Our Team
We Work Together to Make a Difference
Our staff, board of directors, and partners all work collaboratively to create opportunities and prepare youth for their lives beyond high school. Learn about our dedicated staff, board members, and committed partners below.
Our Dedicated Staff Members
Our team is full of passionate individuals who bring various lived experiences, expertise, and skills.
Our Board of Directors
Our board of directors includes local school districts, institutions of higher education, the local workforce board, and industry representatives.
Carmen Xiomara Urbina, Eugene School District 4J
Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann, Assistant Dean for Administration, Director for Equity and Inclusion, University of Oregon College of Education
Grant Matthews, Associate VP for CTE & Workforce Development, Lane Community College
Heidi Brown, Superintendent, Crow-Applegate-Lorane School District
Jason Harris, Community and Economic Development Manager, Lane County
Judy Newman, Co-Director, Early Childhood Cares
Kraig Sproles, Superintendent, Bethel School District
Matt Sayre, Executive Director, Collaborative EDO
Renee Francis, Manager of Career Development and Retention, PeaceHealth
Skip Newberry, President, Tech. Assoc. of Oregon
Todd Hamilton, Superintendent, Springfield Public Schools
Tony Scurto, Superintendent, Lane Education Service District
Our Partners
We collaborate with local school districts, institutions of higher education, the local workforce board, and industry innovators.