2013
MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY
COMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION FUNDING
1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Suite 600
Phone: (202) 383-0083
Fax: (202) 463-4803
www.cef.org
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COMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION FUNDING
2013 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the Committee for Education Funding
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2013 Board of Directors
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2013 Membership Directory
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Primary Contact List
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The Raben Group’s CEF Team
Joel Packer, Executive Director
jpacker@cef.org
Courtney Snowden
csnowden@cef.org
Rosa Mendoza
rmendoza@cef.org
Broderick Johnson
bjohnson@cef.org
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ABOUT THE
COMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION FUNDING
The Committee for Education Funding (CEF), which has compiled and published this
directory, is a coalition that was founded in 1969 with the goal of achieving adequate
federal financial support for our nation's educational system. The coalition is voluntary,
nonprofit and nonpartisan. CEF members include over 100 educational associations,
institutions, agencies, and organizations whose interests range from preschool to
postgraduate education in both public and private systems.
The purpose of CEF is to provide members of the general public and government
officials with information enabling them to better assess the need for funding of federal
education programs. CEF takes positions on federal education funding issues that
represent a consensus of its membership and then communicates those positions to
federal government officials and Members of Congress.
The Committee for Education Funding is managed by the Raben Group and is governed
by the membership as a whole with a sixteen member Board of Directors, which includes
three officers elected from among the membership. CEF publishes timely updates, holds
weekly meetings of its membership that provide a forum for information exchange and
policy discussions, and sponsors seminars on current policy issues led by recognized
experts. CEF provides information and assistance to Members of Congress and the
Administration on education funding issues as well as holding numerous briefings and
policy meetings with Congressional staff and Administration officials during the year. At
its annual Gala, CEF honors outstanding advocates of federal education investment.
As the oldest and largest coalition of education associations in existence, the Committee
for Education Funding provides a strong and unified voice in support of increasing federal
education funding. We invite comments and inquiries regarding CEF membership or its
publications.
Joel Packer
Executive Director
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Myrna Mandlawitz, President
School Social Work Association of
America
3001 Veazey Terrace, NW, Suite 825
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 686-1637
Noelle Ellerson, Treasurer
American Association of School
Administrators
1615 Duke Street
Alexandria,, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 875-0764
Kimberly Jones, Vice President
Council for Opportunity in Education
1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 347-7430
Joel Packer, Secretary and
Executive Director
1640 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 383-0083
Jamie Baxter, Past President
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
475 East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120
Phone: (412) 394-5700
JOCELYN BISSONNETTE, National Association of Federally Impacted Schools
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 419
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 624-3614
JONATHAN FANSMITH, American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 939-9359
JIM GELB
California State University
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 207
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 434-8060
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JON GENTILE
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
1307 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 478-4506
EARL HADLEY, American Federation of Teachers
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 879-4452
LINDSAY JONES, Council for Exceptional Children
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 264-9403
CYNDY LITTLEFIELD, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 405
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 862-9893
MEGAN MCCLEAN
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 785-6942
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ROBERT MORAN, American Association of State Colleges and Universities
1307 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 478-4653
DEBORAH RIGSBY
National School Boards Association
1680 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 838-6208
COREY WILLIAMS
National Education Association
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 822-7215
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Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU)
475 East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120
www.aiu3.net
Executive Director: Dr. Linda Hippert
linda.hippert@aiu3.net
(412) 394-5700
CEF Contacts:
Jamie Baxter, Director of Legislative Policy and Advocacy
jamie.baxter@aiu3.net
(412) 394-4966
Donna Micheaux, Assistant Executive Director for
Organizational Leadership and Development
donna.micheaux@aiu3.net
(412) 394-5700
Tammi Kinzel, Acting CFO
tammi.kinzel@aiu3.net
Fax Number:
(412) 394-5706
In 1970, the Pennsylvania State General Assembly created 29 intermediate units across
the state of Pennsylvania. Organized as a not-for-profit branch of the Pennsylvania
Department of Education, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) is the largest of these
agencies. The mission of the AIU is to provide educational options and opportunities
that maximize achievement for all learners.
Located just a few miles from the city of Pittsburgh in the scenic Waterfront
commercial development in Homestead, Pennsylvania, the AIU provides specialized
educational services to Allegheny County's 42 suburban school districts and 5
vocational/technical schools.
The AIU employs more than 1,800 employees at 421 sites and operates 12 family
centers and three schools for exceptional children. With nearly 130 programs for
infants, young children, students, and adults, the AIU receives funding through federal,
state, county, and private grants.
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Alliance for Excellent Education (AEE)
1201 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
www.all4ed.org
President: Bob Wise
bwise@all4ed.org
(202) 828-0828
CEF Contacts:
Fred Jones, Legislative Associate
fjones@all4ed.org
(202) 828-0828
Phillip Lovell, Vice President of Federal Advocacy
plovell@all4ed.org
(202) 828-0828
Jessica Cardichon, Director of Federal Advocacy
jcardichon@all4ed.org
(202) 828-0828
Martens Roc, Policy and Advocacy Associate
mroc@all4ed.org
(202) 828-0828
Fax Number:
(202) 828-0821
The Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington, DC-based national policy and
advocacy organization that works to improve national and federal policy so that all
students can achieve at high academic levels and graduate from high school ready for
success in college, work and citizenship in the twenty-first century.
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American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
www.aam-us.org
President: Ford W. Bell
fbell@aam-us.org
(202) 289-9110
CEF Contacts:
Ben Kershaw, Assistant Director, Congressional Relations
bkershaw@aam-us.org
(202) 218-7699
Gail Ravnitzky Silberglied, Senior Director, Government
Relations and Advocacy
gsilberglied@aam-us.org
(202) 218-7705
Auntaneshia Staveloz, State and Community Partnerships
astaveloz@aam-us.org
(202) 218-7685
Fax Number:
(202) 289-6578
The American Alliance of Museums is the one organization that supports all museums,
including art museums, history museums, science museums, military and maritime
museums, youth museums, aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, arboretums, historic
sites, presidential libraries, and science and technology centers. The Alliance works on
behalf of the nation's 17,500 museums and 400,000 museum employees – including
directors, curators, registrars, educators, exhibit designers, public relations officers,
development officers, security managers, trustees, students, and volunteers who work in
museums -- by developing standards and best practices and championing the cause of
museums. The Alliance is proud to serve as the national voice for museums,
highlighting their roles as key providers of education, economic engines, and community
anchors.
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American Association of Classified School Employees (AACSE)
C/o AFT
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.aacse.org
President: George Williams
(202) 879-4520
CEF Contact:
Tish Olshefski, Treasurer
tolshefs@aft.org
(202) 879-4520
Fax Number:
(202) 879-4597
The American Association of Classified School Employees is a coalition of unions
representing classified school employees. Classified school employees are the people
who keep the nation's schools running, such as custodians, teacher aides, bus drivers,
school lunch workers, maintenance workers, secretaries, and library workers. AACSE
has been representing classified school workers since 1958.
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American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
1307 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
www.aacte.org
President: Sharon P. Robinson
srobinson@aacte.org
(202) 293-2450
CEF Contacts:
Jon Gentile, Associate Director, Government Relations
jgentile@aacte.org
(202) 478-4506
Dr. Jane E. West, Senior Vice President
jwest@aacte.org
(202) 293-2450
Mary T. Harrill-McClellan, Director of Policy and Programs
mharrill@aacte.org
(202) 293-2450
Fax Number:
(202) 457-8095
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) is a national
voluntary association of higher education institutions and other organizations and is
dedicated to ensuring the highest quality preparation and continuing professional
development for teachers and school leaders in order to enhance PK-12 student
learning. The almost 800 institutions holding AACTE membership include private,
state, and municipal colleges and universities large and small located in every state, the
District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Collectively, the
AACTE membership prepares more than two-thirds of the new teachers entering
schools each year in the United States.
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American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036
www.aacc.nche.edu
President & CEO: Dr. Walter Bumphus
wbumphus@aacc.nche.edu
(202) 728-0200 Ext. 235
CEF Contacts:
Laurie Quarles, Legislative Associate
lquarles@aacc.nche.edu
(202) 728-0200 Ext. 249
David Baime, Senior Vice President, Government
Relations & Policy Analysis
dbaime@aacc.nche.edu
(202) 728-0200 Ext. 224
Jim Hermes, Associate Vice President
jhermes@aacc.nche.edu
(202) 728-0200 Ext. 216
Fax Number:
(202) 833-2467
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) represents approximately
1,200 two-year colleges that enroll more than 8 million credit students annually. More
than 90 percent of the nation’s public community, technical and junior colleges as well
as independent two-year and Tribal colleges are AACC members. Community colleges
educate nearly half of the nation’s undergraduate students and provide training for
millions of others seeking to upgrade their job skills.
American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
1615 Duke Street
Alexandria,, VA 22314
www.aasa.org
President: Benny Gooden
(703) 528-0700
Executive Director: Dr. Daniel Domenech
(703) 528-0700
CEF Contact:
Noelle Ellerson, Assistant Director, Policy Analysis and Advocacy
nellerson@aasa.org
(703) 774-6935
Fax Number:
(703) 841-1543
The American Association of School Administrators is the professional organization for
more than 14,000 educational leaders across the United States and Canada and in many
other parts of the world. Founded in 1865, members of AASA include superintendents
of schools and other central office administrators, building level administrators
(principals), college and university administrators and professors, and administrators
from other local, regional, state and national educational agencies.
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American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
1307 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
www.aascu.org
President: Dr. Muriel A. Howard
(202) 293-7070
CEF Contacts:
Robert Moran, Director of Federal Relations
moranr@aascu.org
(202) 478-4653
Edward Elmendorf, Senior Vice President for Government
Relations
elmendorfe@aascu.org
(202) 478-4651
Makese Motley, Assistant Director of Federal Relations
motelym@aascu.org
(202) 478-4652
Fax Number:
(202) 478-5491
AASCU is a Washington-based higher education association of more than 400 public
colleges, universities and systems whose members share a learning- and teachingcentered culture, a historic commitment to underserved student populations and a
dedication to research and creativity that advances their regions’ economic progress and
cultural development. AASCU institutions enroll nearly 4 million students.
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American Council on Education (ACE)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
www.acenet.edu
President: Molly Corbett Broad
president@ace.nche.edu
(202) 939-9300
CEF Contacts:
Jonathan Fansmith, Associate Director, Office of Government
Relations
jfansmith@acenet.edu
(202) 939-9359
Becky H. Timmons, Assistant Vice President, Government
Relations
btimmons@acenet.edu
(202) 939-9355
Fax Number:
(202) 833-4762
The American Council on Education (ACE) is the national coordinating body for
American higher education. An independent, nonprofit association founded in 1918,
ACE represents all accredited postsecondary institutions as well as national and regional
higher education associations. ACE has a predominant interest in federal student
financial assistance, institutional finance, federal resource allocation as it affects higher
education, and matters of legal and regulatory policy. ACE conducts research and
analysis in regard to the condition of higher education, trends in minority participation,
the adult learner, and students with disabilities. ACE also administers the General
Educational Development (GED) test.
