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
Jhermel Goss
Manager, Leadership Coach
Michael Sheffield
Manager, Leadership Coach
Katie Iraheta
Manager, Leadership Coach
Natalie Cowart
Operations Team
Managing Director, Chief of Staff
Julie Fowler
Director, Regional Operations and Communications
Sara Kay Mooney
Associate, Executive Support and Operations
Lauren Bowman
Network Strategy
Managing Director, Network Strategy
Karyn Pleasant
Manager, Alumni Experience
Christopher Williams
Development
Managing Director, Development
Glenda Mauck
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