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Tracy Callahan, Ph.D.STEM Training, Coaching & Network Manager, The PEAR InstituteTracy Callahan, Ph.D., is the STEM Training, Coaching and Network Manager…

Kristin Lewis-Warner, M.Ed.Project Manager of STEM Research, The PEAR InstituteKristin Lewis-Warner, Ed.M., manages national STEM projects at The PEAR Institut…

Patricia Allen, Ph.D.Senior Manager of Research and Evaluation, The PEAR InstituteDr. Patty Allen leads the Research and Evaluation Department at The PEAR Inst…

Gil G. Noam, Ed.D.Founder and Director of The PEAR InstituteGil G. Noam is the founder and director of The PEAR Institute, which focuses on two areas of resear…

Chris Neitzey Director of STEM Initiatives, Afterschool AllianceChris Neitzey joined the Afterschool Alliance in August 2018 as the Director of STEM Initiative…

Tessie TopolPrincipal, Topol ConsultingTessie Topol works at the intersection of the for- and non-profit sectors, helping clients – including the C.S. Mott Fou…

Michelle SullivanDirector, Wyoming Afterschool AllianceMichelle Sullivan is Director of the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance a position she just started in July. M…

Susan StantonNetwork Lead, Afterschool for Children and Teens NowSusan Stanton is the Network Lead for the statewide afterschool network in Illinois, Afterscho…

Alysia BellVice President of Education Business Coalitions, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce & Association of Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesSince 2011,…

Tania Tauer, Ph.D.Sr. Program Manager for Professional Development, Techbridge GirlsDr. Tania Tauer is deeply committed to applying her engineering, research, …