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American Counseling Association (ACA)
5999 Stevenson Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
www.counseling.org
President: Dr. Brad Erford
berford@counseling.org
(800) 347-6647
Executive Director and CEO: Richard Yep
ryep@counseling.org
(800) 347-6647 Ext. 231
CEF Contacts:
Jessica Eagle, Legislative Representative
jeagle@counseling.org
(800) 347-6647 Ext. 202
Scott Barstow, Public Policy Director
sbarstow@counseling.org
(800) 347-6647 Ext. 234
Fax Number:
(800) 473-2329
The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a not-for-profit, professional and
educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the
counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world’s largest association
exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings, including
elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools. ACA provides leadership training,
publications, continuing education opportunities, advocacy services, and professional
and ethical standards to more than 50,000 members. The association represents the
interests of the profession before congress and federal agencies and strives to promote
recognition of professional counselors to the public and the media. ACA has 19
chartered divisions in specialize areas of counseling and 56 chartered branches
representing U.S. states and areas in Europe and Latin America.
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American Educational Research Association (AERA)
1430 K Street, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20003
www.aera.net
President: Barbara L. Schneider
(202) 238-3200
Executive Director: Dr. Felice J. Levine
flevine@aera.net
(202) 238-3200
CEF Contact:
Dr. Gerald E. Sroufe, Director of Government Relations
jsroufe@aera.net
(202) 238-3200
Fax Number:
(202) 238-3250
The American Educational Research Association represents the 25,000 educators who,
as a major activity, conduct research and evaluation in education. Now in its 96th year,
the AERA provides a comprehensive program of publications, training, fellowships, and
meetings designed both to disseminate research findings and to improve the profession.
The annual meeting of the AERA attracts more than 14,000 education researchers from
the United States and around the world. While predominantly university-based,
membership includes representation from school systems, state and federal agencies,
foundations, and private corporations and organizations. The AERA believes high
quality research and evaluation are the basis for sound educational policy and programs.
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American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA)
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 408
Washington, DC 20036
www.AFSAadmin.org
President: Diann Woodard
diannwoodard@aol.com
(202) 986-4209
Executive Director: Dr. Paul Wolotsky
pdw@AFSAadmin.org
(202) 986-4209
CEF Contacts:
Nick Spina, Director of Government Affairs
nspina@AFSAadmin.org
(202) 986-4209
Quawanna Thomas
APSA@APSAadmin.org
(202) 986-4209
Fax Number:
(202) 986-4211
The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), AFL-CIO is the only labor
union representing public school principals, vice principals, administrators, supervisors,
and other education professionals. For more than 30 years AFSA has been a strong,
powerful advocate for public education, and the tools its members need to deliver the
highest quality public school education possible to students of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds. AFSA provides members with vital services and training in
areas that include professional development; collective bargaining; contract
enforcement; legal counsel; legislative services; political action; organizing;
health/welfare benefits, and money-saving programs. AFSA members number more
than 20,000, and live and work throughout the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and
Puerto Rico.
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American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
1625 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.afscme.org
President: Lee Saunders
(202) 429-1100
CEF Contacts:
Becky Levin, Legislative Affairs Specialist
blevin@afscme.org
(202) 429-1184
Ed Jayne, Associate Director of Federal Government Affairs
ejayne@afscme.org
(202) 429-1188
Fran Bernstein, Policy Analyst, Department of Federal
Government Affairs
fbernstein@afscme.org
(202) 429-1164
Fax Number:
(202) 223-3413
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has
1.6 million members, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing unions within the
AFL-CIO. AFSCME organizes for social and economic justice in the workplace and
through political action and legislative advocacy.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.aft.org
President: Randi Weingarten
(202) 879-4452
CEF Contacts:
Earl Hadley, Assistant Director
ehadley@aft.org
(202) 879-4452
Tor Cowan, Director
tcowan@aft.org
(202) 879-4452
Jane Meroney, Deputy Director
Email : jmerony@aft.org
(202) 879-4452
Fax Number:
(202) 879-4402
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) represents 1.5 million Pre-K through 12th
grade teachers, paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education
faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; nurses and
healthcare workers; and early childhood educators.
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American Institutes for Research (AIR)
1000 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
www.air.org
President: David Myers
(202) 403-5000
Executive Vice-President and Director: Gina Burkhardt
gburkhardt@air.org
(202) 403-5369
CEF Contact:
Paul Kimmelman, Senior Advisor
6175 Bear Cv. S.
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(630) 842-8034
pkimmelman@air.org
Fax: (630) 649-6705
Fax Number:
(202) 879-4597
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Washington, DC, the American Institutes for
Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral
and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and
internally in the areas of health, education, and workforce productivity. AIR is a national
leader in teaching and learning improvements, providing research, assessment,
evaluation, and technical assistance to ensure that all students – particularly those facing
historical disadvantages – have access to high-quality, effective education. For more
information, visit ww.air.org.
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American Library Association (ALA)
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
www.ala.org
President: Maureen Sullivan
(800) 545-2433
Executive Director: Keith Michael Fiels
kfiels@ala.org
(800) 545-2433
CEF Contact:
Jeff Kratz, Assistant Director
1616 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 628-8410
jkratz@alawash.org
Fax: (202) 628-8419
Fax Number:
(312) 440-9374
The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the
world. Its 64,000 members represent all types of libraries -- state, public, school,
academic, and special libraries serving persons in government, commerce, armed
services, hospitals, prisons, and other institutions. ALA is the chief advocate for the
people of the United States to achieve and maintain high-quality library and information
services -- whether by protecting the right to read, educating librarians, improving
library services, or making information accessible to everyone.
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American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
45610 Woodland Rd, Suite 300
Sterling, VA 20166
www.amsa.org
President and CEF contact: Elizabeth Wiley
Email: pres@amsa.org
(202) 316-8254
Interim Executive Director: Meeghan De Cagna
E-mail:mdecagna@amsa.org
(703) 620-6600
CEF Contacts:
Kathy Wollner, National Policy Chair
policy.chair@amsa.org
(703) 620-6600
Whitney McFadden, National Policy Coordinator
Email: policy.national@amsa.org
(703) 620-6600
Fax Number:
(703) 620-6445
Founded in 1950, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) is the nation’s
oldest and largest independent organization representing physicians-in-training. With
more than 35,000 members and 500 chartered chapters across the country, AMSA is a
student-governed organization committed to representing the concerns of physiciansin-training. AMSA members include medical students, premedical students, interns,
residents, and practicing physicians.
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
1101 King Street, Suite 625
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.schoolcounselor.org
President: Sylinda Banks, Ed.D.
asca@schoolcouncelor.org
(703) 683-2722
Executive Director: Kwok-Sze Richard Wong, Ed.D.
asca@schoolcounselor.org
(703) 683-2722
CEF Contact:
Amanda Fitzgerald, Director of Public Policy
afitzgerald@schoolcounselor.org
(703) 683-2722
Fax Number:
(703) 683-1619
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3)
professional organization based in Alexandria, VA. ASCA supports school counselors’
efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development.
ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research
and advocacy to more than 31,000 professional school counselors around the globe.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
www.asha.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClassroomAcoustics &
www.facebook.com/AshaAdvocacy?ref=ts&fref=ts
President-Elect: Patricia A. Prelock, PhD, CCC-SLP
(301) 296-5700
Chief Executive Officer: Arlene Pietranton, Ph.D., CAE
apietranton@asha.org
(301) 296-5700
Fax Number:
(301) 571-0457
CEF Contacts:
Neil Snyder, Director, Federal Advocacy
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 715
Washington, DC 20001
E-mail : nsnyder@asha.org
(202) 624-7750
Ingrida Lusis, Director of Political & Federal Advocacy
E-mail : ilusis@asha.org
(202) 624-5951
George Lyons, Director, Director of Government Relations &
Public Policy
E-mail : glyons@asha.org
(202) 296-5700
Fax Number:
(202) 624-5955
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more
than 166,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists,
speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology
support personnel, and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing
hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including
hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and
language problems, including swallowing disorders. Approximately half of ASHA’s
members (53.5%) work in educational settings.
In addition, colleges and universities throughout the United States which offer master’s
degree programs in speech-language pathology (SLP) or clinical doctoral programs in
audiology (A) can voluntarily seek accreditation by the Council on Academic
Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
The CAA is recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education
and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Of this total, there are currently 73 accredited clinical doctoral programs in audiology,
including 5 consortia and one additional program in candidacy, and 242 accredited
master’s programs in speech-language pathology (an additional 9 programs in
candidacy/pre-accreditation). In total, for the 2010-11 academic year, there were 16,881
individuals enrolled in graduate or doctoral programs and 28,471 individuals enrolled in
undergraduate Communication Sciences & Disorders programs.
American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC)
2250 North University Parkway #4865
Provo, UT 84604
www.asacc.org
Executive Director and CEF Contact: Phil Clegg
(801) 785-9784
phil@asacc.org
Toll Free (888) 240-4993
CEF Contacts:
John Ravekes, Advocacy Advisor
jravekes@yahoo.com
(757) 876-6506
Jerry O’Sullivan, Chair, Board of Trustees
E-mail : jqosullibvan@yahoo.com
(414) 943-5304
Fax Number:
(801) 406-4385
The American Student Association of Community Colleges is a student-centered
national network through which student leaders representing the largest constituency of
American higher education learn and serve, speak and act. Its purpose is to educate its
members in the dynamics of organizational leadership and development, public service
and civic action. The Association represents the importance of lifelong learning as the
foundation of the nation’s social and economic progress. It holds that everyone in
America should enjoy educational access and equity according to their ability to benefit,
in order that their talents, lives and careers are rewarding to both themselves and
society, and that the nation’s workforce will continue to excel in global economic
competition.
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ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
www.ascd.org
President: Becky Berg
(703) 578-9600
Executive Director and CEO: Dr. Gene R. Carter
(703) 578-9600
CEF Contacts:
David Griffith, Public Policy Director
(703) 575-5621
dgriffith@ascd.org
Fax: (703) 575-5486
Megan Wolfe, Advocacy Manager
(703) 575-5616
Email: megan.wolfe@ascd.org
Fax:(703) 575-5997
Melissa Mellor, Outreach Manager
(703) 575-5637
mmellor@ascd.org
Fax:(703) 575-5920
ACSD is the global leader in developing and delivering innovative programs, products,
and services that empower educators to support the success of each learner. Comprising
140,000 members – superintendents, principals, teachers, professors, and advocates for
more than 134 countries – the ACSD community also includes 56 affiliate organizations.
