Who We Are: Our Team
The Region 14 Comprehensive Center brings together experts in education policy, technical assistance, project management, evidence-based practices, and communications to address complex challenges in education across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Get to know our core team at Westat and a special thanks to our many partner organizations, including: WestEd, Education Elements, and The University of Houston.
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Kristin Nafziger, M.A., P.M.P.
Center Director
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Lauren Decker-Woodrow, Ph.D.
Deputy Director
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Anushka Shirali, M.Ed
Capacity-building Lead
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Jocelyn Franke, M.P.Aff.
School and Community Health Lead
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Sherelle Foust, M.S.
Effective Instruction Lead
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Boris Granovskiy, Ph.D.
College and Career Readiness Lead
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Laura Jurgensen, J.D.
Organizational Effectiveness Lead
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Darcy Pietryka, M.Ed.
Educator Effectiveness Lead
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Valerie Orellana, M.Ed.
Evaluation Lead
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Tamara Nimkoff, Ph.D.
Fiscal and Contracts Lead
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Matt Finster, Ph.D.
Project Lead
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Kristen Pugh, M.Ed.
Project Lead
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Chelsea Sorensen, M.Ed.
Project Lead
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Hayley Trentacosta
Communications Lead
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Sally Hall
Project Coordinator Lead
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Clarissa McKithen, M.A.
Lead Research Associate
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Mihiri Silva
Research Associate
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Rachel Korelitz, M.A.
Research Analyst