Next Education Workforce, CRPE

Michael Berardino
Senior Research Analyst, CRPE

Nadja Michel-Herf
Senior Manager of Special Projects, CRPE

Paul Hill
Founder, CRPE

Robin Lake
Director, CRPE

Sarah McCann
Senior Project Manager, CRPE

Shira Haderlein
Principal, CRPE

Steven Weiner
Senior Research Analyst, CRPE
Communications & Editorial

Abby Jacobs
Director of Strategic Communications, CRPE

Emily Prymula
Content Director, CRPE

Melissa Fall
Editorial Director, CRPE
Operations & Finance

Lavonzell Nicholson
Director of Strategic Operations, CRPE

Natalie Mayfield
Grants Manager, CRPE

Rachael Jordan
Administrative Specialist, CRPE
CRPE Careers
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We understand that great work requires the support of a great team. As a member of CRPE, you’ll join a tight-knit group of researchers and staff who value hard work, integrity, and camaraderie.