The nonprofit’s diverse, nonpartisan membership is its greatest strength, projecting a
powerful, unified voice to decision makers around the world. To learn more about how
ASCD supports educators as they learn, teach, and lead, visit www.ascd.org.
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Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
1410 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.acteonline.org
Executive Director: LeAnn Wilson
lwilson@acteonline.org
(703) 683-9315
CEF Contacts:
Mitch Coppes, Legislative Liaison
mcoppes@acteonline.org
(703) 683-9316
Steve DeWitt, Senior Director of Public Policy
sdewitt@acteonline.org
(703) 683-9311
Alisha Hyslop, Assistant Director of Public Policy
ahyslop@acteonline.org
(703) 683-9331
Fax Number:
(703) 683-7424
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest notfor-profit education association dedicated to the advancement of education that
prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Founded in 1926, ACTE has more
than 25,000 members; career and technical educators, administrators, researchers,
guidance counselors and others involved in planning and conducting career and
technical education programs at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. ACTE
provides advocacy, public awareness and access to information on career and technical
education, professional development and tools that enable members to be successful
and effective leaders.
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Association of American Publishers (AAP)
455 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
www.publishers.org
President & CEO: Tom Allen
tallen@publishers.org
(202) 347-3375
CEF Contacts:
Allan R. Adler, General Counsel & Vice President,
Government Affairs
(202) 220-4544
adler@publishers.org
Bruce Hildebrand, Executive Director for Higher Education
bhildebrand@publishers.org
(202) 220-4542
Jay Diskey, Executive Director, School Division
jdiskey@publishers.org
(202) 220-4549
General contact:
info@publishers.org
Fax Number:
(202) 347-3690
The Association of American Publishers is the leading national trade association for the
US book and journal publishing industry. Its 300 members are the premier publishers
of high-quality commercial, entertainment, education, professional and scholarly content
for all physical and digital formats. AAP advocates on behalf of members’ priorities in
legislative, regulatory and policy issues regionally, nationally and worldwide. Its focus
spans all aspects of intellectual property protection, worldwide copyright enforcement,
developments in digital and new technology, funding for education, tax and trade,
censorship and literacy. AAP also showcases the value of content and the critical role of
the dynamic US publishing industry.
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Association of American Universities (AAU)
1200 New York Avenue NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005
www.aau.edu
President & CEO: Dr. Hunter Rawlings III
(202) 408-7500
Dr. John Vaughn, Executive Vice President
(202) 408-7500
CEF Contacts:
Julia Smith, Federal Relations Associate
julia_smith@aau.edu
(202) 408-7500
Matthew Owens, Vice President for Federal Relations
matt_owens@aau.edu
(202) 408-7500
Mollie Benz Flounlacker, Associate Vice President for Federal
Relations
mollie_benz@aau.edu
(202) 408-7500
Fax Number:
(202) 408-8184
The Association of American Universities (AAU) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
of 62 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1900 to advance the international standing of U.S. research universities,
AAU today focuses on issues that are important to research-intensive universities, such
as funding for research, research policy issues, and graduate and undergraduate
education. AAU member universities are on the leading edge of innovation, scholarship,
and solutions that contribute to the nation’s economy, security, and well-being. The 60
universities in the United States award more than one-half of all doctoral degrees and 55
percent of those in the sciences and engineering.
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Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036
www.acct.org
President & CEO: J. Noah Brown
nbrown@acct.org
(202) 775-4667
CEF Contacts:
Jennifer Stiddard, Senior Public Policy Associate
jstiddard@acct.org
(202) 775-6486
Jee Hang Lee, Vice President for Public Policy and External
Affairs
jhlee@acct.org
(202) 775-4450
Kevin Miller, Public Policy Associate
kmiller@acct.org
(202) 775-4464
Fax Number:
(202) 223-1297
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is a non-profit educational
organization of governing boards, representing more than 6,500 elected and appointed
trustees who govern over 1,200 community, technical, and junior colleges in the United
States.
These community professionals, business officials, public policy leaders, and leading
citizens offer their time and talent to serve on the governing boards of our country’s
most innovative higher education institutions-community, junior, and technical collegesand make decisions that affect more than 1,200 colleges and over 11 million students
annually.
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Association of Educational Publishers (AEP)
300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste, 200
Wilmington, DE 19801
www.AEPweb.org
Director of Programs: Susan Fletcher
sfletcher@aepweb.org
(302) 295-8343
CEF Contact:
Stacey Pusey, Content Manager
spusey@AEPweb.org
(302) 295-8349
Fax Number:
(302) 656-2918
The only professional organization that serves the diverse needs of the entire
educational resource community, the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP)
encouraging and advocating for professional, quality content for teaching and learning.
Founded in 1895, AEP now helps its members in navigating the global realities of
educational publishing in the 21st Century. AEP is at the forefront of the educational
publishing industry, taking a leading role in efforts such as the Learning Resource
Metadata Initiative (LRMI), which is changing the way educational materials are found
on the Internet; Innovation through Inclusion, promoting industry-wide diversity; and
representation of educational publishers on matters such as new legislation and
funding. Through its events, publications and recognition programs, AEP works to
inform and advance the industry and to define and applaud excellence in the field.
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Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 405
Washington, DC 20036
www.ajcunet.edu
President: Rev. Michael J. Sheeran, SJ
(202) 862-9893
msheeran@ajcunet.edu
CEF Contact:
Cynthia (Cyndy) Littlefield, Vice President for Federal Relations
cyndylit@aol.com
(202) 862-9893
Fax Number:
(202) 862-8523
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) is the national organization
representing 28 institutions of higher education in the United States. AJCU was founded
in 1970 to assist in improving the educational effectiveness of the institutions, and to
articulate the unique mission and focus on excellence for Jesuit higher education. AJCU
works with the executive and legislative branches of government to effect
appropriations, budget, tax and authorizing issues relevant to higher education. AJCU
federal relations network is comprised of representatives from the 28 institutions that
meet annually during the CEF Legislative Conference and Dinner. AJCU holds a
national meeting of its board of directors twice a year. Thirty-two conferences,
representing both academic and administrative areas, meet annually.
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Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (A·P·L·U)
1307 New York Avenue NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4722
www.aplu.org
President: Peter McPherson
(202) 478-6040
CEF Contacts:
Sang Han, Director, Congressional and Governmental Affairs
shan@aplu.org
(202) 478-6079
Kari McCarron, Assistant Director, Congressional and
Governmental Affairs
Email: kmcarron@aplu.org
(202) 478-6052
Jennifer Poulakidas, Vice President, Congressional and
Governmental Affairs
Email: jpoulakidas@aplu.org
(202) 478-6053
Fax Number:
(202) 478-6046
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (A·P·L·U) is a research,
advocacy, and action organization of over 215 public research universities, land-grant
institutions, and state university systems with member campuses in all 50 states, U.S.
territories and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1887, APLU is the nation’s oldest
higher education association. Member campuses enroll more than 3.6 million
undergraduate and 1.1 million graduate students, employ more than 670,000 faculty and
administrators, and conduct nearly two-thirds of all university-based research, totaling
more than $34 billion annually.
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Association of Public Television Stations (APTS)
2100 Crystal Drive, Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22202
www.apts.org
President & CEO: Patrick Butler
(202) 654-4200
CEF Contacts:
Kate Riley, Director, Government Relations
kriley@apts.org
(202) 654-4206
Jennifer Kieley, Director, Government Relations
Email: jkieley@apts.org
(202) 654-4210
Cait Beroza, Advocacy & Social Media Manager
cberoza@apts.org
(202) 654-4221
Fax Number:
(202) 654-4236
APTS Action, Inc. is a nonprofit, affiliated organization of the Association of Public
Television Stations (APTS), whose members are the nation’s public television stations.
APTS Action, Inc. represents public television stations’ interests before Congress and
seeks to assure the growth and continued funding of public television. Online:
www.apts.org
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Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO)
11401 North Shore Drive
Reston, VA 20190
www.asbointl.org
President: Ron F. McCulley
ron.mcculley@dcsdk12.org
(866) 682-2729
Executive Director: John D. Musso
jmusso@asbointl.org
(703) 708-7061
CEF Contact:
Ron A. Skinner, Deputy Executive Director
rskinner@asbointl.org
(703) 708-7068
Fax Number:
(703) 478-0205
Founded in 1910, ASBO International has over 4,000 school business management
professionals as members. Our members are the finance decision makers in school
districts around the world. They are the people, traditionally behind the scenes, whose
job it is to make sure that whatever resources are available for educating our children are
used efficiently and effectively to provide good teachers and a school environment that
optimizes learning. School business officials are responsible for helping to ensure that
students have a way to get to school, feel safe in their classrooms, and have the supplies
they need to learn and grow. ASBO provides programs and services to our members to
promote the highest standards of school business management practices
Boston University (BU)
1 Silber Way
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
www.bu.edu/federal
President/CEO: Robert (Bob) Brown
president@bu.edu
(617) 353-2000
CEF Contact:
Jennifer L. Grodsky, Vice President of Federal Relations
1200 G. Street NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
grodsky@bu.edu
(202) 434-8718
Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internally recognized institution of higher
education and research. With more than 33,000 students, 10,000 faculty and staff, and
250 fields of study, it is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States.
BU consists of 16 schools and colleges, along with a number of multi-disciplinary
centers and institutes integral to the University’s research and teaching mission.
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California Department of Education (CDE)
3105 South Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
www.cde.ca.gov
Superintendent: Tom Torlakson
(916) 319-0800
CEF Contacts:
Julia Martin, Federal Liaison
jmartin@bruman.com
(202) 965-3652
Aaron Goldstein, Legislative Assistant
agoldstein@bruman.com
(202) 965-3652
Steven Spillan, Attorney
sspillan@bruman.com
(202) 965-3652
Fax Number:
(202) 965-8913
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state’s diverse and
dynamic public school system that is responsible for the education of over 7 million
children and young adults in more than 9,000 schools. The Department and the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and
regulations and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary and secondary
school programs, adult education, and some preschool and child care programs. CDE’s
mission is to provide leadership, assistance, oversight, and resources so that every
Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards. The
Department is committed to working as partners with local schools to improve student
achievement. CDE goals include holding local educational agencies accountable for
student achievement in all programs and for all groups of students, building local
capacity to enable all students to achieve state standards, and expanding and improving
a system of recruiting, developing, and supporting teachers that instills excellence in
every classroom, preschool through adult.
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California State University (CSU)
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 207
Washington, DC 20001
www.calstate.edu/FederalRelations
Chancellor: Timothy White
401 Golden Shore Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 951-4700
CEF Contacts:
Jim Gelb, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Federal Relations
jgelb@calstate.edu
(202) 434-8060
George Conant, Legislative Director
gconant@calstate.edu
(202) 434-8060
Kathryn Buechel, Policy Analyst
kbuechel@calstate.edu
(202) 434-8060
Fax Number:
(202) 434-8066
The California State University is the largest system of senior higher education in the
country, with 23 campuses, approximately 427,000 students and 44,000 faculty and staff.
