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

Alexander Kurz
Consulting Principal

Ashley Jochim
Consulting Principal

Bree Dusseault
Principal and Managing Director

Caitlin Lennon
Research Project Manager

Calen Clifton
Research Analyst

Chelsea Waite
Principal

Heather Casimere
Research Analyst Assistant

Janette Avelar
Research Fellow

Lisa Chu
Research Analyst

Lydia Rainey
Principal

Mary Laski
Principal, Next Education Workforce

Michael Berardino
Senior Research Analyst

Nadja Michel-Herf
Senior Manager of Special Projects

Paul Hill
Founder, CRPE

Robin Lake
Director

Sarah McCann
Senior Project Manager

Steven Weiner
Senior Research Analyst
Communications & Editorial

Emily Prymula
Content Director

Melissa Fall
Editorial Director
Operations & Finance

Lavonzell Nicholson
Director of Strategic Operations

Natalie Mayfield
Grants Manager

Rachael Jordan
Executive Assistant to the Director
CRPE Careers
Want to join our team?
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.