Our Commitment Runs Deep
Dana Center staff bring to our work a rich collective expertise in classroom teaching, instructional leadership, education administration, curriculum development, and national leadership in organizations
While we may come from a range of backgrounds and bring a range of experiences, each day we show up with a common purpose: to support the equitable access of all students to an excellent math and science education.
Our team understands the challenges, issues, and opportunities facing our nation’s education systems. Many of our staff have served firsthand as instructors, instructional leaders, curriculum developers, and K–12 or higher education administrators. We bring a deep, research-based approach to our work, and we continually push ourselves to innovate.
It is this visionary spirit that led to the creation of the Dana Center by our founder Uri Treisman—and it’s what inspires us each day.
Dana Center Leadership
Afi Y. Wiggins, Interim Managing Director
Afi oversees the Center’s work, ensuring that our vision and mission continue to be at the heart of all that we do.
Afi Wiggins BioRichard Blount, Chief Operating Officer
Richard leads the business affairs and operational functions of the Center, including accounting, finance, communication and publications, human resources, and informational technology.
RICHARD BLOUNT BIODavid Kung, Director, Policy
Dave leads the policy work at the Center, which includes in-depth policy analysis and the development of tools and briefs for systems, regions, and states.
David T. Kung BioShelly LeDoux, Director, Professional Learning and Implementation
Shelly leads the professional learning and implementation team and the technical assistance provided to K–12 and higher education administrators, educators, and support staff.
Shelly LeDoux BioSusan May, Director, Curriculum
Susan leads the curriculum work at the Center, which includes developing secondary and postsecondary mathematics course programs.
Susan May BioClaire Hagen Alvarado, Director, Literacy First
Claire is the director of Literacy First, which is dedicated to ensuring that all students develop reading skills that allow them to realize their full potential.
Claire Hagen Alvarado BioMeet Our Teams
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Curriculum Team
Susan May, Director, Curriculum
Josh Recio, Systemic Transformation Lead
Sherri Jones, Course Program Specialist, Secondary Mathematics
Anne Joyoprayitno, Course Program Specialist, Secondary Mathematics
Margaret McCook, Electronic Publishing Specialist
Tammi Perez-Rice, Postsecondary Course Program Specialist
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Policy Team
David T. Kung, Director, Policy Team
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Professional Learning and Implementation Team
Shelly Ledoux, Director, Professional Learning and Implementation
Denise Thornton, Manager, Professional Learning and Implementation
Mary Davis, Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist
Molly Ewing, Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist
Michael Greenlee, Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist
Jackie LeJeune, Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist
Frank Savina, Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist
Joan Zoellner, Launch Years Initiative Lead
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Operations Team
Richard Blount, Chief Operating Officer
Megan Cantu, Financial Analyst
Cynthia Flores, Manager, Finances
Courtney Howard, Manager
Bryan Kennel, Manager, Technology
Alison Kothe, Manager, Communications and Publishing
Genesis Moreno, Communications CoordinatorJavier Abrego, Senior Administrative Program Coordinator
Sherry Ambani, Accountant II
Ophella Dano, Senior Writer/Editor
Steve Engler, Grant Writer and Coordinator
Despina Lambros, Accountant II
Laura Maldonado, Administrative Associate
Carol Pazera, Senior Research Analyst
Rachele Seifert, Senior Administrative Program Coordinator
Alisha Thompson, Grants and Contracts Coordinator
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Literacy First Team
Literacy First is an early childhood literacy program, providing low-income schools with highly trained tutors to ensure that children advance to grade level in reading before third grade.
Claire Hagen Alvarado, Director, Literacy First
Gabriela Garcia-De Avila, Americorps Operation Manager
Jason Buckingham, Senior Program Coordinator
Monica Ortiz, Bilingual Program CoordinatorAnique Reese, Senior Program Coordinator
Whitney Wallace, Senior Program Coordinator
Sebastian Wren, Senior Program Coordinator
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