Staff
Brittany Cannady, Senior Associate, Digital Media
Brittany is responsible for Advance CTE’s social media networks, monthly Member Newsletter, operating Advance CTE’s website and marketing for Advance CTE’s reports, papers and resources
Jeran Culina, Senior Policy Associate
Jeran serves as Senior Policy Associate for Advance CTE, supporting state policy and technical assistance work. Jeran has a focus on supporting states and communities create, share, use and manage information about nationwide efforts to expand high-quality and equitable career pathways.
Austin Estes, Data & Research Manager
Austin oversees Advance CTE's strategy to improve state data quality and use. He supports state efforts to improve equity and quality in CTE by developing tools and resources and providing technical assistance to help state leaders collect, validate and maximize the impact of their CTE data.
Katie Fitzgerald, Director of Communications and Membership
Katie oversees engagement with Advance CTE membership and manages the organization's communications portfolio, working with State CTE Directors, members and strategic partners to advance the defined mission of Advance CTE.
Sara Gassman, Senior Associate, Member Engagement & Professional Learning
Sara leads engagement with Advance CTE membership, connecting members to resources and to each other. Sara also oversees virtual and in-person opportunities for Advance CTE members, including the New State CTE Director Leadership Program.
Kimberly A. Green, Executive Director
Kimberly works directly with the Board of Directors to oversee the accomplishment of the Advance CTE and The Center to Advance CTE vision, missions and goals. Working with the Board, she helps set the direction of the organizations, execute the strategic plan and ensure the integrity and vitality of the organizations.
Meredith supports and advances Advance CTE’s federal and state policy priorities and initiatives, with a specific focus on the postsecondary and workforce areas.
Kate works with the Executive Director to oversee the accomplishment of Advance CTE and The Center to Advance CTE's strategic plan and carry out the mission and vision of the organization. She serves as an organizational spokesperson, and specializes in state policy and strategic communications.
Brian Robinson, Policy Associate
Brian directly supports Advance CTE’s strategy to improve the quality and effective use of state CTE data by supporting the research and development of frameworks and tools related to the implementation of state data systems. Brian also maintains the Learning that Works Resource Center.
As Senior Associate for Communications and State Engagement, Stacy will work to develop and implement communications and outreach strategies that support state leaders in their efforts, and advances Advance CTE’s mission, vision and priorities.
Consultants
Marie Barry, Independent Consultant
Marie formerly served as a State Director of CTE at the New Jersey Department of Education with years of experience in education, counseling, and workforce development.
Krissy Haynes, Finance & Operations Manager
Krissy supervises the execution of all Advance CTE events including, but not limited to, the Advance CTE Spring Meeting and the Advance CTE Fall Meeting. Krissy also handles accounts receivable and accounts payable for both Advance CTE and The Center for Advance CTE.