shelby cooley
senior fellow
shelby enjoys supporting organizations as they implement equity values across strategy and measurement portfolios as well as building structures for student- and family-led research. she is passionate about developing cultures of inquiry, supporting cross-sector partnerships, and embedding research for systems change.
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denise juneau
senior fellow
denise has dedicated her career to combating educational injustice and investing in opportunities for institutionally underserved youth. she works to improve student achievement, increase youth voice and engagement, and involve young people and their communities in making equitable decisions about education.
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stephanie malia krauss
senior fellow
stephanie aims to ensure that young people of today are ready for the world of tomorrow—and that the world is ready for them. she works at the intersection of youth development, workforce development, and alternative secondary school pathways to transform traditional education systems to better prepare youth for the future.
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christine pitts
senior fellow
christine is a leading policy expert who works with various stakeholders in the education sector, including national and state advocates, government agencies, and education service providers. she is driven by a passion for implementing education policy with integrity and ensuring that students benefit from evidence-based practices.
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sara goldrick-rab
senior fellow
sara is a nationally renowned expert in the fields of college affordability and college students’ basic needs. sara’s work as a researcher and advocate has earned several awards and honors, including a carnegie fellowship, a william t. grant foundation faculty scholars award, and the american educational research association’s early career award.
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