Open Positions

Academy Associate

Posted: May 6, 2022

NHSA seeks a Academy Associate to support the growing administrative and creative work of The Academy at NHSA.

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Marketing and Design Manager

Posted: February 11, 2022

NHSA seeks a Marketing and Design Manager to develop and execute integrated digital campaigns to increase brand awareness and boost sales.

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Internship Program

Posted: December 23, 2021

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

Max Glennie

Executive and Government Affairs Assistant

Kisha McCray

Manager of Effective Practice

Courtney Boland

Manager of Digital Content

Dr. Deborah Bergeron

Deputy Director for Community Engagement and Innovation

Bob Bissen

Director of Government Affairs

Kristina Ellis

Manager of The Academy

Robin Essandoh

Chief Financial Officer

Chong Halseth

Account Manager, Finance

Kathleen Havey

Senior Advisor of Government Affairs

Jakita Hamilton

Office Manager

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

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

Lucy Truschel

Manager of Communications

Zuly Vazquez

Associate Manager, Early Head Start Programs

Yasmina Vinci

Executive Director

Emily Wagner

Director of Communications