The CSU awards over 95,000 degrees annually and since its creation in 1961 has
conferred nearly 2.6 million. The CSU is renowned for the quality of its teaching and for
the job-ready graduates it produces. The mission of the CSU is to provide high-quality,
affordable education to meet the ever changing needs of the people of California. With
its commitment to excellence, diversity and innovation, the CSU is the university system
that is working for California.
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Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
www.clasp.org
President: Alan W. Houseman
(202) 906-8001
ahouse@clasp.org
CEF Contacts:
Marcie Foster, Policy Analyst
mwmfoster@clasp.org
(202) 906-8033
Vickie Choitz, Senior Policy Analyst
vchoitz@clasp.org
(202) 906-8048
Fax Number:
(202) 842-2885
CLASP (Center for Law and Social Policy) is a nonpartisan policy advocacy organization
that promotes policies at the federal, state and local levels to improve the lives of lowincome people. We focus on policies that strengthen families and create pathways to
education and work. CLASP provides nonpartisan research, policy analysis, and targeted
technical assistance to advocates, policymakers, and government administrators at the
federal, state, and local levels. We also conduct policy advocacy within both the
legislative and administrative branches of government. CLASP’s postsecondary work
aims to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of higher education for low-income and
lower skilled students, to support these students’ postsecondary success, and to improve
and strengthen higher education data and accountability systems.
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Citizen Schools
308 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
www.citizenschools.org
President: Emily McCann
emilymccann@citizenschools.org
(617) 695-2300
CEO and Co-Founder: Eric Schwarz
ericschwarz@citizenschoolz.org
(617) 695-2300
CEF Contacts:
Christin Driscoll, Executive Director of Public Policy &
Communications
2400 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 701
Arlington, VA 22201
christindriscoll@citizenschools.org
(703) 524-2552
Callie Kozlak, Director of Public Funding Strategy
E-mail : calliekozlak@citizenschools.org
(703) 524-2552
Fax Number:
(703) 524-2552
Citizen Schools partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for low-income
children in seven states across the country. We mobilize a second shift of afternoon
educators, who provide academic support, leadership development, and
"apprenticeships"—hands-on projects taught by volunteers from business and civic
organizations. At Citizen Schools, students develop the skills they need to succeed in
high school, college, the workforce, and civic life.
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City Colleges of Chicago
226 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60606
www.ccc.edu
Chancellor: Cheryl Hyman
(312) 553-2510
chyman@ccc.edu
Fax: (312) 553-2879
Chairman of the Board: Paula Wolff
(312) 553-2545
pwolff1@ccc.edu
Fax: (312) 553-2529
Fax Number:
(312) 553-2545
CEF Contact:
Dean C. Tsilikas, Federal Liaison
(202) 725-3001
ctsilikas@ccc.edu
Fax: (3120 553-2520
Founded in 1911, the City Colleges of Chicago is one of the nation’s largest community
college districts and the largest in Illinois. Almost six thousand faculty and staff help
prepare more than 120,000 students each year to pursue higher education, enter the
workforce and advance their careers. Stretching from the far Northwest Side to the
city’s southern border, City Colleges’ reach is expansive. The District serves students on
seven campuses and seven satellite sites. It also oversees two restaurants, five child care
facilities, a trade school, a French pastry school, a center for distance learning, a
workforce institute, the WYCC TV Channel 20 public television station and WKKC
89.3 FM radio station.
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The College Board
45 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023-6692
www.collegeboard.org
President: David Coleman
(212) 713-8000
Fax: (212) 713-8103
CEF Contacts:
Karen Lanning, Director of Federal Relations
1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-2375
klanning@collegeboard.org
(202) 741-4748
Stefanie Sanford, Chief of Global Policy & Advocacy
ssanford@collegeboard.org
(202) 741-4700
Eleanor Vogelsang, Associate Director, Government Relations
evogelsang@collegeboard.org
(202) 741-4705
Marilyn Cushman, Assistant Director
mcushman@collegeboard.org
(202) 741-4702
Fax Number:
(202) 741-4743
The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects
students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was
created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is
made up of more than 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is
dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board
helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college
through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the
SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the
education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators
and schools. For further information, visit www.collegeboard.com.
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Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO)
1101 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
www.coheao.org
President: Ms. Maria Livolsi
5 University Place, A301
Rensselear,, NY 12144
mlivolso@albany.edu
(518) 525-2628
Executive Director & CEF Contact:
Harrison M. Wadsworth III
hwadsworth@wpllc.net
(202) 289-3910
CEF Contact:
Wes Huffman, Legislative and Publications Director
whuffman@wpllc.net
(202) 289-3910
Fax Number:
(202) 371-0197
The Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations’ membership represents
educational institutions and their service providers that have disbursed more than $31
billion in Perkins Student Loans to some 12 million students. In addition to managing
Perkins Loans, COHEAO members work on institutional grants and loans, accounts
receivable management and financial education. COHEAO provides a forum for
working on these campus-based program issues and for advancing the association’s
overall mission of helping make higher education possible and affordable.
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Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1010
Washington, DC 20005
www.cosn.org
Chair: Jean Tower
jtower@nsboro.k12.ma.us
(202) 861-2676
CEO & CEF Contact: Keith R. Krueger
keith@cosn.org
(202) 861-2676
CEF Contacts:
Jon Bernstein
jbernstein@jbernsteinstrategy.com
(202) 263- 2572
Irene Spero, Chief Strategy Officer
irene@cosn.org
(202) 861-2671
Fax Number:
(202) 393-2011
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is the country’s premier voice in
education technology leadership with a mission to serve as the national organization for
K-12 technology leaders who use technology strategically to ultimately improve teaching
and learning. CoSN provides products and services to support and nurture leadership
development, advocacy, coalition building, and awareness of emerging technologies.
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Council for a Strong America (CSA)
1212 New York Ave NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
202-776-0027
www.councilforastrongamerica.org
President: David Kass
dkass@councilforastrongamerica.org
(202) 464-7000
Miriam Rollin, Chief Operating Officer/Vice President
mrollin@councilforastrongamerica.org
(202) 464-7001
CEF Contacts:
Nick Alexander, Federal Policy Director
nalexander@councilforastrongamerica.org
(202) 464-7014
Jenny Harper, Federal Policy Deputy Director
jwharper@councilforastrongamerica.org
(202) 683-9763
Fax Number:
(202) 776-0110
The Council for a Strong America is the parent organization of four bi-partisan
membership organizations – FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS, MISSION:
READINESS, AMERICA’S EDGE, and SHEPHERDING THE NEXT
GENERATION. Our members – law enforcement leaders, retired admirals and
generals, business leaders, and faith leaders respectively – work to educate policymakers
and the public about research-based public investments that help at-risk children
succeed and make our nation stronger. Together with allies, we work to ensure that
every child has access to proven programs that help them get the right start in life, keep
them on a path towards being a productive citizen, and help those who start to falter get
back on track. Current issues include: early childhood care and education, K-12
education reform, school safety/climate/discipline, child nutrition, afterschool and
summer learning, and other programs that help at-risk children.
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Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22202
www.cec.sped.org
President: Christy A. Chambers
president@cec.sped.org
(703) 264-9403
Executive Director: Bruce Ramirez
brucer@cec.sped.org
(703) 264-9415
CEF Contacts:
Deborah A. Ziegler, Associate Executive Director for Policy and
Advocacy Services
debz@cec.sped.org
(703) 264-9406
Lindsay Jones, Senior Director for Policy and Advocacy Services
lindsayj@cec.sped.org
(703) 264-9403
Kim Hymes, Director for Policy and Advocacy Services
kimh@cec.sped.org
(703) 264-9441
Fax Number:
(703) 243-0410
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional
organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with
disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental
policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for
individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and
resources necessary for effective professional practice.
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Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
www.coenet.us
President: Dr. Arnold L. Mitchem
arnold.mitchem@coenet.us
(202) 347-7430
Executive Vice President: Maureen Hoyler
Maureen.Hoyler@coenet.us
(202) 347-7430
CEF Contact:
Kimberly Jones, Associate Vice President , Public Policy
kimberly.jones@coenet.us
(202) 347-7430
Fax Number:
(202) 347-0786
The Council for Opportunity in Education is a nonprofit organization, established in
1981 and based in Washington, DC, dedicated to furthering the expansion of
educational opportunities throughout the United States. Through its numerous
membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and
agencies that host Federal TRIO Programs to help low-income and first-generation
students, students with disabilities, and adult learners and veterans enter and graduate
from college.
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
One Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
www.ccsso.org
President: Mitchell Chester,
Massachusetts Commissioner of Education
Executive Director: Chris Minnich
(202) 336-7000
CEF Contact:
Peter Zamora, Director of Federal Relations
Peterz@ccsso.org
(202) 336-7003
Fax Number:
(202) 408-8076
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide,
nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and
secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense
Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. CCSSO provides leadership,
advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. The Council seeks
member consensus on major educational issues and expresses their views to civic and
professional organizations, federal agencies, Congress, and the public.
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Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS)
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 702
Washington, DC 20004
www.cgcs.org
Executive Director: Michael Casserly
mcasserly@cgcs.org
(202) 393-2427
CEF Contacts:
Manish Naik, Manager of Legislative Services
mnaik@cgcs.org
(202) 393-2427
Jeff Simering, Director of Legislative Services
jsimering@cgcs.org
(202) 393-2427
Gabriela Uro, Manager of ELL Policy & Research
guro@cgcs.org
(202) 393-2427
Fax Number:
(202) 393-2400
The Council of the Great City Schools is the only national organization exclusively
representing the needs of urban public schools. Composed of 67 large city school
districts, its mission is to promote the cause of urban schools and to advocate for innercity students through legislation, research and media relations. The organization also
provides a network for school districts sharing common problems to exchange
information, and to collectively address new challenges as they emerge in order to
deliver the best possible education for urban youth.
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DeVry Inc.
3005 Highland Parkway
Downers Grove, IL 60515
www.devry.edu
President & CEO: Daniel Hamburger
dhamburger@devry.edu
(630) 353-3832
CEF Contacts:
Sharon Thomas Parrot, Senior Vice President, External Relations,
Chief Regulatory Compliance Officer
sthomasparrott@devry.edu
(630) 515-3146
Tom Babel, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
tbabel@devry.edu
(630) 515-3133
DeVry’s purpose is to empower its students to achieve their educational and career
goals. DeVry (NYSE:DV, member S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a global provider of
educational services and the parent organization of Advanced Academics, American
University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education,
Carrington College, Carrington College California, Chamberlain College of Nursing,
DeVry Brasil, DeVry University, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross
University of Veterinary Medicine. These institutions offer a wide array of programs in
business, healthcare, technology, accounting and finance. For more information, visit
www.devryinc.com.
