Crystal Rountree
Metro Atlanta '03
Executive Director
Teach For America Charlotte-Piedmont Triad
Crystal is responsible for setting a regional vision that drives meaningful impact for students. She manages a staff of more than 20 individuals and promotes conditions that activate a network of more than 600 corps members and alumni across the Charlotte-Piedmont Triad region. She also works to galvanize support around TFA’s mission and strengthen partnerships with local schools, community leaders, and businesses.
Program Strategy Team
Managing Director, Program Strategy
Mariam Tisdale
Director, Program Design
Saunje Fertil
Director, District & School Strategy
Dr. Christa Flood
Director, Leadership Development
Kristi Orange
Director, Leadership & Learning
Carrie Rocha
Manager, Onboarding & Program Support
Nina Yu
Manager, Leadership Coach
Philana Woods
Manager, Leadership Coach
Deborah Goddard
Manager, Leadership Coach
John Gesiotto
Manager, Leadership Coach
Jordan Pineda
Manager, Leadership Coach
Jhermel Goss
Manager, Leadership Coach
Michael Sheffield
Manager, Leadership Coach
Brandon Helleman
Manager, Leadership Coach
Katie Iraheta
Manager, Leadership Coach
Natalie Cowart
Events Associate
Temily Wardlaw
Operations Team
Managing Director, Chief of Staff
Julie Fowler
Manager, Regional Operations and Communications
Sara Kay Mooney
Senior Associate, Executive Support Tonia Wilson
Tonia Wilson
Network Strategy
Managing Director, Network Strategy
Karyn Pleasant
Director, Alumni Strategy & Engagement
Caitlin Collins
Development
Managing Director, Development
Glenda Mauck
Director, Development
Joey Balistreri
Manager, Development
Megan Toppel
Associate, Development
Sarah Lunka
Statewide Impact Team
Managing Director, Statewide Impact & Public Affairs
Kacie Cope
Director, Statewide Marketing & Communications
Molly Sutherland
Director, Data and Research Strategy
Kyle Schermbeck
AmeriCorps Coordinator
Elaina Ross