Open Positions

Manager of Technology

Posted: August 3, 2022

NHSA seeks a Manager of Technology to administer our Salesforce database, support our various software platforms, and more.

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Communications Associate

Posted: July 19, 2022

NHSA seeks a Communications Associate to support the communications team in drafting and editing informative communication materials.

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Internship Program

Posted: January 1, 2022

NHSA offers full-time and part-time internship opportunities. NHSA seeks candidates who are eager to learn more about early childhood education, public policy, and advocacy.

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Our Team

Susannah Agi

Manager of Digital Engagement and Design

Dr. Deborah Bergeron

Deputy Director for Community Engagement and Innovation

Bob Bissen

Director of Government Affairs

Courtney Boland

Manager of Digital Content

Katie Dufford-Melendez

Manager of State Affairs

Kristina Ellis

Manager of The Academy

Robin Essandoh

Chief Financial Officer

Max Glennie

Executive and Government Affairs Assistant

Chong Halseth

Account Manager, Finance

Jakita Hamilton

Office Manager

Kathleen Havey

Senior Advisor of Government Affairs

Laura Henry

Senior Director of Conferences and Professional Development

Jenevieve Hornijas

Senior Manager of Technology and Salesforce Administrator

Rachel Hutchison

Associate of Special Projects

Penelope “Pinky Pie” Jackelope

Motivational Associate

Gayla Johnson

Manager of Member Services

Victoria Jones

Senior Director of Data

Valerie Leigh

Bookeeper

Dennis Luebbers

Data Systems Engineer

Caitlyn Maltese

Director of Marketing

Kisha McCray

Manager of Effective Practice

Ashley Melon

Academy Associate

Kent Mitchell

Senior Director of State Affairs

Amirh Moore

Senior Associate of Government Affairs and Advocacy

Tim Oppenheim

Chief Information Officer

Malkia Payton-Jackson

Director of Alumni Engagement

Kadejah Pearson

Manager of Conferences and Events

Gregg Porter

Senior Director of Technology

Kenna Pruitt

Manager of Partners and Exhibitors

Joel C. Saldaña, Jr.

Senior Director of Governance and Operations

Thomas Sheridan

Deputy Director

Zuly Vazquez

Associate Manager, Early Head Start Programs

Yasmina Vinci

Executive Director

Emily Wagner

Director of Communications