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Easter Seals
233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
www.easterseals.com
President: James E. Williams, JR
(312) 726-6200
jwillams@easterseals.org
Fax: (312) 726-1484
CEF Contacts:
Katy Beh Neas, Senior Vice President
1425 K Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20005
kneas@easterseals.com
(202) 347-3066
Lauren Kamnik, Government Relations Specialist
lkamnik@easterseals.com
(202) 347-3066
Fax Number:
(202) 737-7914
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their
families, live better lives for nearly 100 years. From child development centers to
physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals, through
a network of 73 affiliates and their 550 service sites, offers a variety of services to help
people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals. Easter Seals
federal public policy agenda includes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and
all parts of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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Education Industry Association (EIA)
1839 Batten Hollow Road
Vienna, VA 22182
www.educationindustry.org
President: Joseph Olchefske
jolchefski@mosaicaEducation.com
(703) 938-2429
CEF Contact:
Steve Pines, Executive Director
spines@educationinudstry.org
(703) 938-2429
Fax Number:
(703) 242-1479
The Education Industry Association is the nation’s leading trade association for private
sector providers of tutoring/test-prep, school management/school improvement
services, special and alternative education and online services representing more than
300 rapidly growing and diverse organizations serving schools and families.. EIA serves
as the leading voice for education entrepreneurs, advocating for the interest of business
in the PreK-12 market and serving as the knowledge center which integrates best
practices and research that raise student achievement through innovation and
improvements strategies. A focus area for EIA is to improve the market for buyers and
sellers of ed-tech and school improvement solutions.
FED ED
2374 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
www.thefeded.org
CEF Contacts:
Dr. Harry P. Rossi, Co-Director
hprossi30@hotmail.com
(847) 370-8956
David W. Peterson, Co-Director
dpeterson3@charter.net
(630) 533-1009
Fax Number:
(847) 498-8981
FED ED is a consortium of school districts, educational organizations and corporate
sponsors. It represents the interests of suburban schools in our nation’s capital. The
mission of FED ED is to: 1) advocate for suburban schools and other related
organizations to federal legislators and policy makers; 2) assist members in formulating
and articulating positions on federal legislation, funding and policy; and 3) keep
members informed regarding relevant federal legislation and policy issues. FED ED
represents over 500,000 students and membership includes 120 school districts and
affiliates.
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Federal Management Strategies (FMS)
1440 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
President and CEF Contact:
Kellen Flannery
fms@comcast.net
(202) 462-5911
CEF Contact:
Bob Canavan, Principal
kelcan@navpoint.com
(202) 462-5911
Fax Number:
(484) 532-7569
Federal Management Strategies (FMS) specializes in federal elementary, secondary and
higher education issues and programs. Federal Management Strategies provides
strategic planning, program and legislative analysis, and legislative advocacy services for
its clients.
First Focus Campaign for Children
1110 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
www.firstfocus.net
President: Bruce Lesley
brucel@firstfocus.net
(202) 657-0670
CEF Contacts:
Jared Solomon, Senior Director, Budget Policy
Email: jareds@firstfocus.net
(202) 637-0679
Kevin Lindsey, Director, Research
kevinl@firstfocus.net
(202) 657-0670
Ralph Forsht, Senior Vice President, Government Relations and
Operations
ralphf@firtsfocus.net
(202) 657-0670
Fax Number:
(202) 657-0671
First Focus Campaign for Children is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization affiliated with
First Focus, a bipartisan children’s advocacy organization. The Campaign for Children
advocates directly for legislative change in Congress to ensure children and families are a
priority in federal policy and budget decisions.
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Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
90 Broad Street, Second Floor
New York, N.Y. 10004
(202) 347-7780
www.glsen.org
Executive Director: Eliza Byard, PhD
(212) 727-0135
ebyard@glsen.org
Fax: (212) 727-0254
CEF Contacts:
Nathan Smith, Public Policy Associate
1012 14th Street NW, Suite 1105
Washington DC 20005
nsmith@glsen.org
(202) 621-5815
Shawn Gaylord, Director of Public Policy
sgaylord@glsen.org
(202) 621-5822
ax Number:
(202) 347-7781
GLSEN or the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education network, is the leading national
education organization focused on creating safe schools for all lesbians, gay, bisexual
and transgender students. Established nationally in 1995, GLSEN envisions a world in
which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation
or gender identity/expression. For more information on GLSEN’s educator resources,
public policy agenda, student organizing programs or development initiatives, visit
www.glsen.org.
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Georgetown University (GU)
1421 37th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20057
www.georgetown.edu
President: Dr. John J. DeGioia
(202) 687-4134
Office of the President, 204 Healy Hall
Fax: (202) 687-6600
CEF Contact:
Scott S. Fleming, Associate Vice President for Federal
Relations
Office of Federal Relations – 305 Healy Hall
ssf2@georgetown.edu
(202) 687-3455
Fax Number:
(202) 687-1656
Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit University in America, founded
in 1789 by Archbishop John Carroll. Georgetown today is a major, student-centered,
international research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and
professional programs on its three campuses in the Nation’s capital. Its undergraduate
schools include the Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences, the Edmund A. Walsh
School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business and the School of
Nursing and Health Studies. Graduate programs function within the Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences, the School of Medicine and the Georgetown University Law Center.
For more information about Georgetown University, visit www.georgetown.edu.
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Harvard University
499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 499
Washington, DC 20003
www.ofr.harvard.edu
President : Drew Gilpin Faust
Massachusetts Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138
CEF Contacts:
Suzanne Day, Director of Federal Relations
suzanne_day@harvard.edu
(202) 863-1292
Jon Groteboer, Assistant Director of Federal Relations
jon_groteboer@harvard.edu
(202) 863-1292
Julia Heath, Legislative Research Associate
julia_heath@harvard.edu
(202) 863-1292
Fax Number:
(202) 863-1104
Harvard University, established in 1636 by vote of the Great and General Court of the
Massachusetts Bay Colony, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United
States. The University is comprised of Harvard College and 12 graduate and
professional schools, including Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, Harvard
Business School, and the JFK School of Government. Harvard currently enrolls 6,600
undergraduates, and 12,258 graduate students from every state and territory of the
United States, and more than 100 nations of the world. Harvard has a long tradition of
leadership in the academic community and is at the forefront of university-based
research.
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Higher Education Consortium for Special Education (HECSE)
C/o Jane West
4425 Walsh Street
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.hecse.net
President : Dr. Harvey Rude
University of Northern Colorado, School of Special Education
Campus 141
Greeley, CO 80639
(970) 351-1659
Email : harvey.rude@unco.edu
Fax: (970) 351-1061
CEF Contact:
Jane West, Consultant
Email: jwest@aacte.org
(202) 293-2450
Fax Number:
(202) 457-8095
The Higher Education Consortium for Special Education (HECSE) is a national
organization that represents major university programs that prepare personnel for
special education leadership roles. HECSE member institutions are committed to
effective professional preparation at all levels, whether new teachers, teacher educators,
school administrators, field researchers, disability and education advocates, policy
makers, and related services professionals. Together, HECSE members are engaged in a
variety of ongoing advocacy, research, and service efforts.
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International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
www.iste.org
Chief Executive Officer: Brian Lewis
blewis@iste.org
(202) 861-7777
Holly Jobe, President
hjobe@iste.org
(202) 861-7777
CEF Contacts:
Hilary Goldmann, Director, Government Affairs
hgoldmann@iste.org
(202) 861-7777
Fax Number:
(202) 861-0888
Marlene Nesary, Communications Manager
mnesary@iste.org
(541) 302-3789
Fax Number:
(541) 302-3781
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is the premier
membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in advancing
excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology.
ISTE is the trusted source in education technology for professional development,
knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. ISTE's annual
conference and exposition, formerly NECC, is the world's premier educational
technology event. ISTE is also home to the NETS - standards that deliver a roadmap
for global digital-age learning, teaching and leadership. ISTE members include
individuals, regional and international affiliate organizations, and corporations. With its
affiliate network, ISTE represents more than 100,000 education leaders and emerging
leaders throughout the world. www.iste.org. ISTE is the registered trademark of the
International Society for Technology in Education.
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Johns Hopkins University
Center for Research and Reform in Education (JHU CRRE)
200 West Towsontown Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21204
410-616-2300
http://education.jhu.edu/crre
CEF Contacts:
Robert Slavin, Director and Professor
rslavin@jhu.edu
(410) 616-2310
Ilana Brunner, Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs
ibrunner@successforall.org
(410) 616-2310
Fax Number:
(410) 324-4440
The Johns Hopkins Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) works to
improve the quality of education for children in grades pre-K to 12. With the support
of federal funding, CRRE developed the Best Evidence Encyclopedia (The BEE), a
comprehensive website intended to give educators and researchers fair and useful
information about the strength of the evidence supporting a variety of education
programs. Hundreds of programs are reviewed on the BEE, including early childhood
programs, elementary and secondary reading and math programs, and programs for
struggling students and English-language learners. The programs are rated by CRRE
researchers according to their evidence of effectiveness in improving student outcomes.
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Knowledge Alliance
20 F Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
202-507-6370
www.knowledgeall.net
President: Michele McLaughlin
Michele@knowledgeall.net
(202) 507-6278
CEF Contact:
John Waters, Director of Operations
waters@knowledgeall.net
(202) 507-6277
Knowledge Alliance (formerly known as NEKIA) was founded in 1997 as a non-profit,
non-partisan strategic alliance to address the increasingly urgent need to apply rigorous
research to persistent educational challenges facing our country’s schools. Composed of
leading education organizations, Alliance members are involved in high-quality
education research, development, dissemination, technical assistance and evaluation at
the federal, regional, state, tribal, and local levels. The Alliance works closely with the
U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education and other federal agencies in advocating
knowledge-based policy for innovation and improvement in education.
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
333 South Beaudry Avenue, 24th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 214-8181
www.lausd.net
CEF Contact:
Edgar Zazueta, Director
1130 K Street, Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 446-6641
edgar.zazueta@lausd.net
Fax Number:
(916) 441-2615
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the second largest school district
in the country, serving over 650,000 students in grades k-12, covering 28 different cities.
LAUSD is comprised of many different schools including: early education centers,
charter schools, adult education centers, and many others for a total of 1,235 schools. At
LAUSD we strive to have every student graduate career and/or college ready.
