Allyson Kennedy, Ph.D.
Allyson Kennedy, Ph.D. is a scientist and public servant with over 15 years of experience advancing STEM education, international collaboration, and inclusive innovation. As a Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation, she led strategy and funding efforts for K–20 computing education, equity in STEM, and cross-border research partnerships. She also served as a U.S. Embassy Science Fellow in Thailand, where she helped shape bilateral science and education cooperation. Allyson holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Life Sciences and is passionate about using science policy to expand opportunity and global collaboration.
Our Team

Lien Diaz
Chief Executive Officer

Brenda Bass
Director, Curriculum & Professional Development, Operations

Suzanne B. Carlson, M. Ed.
Director of Development

CJ Carnahan
Director of Advancement and Communications

Dr. Heather Cunningham
Director, Educational Equity and Research

Rebecca Dovi
Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer

Monica Duck
Accounting and Financial Consultant

Connie Dunn
Computer Science PD Specialist, Manager, Curriculum Development and PD Design
Diane Gielas
Computer Science PD Specialist, Manager, Curriculum Development and PD Design

Becky Hansen
Computer Science PD Specialist, Manager, Curriculum Development and PD Design
Allyson Kennedy, Ph.D.
Strategic Partnerships Officer

Art Lopez
Project Manager

Cleveland Martin
Web Developer
Emilie Martinez
Web Developer

Rebecca Muller
Computer Science PD Specialist, Manager, Curriculum Development and PD Design