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Christian Polizzi, educator, author of an article about inclusive classrooms

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About Us

Since 2011, Teach For America has contributed to the work to make an excellent education possible for all children in Washington State. Our region has one of the fastest-growing economies in the U.S., contrasted by a public education system ranked 31st in the country. While potential is evenly distributed, access to opportunity is not, particularly for those in marginalized communities.

Creating enduring change in education requires the dedication and vision of exceptional leaders who are undeterred by the challenges facing our education system and intimately understand their local context. Alongside our passionate, talented alumni and corps members, we know we can make a difference for kids in Washington.

 

Where Our Corps Members Teach

Our corps members primarily work in South King County in the Federal Way and Renton public school areas.

 
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Our Alumni

Our network of nearly 1,500 passionate local alumni is committed to uncovering and addressing disparities that impact kids and families in Washington alongside the communities they belong to and serve.

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Our network impacts

65K

students in Washington every day

More than

20

corps members teach in our schools

Over

1400

Teach For America alums live in the area

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Local Leadership

Levi Megg

Levi Mogg

Executive Director

Teach For America Washington

Prior to becoming the next Executive Director of Teach For America Washington, Levi worked as the Chief Operating Officer of Teach For America Idaho, a region he helped found. Levi is dedicated to continuous improvement and the advancement of his practice, ensuring high-quality experiences for those he works with and increasing the magnitude of his impact.

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LaKeisha Wells-Palmer

LaKeisha Wells-Palmer

Executive Director

Teach For America Florida Regions

LaKeisha Wells-Palmer leads Teach For America's efforts as the Statewide Executive Director of Teach For America regions in Florida. With 22 years of experience in education, she serves as a champion for principals, teachers, and students. She has spent the last 11 years at Teach For America, serving as the Executive Director of Jacksonville, Central Florida, and Miami-Dade following five years leading Jacksonville’s programmatic efforts.

Meet Our Staff

Vice President, Programs and Impact

Gerthy Eugene


Vice President, Statewide Operations

Patrick Evans


Managing Director, Regional Recruitment & Program Partnerships

Angel Arroyo


Managing Director, Board & Network Coalitions

Megan Cole


Director, Statewide Alumni Educator & Fellowship Initiatives

Zahirah Calloway


Managing Director, Statewide Operations

Heather Ryan


Senior Managing Director, Statewide Leadership Development

Kiara Drummond


Managing Director, Government & Public Relations

Chelsea Franklin


Managing Director, Statewide Alumni & Network Strategy

Jazmin Miller


Managing Director, Leadership Development

Olivia Allen


Managing Director, Alumni Network

Matt Boerner


Managing Director, Leadership Development

Nina Rivera


Managing Director, Leadership Development - Operations

Courtney Coffill


Managing Director, Statewide Matriculation Generalist

Xavier Suarez


Manager, Operations

Emily Mayeda


Senior Managing Director, Head of Southeast Development Hub

Matt Minnick


Managing Director, Development Operations and Chief of Staff Southeast Development Hub

Allie Pocock


Director, Grants, Southeast Development Hub

Lauren Collens


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Meet the Teach For America California Capital Valley Regional Advisory Board.

Local Leadership

Angelina Molina

Angelina Molina

Oklahoma '12

Executive Director

Teach For America California Capital Valley

Angelina’s experience as a first-generation college graduate, teacher, and school administrator fuels her belief that access to excellent education is a right, not a privilege. With over a decade of experience working in schools and the education field, she’s dedicated her career to building coalitions, developing leaders, and creating impactful programming that opens doors for all learners. Angelina started her journey as an educator in 2012 as a Teach For America Corps Member in Oklahoma City.