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Magnet Schools of America, Inc. (MSA)
1909 K Street, NW, Suite C - 140
Washington, DC 20006
www.magnet.edu
President: Dr. Michelle Frazier
Elementary Magnet Schools Coordinator,
Chicago Public Schools
125 S. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(773) 553-5104
mfrazier1@cps.edu
Fax: (773) 553-2061
Executive Director & CEF Contact:
Scott Thomas
scott.thomas@magnet.edu
(202) 824-0672
CEF Contact:
John Laughner, Legislative and Communications Manager
Email: communications@magnet.edu
(202) 824-0672
Fax Number:
(202) 737-0100
Magnet Schools of America, Inc. is a 501(c), non-profit, professional education
association, which promotes desegregation, equity, and excellence through the
development, expansion, and improvement of magnet and theme-based public schools
of choice. The Association encourages the passage of national and state legislation,
which promotes the goals of equity, excellence and diversity in education and which
provides funding for local school districts to plan and develop magnet schools and
programs (MSAP). MSA represents over 2,000 of the nation’s magnet schools, and lists
approximately 4,000 in its Directory of Magnet and Theme-Based Schools. MSA supports and
serves the leaders of magnet schools, promotes the development of new magnet
schools, and provides a forum for leadership, professional development, school
reform, and innovation in public education. Magnet Schools of America is the National
Association for Magnet and Theme-Based Schools. It supports the National Institute
for Magnet School Leadership (NIMSL).
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National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE)
310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 608-6310
www.nabse.org
President: Dr. Bernard Hamilton
1403 Lancaster Essex Court
Louisville, KY 40241
bjhamilton@jefferson.kyschools.us
(502) 327-0047
Executive Director: Quentin R. Lawson
glawson@nabse.org
(202) 608-6311
Fax Number:
(202) 608-6319
CEF Contact:
LaRuth Gray, Ph.D; Government Relations Liaison to
NABSE Board
New York University, Metro Center
726 Broadway, 5th Floor
NY, NY 10003
(212) 998-5137
laruth.gray@nyu.edu
or (914) 406-9705
Fax Number:
(212) 995-4199
The National Alliance of State Boards of Education exits to strengthen state boards as
the preeminent educational policymaking bodies for students and citizens. NASBE is
the only national organization giving voice and adding value to the nation’s star boards
of education.
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National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
1050 North Highland Street, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 836-2222
www.nacacnet.org
President: Jim Rawlins, Colorado State University
Office of Admissions, 1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
president@nacacnet.org
(703) 836-2222
CEO: Joyce E. Smith
jsmith@nacanet.org
(703) 299-6828
CEF Contacts:
Michael Rose, Assistant Director for Government Relations
mrose@nacacnet.org
(703) 299-6817
David Hawkins, Director of Public Policy & Research
dhawkins@nacacnet.org
(703) 299-6809
Heather Durosko, Public Policy Coordinator
hdurosko@nacacnet.org
(703) 299-6802
Fax Number:
(703) 243-9375
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is a membership
association of more than 13,000 college counseling and admission professionals. Those
professionals include secondary school counselors, college and university admission
officers, and individuals who work with students as they make the transition from high
school to postsecondary education. NACAC traces its roots to 1937, when
representatives from 19 colleges came together to develop a code of ethics for the
college admission process. NACAC promotes and funds research important to
admission counseling and the transition process. It also sponsors the National College
Fair and the Performing and Visual Arts College Fair programs for students and their
families.
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National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 20191
www.nafme.org
President: Nancy Ditmer
nditmer@me.com
(380) 263-2052
Executive Director: Michael A. Butera
Michaelb@nafme.org
(703) 860-4000
CEF Contacts:
Chris Woodside, Assistant Executive Director, Advocacy &
Public Affairs
chrisw@nafme.org
(703) 860-4000
Shannon Kelly, Director, Advocacy Capacity Building &
Communications
shannonk@nafme.org
(703) 860-4000
Fax Number:
(703) 860-9443
National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts
education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music
education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources
for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and
offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates
success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all
teaching levels for more than a century.
Since 1907, NAfME has worked to ensure that every student has access to a wellbalanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by
qualified teachers. NAfME’s activities and resources have been largely responsible for
the establishment of music education as a profession, for the promotion and guidance
of music study as an integral part of the school curriculum, and for the development of
the National Standards for Arts Education.
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National Association of College Stores (NACS)
1233 20th Street NW, Suite 204
Washington, DC 20036
www.nacs.org
Chief Executive Officer: Brian Cartier
500 E. Lorain St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
(800) 622-7498
bcartier@nacs.org
Fax: (440) 775-4769
CEF Contacts:
Richard Hershman, Vice President of Government Relations
rhershman@nacs.org
(202) 778-4598
Jasmine Blake, Public Affairs Specialist
jblake@nacs.org
(202) 778-4599
Fax Number:
(202) 223-1297
The National Association of College Stores (NACS) is the professional trade association
representing the $10 billion collegiate retailing industry. NACS serves as the industry’s
leading resource and advocate. NACS ensures the health and vitality of higher education
retailers through education and research, the provision of critical programs and services,
and the development of strategic partnerships that enable members to better serve their
customers. NACS members include more than 3,000 college stores throughout the
United States, Canada, and more than 34 other countries.
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National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
1615 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.naesp.org
President: Mark Terry (06/12-06/13) and Nancy
Meador (07/13-06/14)
Executive Director: Gail Connelly
gconnelly@naesp.org
(703) 684-3345
CEF Contacts:
Kelly Pollitt, Associate Executive Director, Policy and
Special Projects
kpollitt@naesp.org
(703) 548-6245
Emily Rohlffs, Legislative and Advocacy Coordinator
erohlffs@naesp.org
(703) 548-6268
Fax Number:
(703) 548-6021
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) represents more
than 23,000 elementary and middle-level principals throughout the United States and
overseas. The mission of NAESP is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary
and middle-level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all
children.
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National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS)
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 419
Washington, DC 20001
www.nafisdc.org
President: Terry Smith
271 B Street P.O. Box 247 Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2622
tsmith@lapwai.us
Fax: (208) 843-7746
Executive Director: John Forkenbrock
johnfork@nafisdc.org
(202) 624-5455
CEF Contacts:
Jocelyn Bissonnette, Director of Governmental Affairs
jocelyn@nafisdc.org
(202) 624-5455
Bryan Jernigan, Director of Communications
bryan@nafisdc.org
(202) 624-5455
Fax Number:
(202) 624-5468
The National Association of Federally Impacted Schools is an organization representing
the interests of more than 1,400 school districts, which receive funds from Title VIII
(Impact Aid) of Public Law 107-110. First passed in 1950, this program has provided a
guarantee that any school district in the United States that can show a substantial
financial impact due to the presence of federal property and/or federal activity is eligible
for reimbursement from the federal government. Examples are school districts that
service children residing on Federal Indian Trust land and those that educate the
dependents of military personnel.
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National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS)
1050 K Street NW #400
Washington, DC 20001
www.nagps.org
President & CEO: Jared Voskuhl
president@nagps.org
Chief Financial Officer: Anya Pechenina
finance@nagps.org
CEF Contacts:
Meredith Niles, Director of Legislative Affairs
legislative@nagps.org
Matthew Cooper, Immediate Past President
exofficio@nagps.org
(415) 350-2352
(202) 643-8043
(202) 643-8043
(202) 643-8043
The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS) was founded in 1986
as a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of graduate and professional
student life in the United States of America. To this end, NAGPS’s vision is to be a
nationally representative and internationally recognized Association that advocates for
institutional and structural changes to improve graduate and professional education in the
United States. NAGPS’s mission is to develop and sustain a member network that connects
graduate and professional student leaders across America so they may share resources and
best practices in ways that empower member organizations to successfully serve their
constituents and amplify students’ voices to campus, state, and federal policymakers.
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National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (NAICU)
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
www.naicu.edu
President & CEO: David L. Warren
david@naicu.edu
(202) 785-8866
CEF Contacts:
Stephanie Giesecke, Director of Budget & Appropriations
stephanie@naicu.edu
(202) 739-0461
Robert Newsome, Director of Outreach & State Relations
bo@naicu.edu
(202) 785-8866
Fax Number:
(202) 835-0003
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is the national
organization representing non-profit private colleges and universities on public policy
issues with the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. NAICU
aims to keep the government and the public informed about the accomplishments and
concerns of independent higher education. In addition to its primary focus on public
policy, NAICU's activities include communications, state relations, and research.
NAICU was founded in 1976 and has nearly 1,000 members nationwide that reflect the
diversity of independent, non-profit higher education in the United States.
National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 900 South Building
Washington DC 20004
www.napsec.org
Executive Director and CEF Contact:
Sherry L. Kolbe
(202) 434-8225
napsec@aol.com
Fax: (202) 434-8224
The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) is a
nonprofit association whose mission is to ensure access for individuals to appropriate
private special education programs through IDEA’s continuum of alternative placement
and services. NAPSEC represents 300 private special education programs nationally and
over 400 at the state level through its Council of Affiliated State Associations, that serve
children, youth and adults with disabilities who require individualized therapeutic
educational services.
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National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.nasponline.org
President: Amy Smith
(301) 657-0270
Executive Director: Susan Gorin
sgorin@naspweb.org
(301) 657-0270
CEF Contacts:
Kelly Vaillancourt, Director of Government Relations
kvaillancourt@naspweb.org
(301) 657-0270
Allison Bollinger Miller, Manager of Professional Relations
abollinger@naspweb.org
(301) 657-0270
Fax Number:
(301) 657-0275
The National Association of School Psychologists represents over 25,000 school
psychologists and related professionals throughout the United States and in 25 foreign
countries. Founded in 1969, it is the world’s largest organization of school
psychologists. NASP serves its members and society by: promoting the rights, welfare,
education and mental health of children and youth; and by advancing the profession of
school psychology. This is accomplished through education, service, research and policy
development. NASP members work in educational settings from preschool through the
university level.
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National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
1904 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
www.nassp.org
President: Denise Greene-Wilkinson (until 6/30/13)
Polaris k-12 School
6200 Ashwood Street
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-8741
wilkinson_denise@asdk12.org
Fax: (307) 742-8777
Executive Director: JoAnn Bartoletti
bartolettij@nassp.org
(703) 860-0200
CEF Contacts:
Jacki Ball, Government Relations Manager
Email: ballj@nassp.org
(703) 860-7338
Amanda Karhuse, Director, Government Relations
karhusea@nassp.org
(703) 860-7241
Fax Number:
(703) 476-5432
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading
organization of and national voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant
principals, and all school leaders from across the United States and 36 countries around
the world. The association provides research-based professional development and
resources, networking, and advocacy to build the capacity of middle level and high
school leaders to continually improve student performance. Reflecting its longstanding
commitment to student leadership development as well, NASSP administers the
National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor
Society, and National Association of Student Councils.
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National Association of State Directors of
Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc)
8484 Georgia Avenue #320
Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.careertech.org
President: Marie Barry
(301) 588-9630
Executive Director & CEF Contact: Kimberly Green
kgreen@careertech.org
(301) 588-9630
CEF Contacts:
David Beckett, Advocacy Manager
dbeckett@careertech.org
(301) 588-9630
Kara Herbertson, Research and Policy Manager
kherbertson@careertech.org
(301) 588-9630
Fax Number:
(301) 588-9631
The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium
(NASDCTEc) was established in 1920 to represent the state and territory heads of
secondary, postsecondary and adult Career Technical Education (CTE) across the
nation. NASDCTEc, through leadership, advocacy and partnerships, aims to support
an innovative CTE system that prepares individuals to succeed in education and their
careers, and poises the United States to flourish in a global, dynamic economy.
