Team
Our Team
Our team is committed to expanding equitable access to computer science and coding. We are former public educators, creatives, and lifelong learners who are deeply engaged and passionate about what we do.
Clark Merkley
Executive Director
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Abby Funabiki, MPA
Associate Executive Director
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Jared O'Leary, PhD
Director of Education & Research
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Karen Melara
Marketing Manager
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Tizara Taylor
District Coding Accelerator
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Suzanne B. Carlson, M. Ed.
District Coding Accelerator
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Brenda Bass
Lead PD Facilitator
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McKay Perkins, MS
Senior PD Facilitator
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Laurie Green
Senior PD Facilitator
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Heather Cunningham
Senior PD Facilitator
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Carlos Leon
Senior PD Facilitator
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Melody Hagaman
Senior PD Facilitator
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Ashley Waring
Senior PD Facilitator
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Kelly Powers
PD Facilitator
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Michael Hanahan
Marketing Consultant
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Emilie Martinez
Web Developer
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Stacie Mason, PhD
Research and Evaluation
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