Meet Our Board

Board Chair

CEO 3Fold Communications

Jamie Von Sossan

Superintendent Dixon Unified School District

Brett Barley

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Board Member

Senior Advisor to the Provost UC Davis

Beth Broome

Board Member

Co-Founder and Managing Director Growth Factory

Monique Brown

Board Member

Community Engagement & Events Manager Greater Sacramento Economic Council

Olivia Cano

Board Member

Social Impact Leader Comcast

Delia Estrada

Board Member

Vice President Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Juan P. Novello

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT READING REIMAGINED

Sara Solar

Bay Area

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Founding Chair - Emeritus Board Member

Principal Hawksbill Advisors

Kathy McKim

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Local Leadership

Lida Jennings

Lida Jennings

Executive Director

Teach For America Southern California Regions: Los Angeles and San Diego

Lida has been with Teach For America for over a decade becoming the Executive Director of the Los Angeles region in 2013, adding San Diego to her portfolio in 2024. She is a passionate advocate for educational excellence for all kids and deeply believes that every child deserves the opportunity of an exceptional education that sets them on the path to the life of their choosing.

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Meet the Teach For America Washington team.

Local Leadership

Levi Megg

Levi Mogg

Executive Director

Teach For America Washington

Prior to becoming the next Executive Director of Teach For America Washington, Levi worked as the Chief Operating Officer of Teach For America Idaho, a region he helped found. Levi is dedicated to continuous improvement and the advancement of his practice, ensuring high-quality experiences for those he works with and increasing the magnitude of his impact.

Meet Our Team

Senior Managing Director, External Affairs

Liah Caravalho


Managing Director, Partnerships

Tierra Fowler


Senior Managing Director, Special Projects

Monika Friedman


Managing Director, Leadership Development

Amy Leiboh


Manager, Program Operations

Lailanie Rabena


Director, Leadership Development

Damian Ramsey


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Courtney Waters

Executive Director

Teach For America South Carolina

Courtney has served on the Teach For America South Carolina regional team since 2018, leading alumni strategy and programs, external partnerships, thought leadership, fund development and the region’s state funding strategy. She appreciates the positioning of TFA as a talent partner and believes that by working in collaboration with our partners, we are poised to boldly impact South Carolina’s education systems. She views the opportunity to provide innovative, community rooted support to districts across the state as a privilege. Before joining this team, Courtney worked as a high school ELA teacher and in the supply chain management field in business development. She received a M.A. International Studies from Rhodes College and an M.A. Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Mississippi. She is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Meet Our Team

Senior Managing Director, Chief of Staff

Natalie Batten-Krug

Director, Talent Development

Tori Carle

Managing Director, Leadership Development

Fraronda Green

Senior Managing Director, Impact & Partnerships

Tess Holt

Director, Executive Support & Operations

Kalela Massey

Manager, Regional Recruitment

Danielle Stokes

Manager, Talent Development

Abby Upperman

Director, Alumni Talent Development

Whitney Williams

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Meet the Teach For America California Capital Valley team.

Local Leadership

Angelina Molina

Angelina Molina

Oklahoma '12

Executive Director

Teach For America California Capital Valley

Angelina’s experience as a first-generation college graduate, teacher, and school administrator fuels her belief that access to excellent education is a right, not a privilege. With over a decade of experience working in schools and the education field, she’s dedicated her career to building coalitions, developing leaders, and creating impactful programming that opens doors for all learners. Angelina started her journey as an educator in 2012 as a Teach For America Corps Member in Oklahoma City.

Tracee Matias

Tracee Matias

New Jersey '14

Managing Director of Program

A 2014 alumna, Tracee brings over a decade of experience as a teacher, coach, and school leader, most recently serving as a principal in the Bay Area. Known for her people-centered and strategic leadership, she now oversees key regional initiatives including Summer Reading Camp, School Leadership Lab, Ignite Tutoring, and alumni career development.

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Meet the Teach For America San Diego team.

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Lida Jennings

Lida Jennings

Executive Director

Teach For America Southern California Regions: Los Angeles and San Diego

Lida has been with Teach For America for over a decade becoming the Executive Director of the Los Angeles region in 2013, adding San Diego to her portfolio in 2024. She is a passionate advocate for educational excellence for all kids and deeply believes that every child deserves the opportunity of an exceptional education that sets them on the path to the life of their choosing.

Meet Our Team

Elsie Franco

Director, Alumni Recruitment

Elsie Franco


Sean Gilley

Director, Alumni Strategy & Engagement

Sean Gilley

sean.gilley@teachforamerica.org

Rachelle Minix

Managing Director, Alumni Leadership

Rachelle Minix

rachelle.minix@teachforamerica.org

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