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National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)
225 Reinkers Ln.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 519-3800
www.nasdse.org
President: Colleen Riley
120 SE 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS66612
(785) 291-3097
Email: criley@ksde.org
Fax: (785) 519-3808
Executive Director: Bill East
bill.east@nasdse.org
(703) 519-3576
CEF Contacts:
Amanda Lowe, Policy Analyst, Government Relations
amanda.lowe@nasdse.org
(703) 519-1486
Nancy Reder, Deputy Executive Director
nancy.reder@nasdse.org
(703) 519-1506
Fax Number:
(703) 519-3808
NASDSE operates for the purpose of providing services to state agencies to facilitate
their efforts to maximize educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
NASDSE’s members include the state directors of special education or other persons
designated by their state education agency who have specific responsibility for directing,
coordinating or supervising programs and services for the education of students with
disabilities. NASDSE’s members include the state directors of special education in the
states, the U.S. territories, the Department of Defense Education Agency and the Freely
Associated States (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall
Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia).
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National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs (NASSGAP)
UHEAA, Board of Regents Bldg., the Gateway, 60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284
www.nassgap.org
President: Ritchie Morrow
Nebraska CCPE, 140 N. 8th Street, Suite 300
P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005
(402) 471-0032
Ritchie.morrow@nebraska.gov
Fax: (402) 471-2886
President-Elect: Christine Zuzack
PHEAA, 1200 North 7th St.
Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444
(717) 720-2368
Email: czuzack@pheaa.org
Fax : (717) 720-3786
CEF Contacts:
Frank Ballmann, Director, Federal Relations
1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036-4110
(202) 721-1186
frank@nassgap.org
Fax: (202) 822-2142
Lee Andes, Chairman, Federal Relations Committee
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
101 N. 14th St., Monroe Bldg., 10th floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 225-2614
E-mail : leeandes@schev.edu
Fax: (804) 225-2604
Julie Leeper, Past President
ICSAC, 603 East 12th Street, 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 725-3420
Email: Julie.leeper@iowa.gov
Fax : (515) 725-3401
The National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs (NASSGAP) is an
association of 57 state and U.S. territory agencies responsible for administering
government-sponsored student aid programs within their respective states and
territories. NASSGAP is dedicated to the promotion, strengthening, encouragement
and enhancement of high standards in the administration and operation of student
grant and aid programs so that these programs shall be available to students in all states
to expand and further postsecondary educational opportunities. NASSGAP’s
membership is drawn from single agencies in each state or U.S. territory responsible
for state-funded student aid programs. Through its annual meetings and information
network, the Association provides a forum for the development and exchange of
information, ideas, research, policy positions, procedures, and needs for student
financial assistance, for the benefit of students, member agencies and other
organizations.
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National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
www.nasfaa.org
President & CEO: Justin Draeger
draegerj@nasfaa.org
(202) 785-6942
CEF Contacts:
Megan McClean, Managing Director of Policy & Federal Relations
mccleanm@nasfaa.org
(202) 785-6942
Jesse O’Connell, Policy Analyst
oconnellj@nasfaa.org
(202) 785-6942
Beth Maglione, Vice President of Communications
maglioneb@nasfaa.org
(202) 785-6942
Fax Number:
(202) 785-1487
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a
nonprofit membership organization that represents more than 20,000 financial aid
professionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools across the country.
Each year, financial aid professionals help more than 16 million students receive funding
for postsecondary education. Based in Washington, DC, NASFAA is the only national
association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and
training for financial aid administrators.
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National Center on Time & Learning (NCTL)
24 School Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA, 02108
www.timeandlearning.org
President: Jennifer Davis
Jennifer@timeandlearning.org
(617) 378-3940
CEF Contacts:
David Goldberg, Director of Federal Policy & National
Partnerships
1701 K Street, NW, Suite 625
Washington, DC 20006
dgoldberg@timeandlearning.org
(202) 567-2441
Nancy Conneely, Senior Associate
nconneely@timeandlearning.org
(202) 567-2451
Fax Number:
(617) 723-6746
The National Center on Time & Learning is dedicated to expanding learning time to
improve student achievement and enable a well-rounded education with a particular
focus on schools with a high percentage of children living in poverty. Through research,
public policy, and technical assistance, NCTL supports national, state, and local
initiatives that add significantly more school time for academic and enrichment
opportunities to help all children meet the demands of the 21st century. For more
information, visit www.timeandlearning.org.
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National Coalition for Literacy (NCL)
P.O. Box 2932
Washington, DC 20013
www.national-coalition-literacy.org
President: Marty Finsterbusch
1 West 2 Street
Media, PA 19063
(484) 443-8457
office@valueusa.org
Fax: (484) 443-8498
CEF Contacts:
Jackie Taylor, Advocacy Chair
2635 Brantley Park Blvd.
Maryville, TN 37804
jackie@jataylor.net
(865) 680-7668
Jeff Carter, Board Member
1319 F. Street NW, Suite 302
Washington, DC 20004
jeffcrtr@gmail.com
(202) 331-0141
The mission of the National Coalition for Literacy (NCL) is to advance adult education,
family literacy, and English language acquisition in the U.S. by increasing public
awareness for the need to increase funding and programs; affecting public policy to
promote effective programs and increase funding; and serving as an authoritative
resource for the field on national adult education issues.
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National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions
(NCCESEU)
2045 Lundy Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 473-1000
Fax: (408) 321-8277
Executive Director & CEF Contact:
Dave Low
1127 11th Street, Suite 346
Sacramento, CA 95814
dlow@csea.com
(916) 329-3621
Fax Number:
(916) 444-8539
The National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions (NCCESEU)
is the largest independent union in the nation representing classified school employees.
The 210,000 members of the NCCESEU are the professional partners in education who
keep the nation’s schools running, serving in such job classifications as
Paraprofessionals, Transportation, Food Services, Building/Grounds/Equipment
Maintenance, Data Processing, TV/Radio Production, Accounting, Office/Clerical,
Athletic Trainers, Library Aides and Safety/Security. The NCCESEU is committed to
providing quality education for our nation’s children in a safe and healthy school
environment.
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National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP)
1400 20th Street, NW, Suite G-1
Washington, DC 20036
www.edpartnerships.org
President and CEO
Nathan R. Monell, CAE
nathan_monell@edpartnerships.org
(202) 530-1135 Ext. 105
CEF Contacts:
Daniel Bremer-Wirtig, Associate Director, Government
Relations
daniel_bremer@edpartnerships.org
(202) 530-1135 Ext. 110
Amy Sheldon, Vice President for Strategic Partnerships
amy_sheldon@edpartnerships.org
(202) 530-1135 Ext. 106
Fax Number:
(202) 530-0809
The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization working to increase the number of low-income
students prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Confident that
education paves the way to social equity, NCCEP advances college access through
advocacy, training and research. NCCEP serves as an intermediary organization for
public agencies, private and corporate foundations, and their grantees. Most significant
of these efforts is the federally-funded Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for
Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) initiative, for which NCCEP serves as the
national technical assistance provider, annual conference convener, and voice in
Washington, DC.
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National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER)
1100 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
www.ncher.us
President: Sheldon Repp
srepp@ncher.us
(202) 822-2106
CEF Contacts:
Sean Deverey, Vice-President, Government Relations
sdeverey@ncher.us
(202) 822-2106
Kristen Earle, Vice-President, Communications
kearle@ncher.us
(202) 822-2106
Fax Number:
(202) 822-2142
The National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER- pronounced N-Share),
formerly known as the National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs, Inc.
(NCHELP), represents a nationwide network of guaranty agencies, secondary markets,
lenders, loan servicers, collection agencies, postsecondary schools and other
organizations involved in the administration of federal, state and private education loan
programs. Since its founding in 1967, NCHER has promoted student access and choice
in the financing of postsecondary education and training while representing its members
on public policy and regulatory issues to the legislative and executive branches of the
federal government.
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National Council of State Directors of Adult Education (NCSDAE)
444 N. Capitol, Suite 422
Washington, DC 20001
www.ncsdae.org
President: Reecie Stagnolia
reecie.stagnolia@ky.gov
(502) 573-5114 Ext. 124
Senior Advisor: Dr. Lennox McLendon
dc2@ncsdae.org
(804) 314-6747
CEF Contacts:
Lynn Selmser, Government Relations Director
lcselmser@cox.net
(703) 560-5541
Art Ellison, Policy Chair
arthur.ellison@doe.nh.gov
(603) 271-6698
Bonnie Moore, Advisor
bmoore@naepdc.org
(703) 795-1063
Fax Number:
(202) 624-1497
The National Council of State Directors of Adult Education established on November
15, 1967, represents the adult education state directors in the fifty states and the outlying
areas. The Council attends to adult education legislative needs and concerns,
collaborates with other adult education organizations on policy issues, serves as a forum
to exchange ideas and solve common problems and maintains a nationwide
communications network regarding national policy and legislative issues.
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National Education Association (NEA)
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.nea.org
President: Dennis Van Roekel
dvan_roekel@nea.org
(202) 822-7300
Executive Director: John Stocks
jstocks@nea.org
(202) 822-7154
Fax Number:
(202) 822-7012
CEF Contacts:
Mary Kusler, Director of Government Relations
mkusler@nea.org
(202) 822-7031
Corey Williams, Lobbyist
cwilliams@nea.org
(202) 822-7215
Nancy O’Brien, Lobbyist
nobrien@nea.org
(202) 822-7371
Fax Number:
(202) 822-7741
The National Education Association (NEA) is the nation’s largest professional
employee organization, representing 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher
education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired
educators, and students preparing to become teachers.
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National HEP/CAMP Association
MSC06 3715
UAEC Suite 250
UNM CEOP HEP
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 277-6084
Fax: (505) 277-8800
www.hepcamp.com
President & CEF Contact: Dr. Scott Willison
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725
(208) 426-3203
swillis@boisestate.edu
Fax: (208) 426-5250
CEF Contact:
Irene B. Bueno, Esq., Partner
Nueva Vista Group LLC
1150 17th Street, NW, Suite 902
Washington, DC 20036
ibueno@nvgllc.com
(202) 540-1070
Fax Number
(202) 540-1076
The National HEP/CAMP Association is a nonprofit membership organization
comprised of 82 High School Equivalency (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant
Programs (CAMP) diversely located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The
National HEP/CAMP Association’s priorities are to increase the education
opportunities to members of migrant and seasonal farmwork families. The Association’s
membership provides dropout recovery and placement in postsecondary education or
employment to approximately 6,000 participants each year through the HEP programs;
and outreach, financial support, and other non-financial support services to
approximately 2,000 first year college freshmen each year most of whom are the first in
their families to seek a college degree. The Association provides scholarships and
sponsors summer internships for college students from farmworker families. The
Association also provides professional development for its members to improve the
effectiveness of the implementation of the HEP and CAMP programs.
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National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA)
1250 N. Pitt Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.pta.org
President: Betsy Landers
blanders@pta.org
(703) 518-1200
Executive Director: Eric Hargis
ehargis@pta.org
(703) 518-1200
CEF Contacts:
Elizabeth Rorick, Deputy Executive Director
erorick@pta.org
(703) 518-1200
Jacque Chevalier, Senior Policy Strategist
jchevalier@pta.org
(703) 518-1227
Fax Number:
(703) 836-0942
Founded in 1897, the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is comprised of more
than five million members, including parents, students, educators, school administrators,
and community leaders. With more than 24,000 local units, PTA flourishes in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Department of
Defense schools in Europe and the Pacific. As the oldest and largest volunteer child
advocacy association in the United States, PTA’s legacy of influencing federal policy to
protect the education, health, and overall well-being of children has made an indelible
impact in the lives of millions of children and families.
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National Rural Education Association (NREA)
100 North University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
www.nrea.net
President: Jimmy Cunningham
jcunningham@hampton.k12.ar.us
(217) 798-2229
Executive Director & CEF Contact:
John E. Hill
jehill@purdue.edu
(765) 494-0086
Fax Number:
(765) 496-1228
The National Rural Education Association is comprised of rural school administrators,
teachers, board members, regional service agency directors, university faculty, state and
federal agency personnel, researchers, businesses and industry representatives, and
others interested in maintaining the vitality of rural school systems across the country.
The goal of NREA is to further the improvement of educational opportunities for all
children in rural areas. NREA coordinates rural education programs and activities at the
national level, provides leadership for rural education related conferences and
workshops, and promotes state and regional delivery systems that bring about efficient
and effective education for children in rural areas.
National School Boards Association (NSBA)
1680 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.nsba.org
President: C. Ed Massey
(703) 838-6722
Executive Director: Thomas J. Gentzel
(703) 838-6722
CEF Contacts:
Deborah Rigsby, Director, Federal Legislation
drigsby@nsba.org
(703) 838-6208
Reginald M. Felton, Director, Federal Relations
rfelton@nsba.org
(703) 838-6782
Lucy Gettman, Director, Federal Programs
lgettman@nsba.org
(703) 838-6763
Fax Number:
(703) 548-5613
The National School Boards Association is the nationwide advocacy organization for
public school governance. NSBA’s mission is to foster excellence and equity in public
education through school board leadership. NSBA represents the nation’s 95,000
school board members through its membership of 50 state associations and territories.
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National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
www.nsslha.org
President: Rene Utianski
nsslha.region9@gmail.com
Executive Director: Carlin F. Hageman, PHD, CCC-SLP
(301) 296-5700
carlin.hageman@uni.edu
CEF Contact:
Dawn D. Dickerson, Director of Operations
ddickerson@asha.org
(301) 296-8705
Fax Number:
(202) 624-5955
Founded in 1972, NSSLHA is the national organization for graduate and undergraduate
students interested in the study of normal and disordered human communication.
NSSLHA is the only official national student association recognized by the American
Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
NSSLHA has approximately 13,000 members with chapters at more than 300 colleges
and universities. NSSLHA membership is available to any part-or full-time, graduate or
undergraduate student interested in the study of communication disorders.
Students pursuing academic study as speech-language pathology assistants, students
pursuing a doctorate of philosophy or doctorate of audiology, as well as students
enrolled in a CSD program outside of the United States can be members of national
NSSLHA.
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National Superintendents Roundtable (NSR)
9425 35th Avenue NE, Suite E
Seattle, WA 98115
www.superintendentsforum.org
Co-Chairs: Gloria Davis and Steven Ladd
(206) 526-5336
Executive Director and CEF Contact:
James Harvey
harvey324@earthlink.net
(206) 526-5336
CEF Contact:
Laura Brady, Executive Assistant
laurabrady@superintendentsforum.org
(206) 526-5336
Fax Number:
(206) 526-5340
The National Superintendents Roundtable is a selective membership organization of
100 school superintendents who are responsible for the education of nearly threequarters of a million students in 25 states. The Roundtable believes that public
educators do the most important work in the world because they are committed to an
education system that opens its doors to all.
National Title I Association (NASTID)
1200 G Street
PMB # 8727, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
www.titlei.org
President: Bernell Cook
president @titlei.org
(800) 256-6452
Chief Administration Officer: Lisa Brandes
lisa.brandes@titlei.org
(800) 256-6452
CEF Contact:
Richard M. Long, Executive Director for Government
Relations
richlong@titlei.org
(800) 256-6452 Ext. 156
Fax Number:
(800) 915-3291
The National Title I Association is a national organization of state Title I Directors and
their staff, dedicated to improving and implementing the Title I program so that more
children reach their academic potential. The Association provides educational leaders at
the state and local levels with the opportunity to work together to share ideas on
effective and innovative programs, identify problems and solutions, and represent the
needs of Title I constituencies.
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Northwestern University
633 Clark St.
Evanston, IL 60208-1117
(847) 491-5680
www.northwestern.edu
CEF Contacts:
Jennifer Kunde, Director
j-kunde@northwestern.edu
(847) 491-8434
Virginia Neale, Associate Director
Virginia.neale@northwestern.edu
(202) 661-0145
Fax Number:
(847) 491-7942
Northwestern University is a private research university with campuses in Evanston and
Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern has 12 undergraduate, graduate, and professional
schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees.
In Fall 2008, Northwestern opened a campus in Education City, Doha, Qatar.
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Penn Hill Group
777 6th Street NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20001
www.pennhillgroup.com
CEF Contacts:
Alex Nock, Executive Vice President
anock@pennhillgroup.com
(202) 618-3900
Vic Klatt, Principal
vklatt@pennhillgroup.com
(202) 618-3900
Danica Petroshius
dpetroshius@pennhillgroup.com
(202) 618-3900
Fax Number:
(202) 478-1804
The Penn Hill Group team has unmatched experience working on both sides of the
aisle as senior Administration officials, congressional committee staffers, and high-level
advisers to senators and members of Congress. In addition to our years in government,
we have worked as government and public relations professionals and consultants for an
array of well-known organizations — large and small, for-profit and nonprofit. The
experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and relationships that Penn Hill
Group brings to the table are second to none. Our policy expertise is extensive and
varied. With background and experience in a range of domestic policy issues, our
strongest expertise lies in the areas of education, disability, workforce, nutrition,
community service, and health. Members of our team have been involved in the most
recent authorization or reauthorization of nearly all major bills in these areas, including
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Higher Education Act, the Perkins
Career and Technical Education Act, the Workforce Investment Act, and the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act. Our bottom line is results. We have deep
experience in policy and the practical know-how to get things done. Our success crosses
party lines and prevails no matter who controls the levers of power in Washington. We
listen to our clients’ goals and execute customized plans of action to achieve them.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
83 Somerset Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
www.rutgers.edu
President: Dr. Robert Barchi
Email: president@rutgers.edu
(848) 932-7454
CEF Contacts:
Francine Pfeiffer, Assistant Vice President of Federal Relations
444 North Capitol NW, Suite 351
Washington, DC 20001
francine@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
(202) 220-1336
Megan Arleth, Associate Director of Federal Relations
marleth@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
(202) 220-1336
Rachel Marcus, Federal Relations Assistant
rachel@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
(202) 220-1336
Fax Number:
(202) 220-1337
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research
university and the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher
education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of
excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge
into solutions for local, national, and global communities.
As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to
become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches
across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate
and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement.
Rutgers is New Jersey’s land-grant institution and one of the nation’s foremost research
universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic
growth, and generate ideas for improving people’s lives.
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School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA)
P.O. Box 1086
Sumner, WA. 98390
(253) 266-7464
www.sswaa.org
President: Dr. Michelle Alvarez
michelle.alvarez@mnsu.edu
(507) 389-1253
Executive Director: Frederick Streeck
fstreeck@comcast.net
(253) 863-6950
CEF Contacts:
Myrna R. Mandlawitz, Director of Government Relations
3001 Veazey Terrace, NW, Suite 825
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 686-1637
mrmassociates@verizon.net
Fax: (202) 686-1637
Libby Kuffner Nealis, Director of Policy and Advocacy
libbynealis@yahoo.com
(202) 421-3526
The School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) – the only national
organization exclusively dedicated to school social work – promotes the profession of
school social work in order to enhance the educational experiences of students and their
families. SSWAA achieves this mission by offering continuing professional
development, by supporting the effectiveness of school social work services through
research and evaluation, and through a strong public policy and advocacy presence.
SSWAA supports school social workers in creating linkages among schools, families and
communities to address barriers to student success. SSWAA members serve the mental
health needs of students and families through early identification, prevention,
intervention, counseling, and support.
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Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington. DC 20009
www.seiu.org
President: Mary Kay Henry
CEF Contact:
Saralee Todd, Senior Legislative Advocate
saralee.todd@seiu.org
(202) 730-7000
The Service Employees International Union is an organization of 2.1 million members
united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide
and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more
just and humane society.
SEIU is the fastest-growing union in North America. Focused on uniting workers in
three sectors to improve their lives and the services they provide, SEIU is:
•The largest healthcare union, with more than 1.1 million members in the field,
including nurses, LPNs, doctors, lab technicians, nursing home workers, and home care
workers.
•The largest property services union, with 225,000 members in the building cleaning and
security industries, including janitors, security officers, superintendents, maintenance
workers, window cleaners, and doormen and women.
•The second largest public services union, with more than 1 million local and state
government workers, public school employees, bus drivers, and child care providers.
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State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA)
P.O. Box 10
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
www.setda.org
Executive Director and CEF Contact: Douglas Levin
5507 24th Street N
Arlington, VA 22205
(202) 715-6636 Ext. 700
dlevin@setda.org
Fax: (202) 715-6636
CEF Contacts:
Geoff Fletcher, Deputy Executive Director
Gfletcher@setda.org
(202) 715-6636 Ext. 703
Jennifer Fritschi, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Jfritschi@setda.org
(202) 715-6636 Ext. 704
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), founded in 2001, is
the national non-profit association representing the interests of U.S. state and territorial
educational technology leadership. SETDA’s mission is to build and increase the
capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy
and practice.
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State University of New York (SUNY)
SUNY Plaza
Albany, NY 12246
www.suny.edu
Chancellor: Nancy L. Zimpher
chancellor@suny.edu
(518) 320-1355
CEO: Brian Hutzley
brian.hutzley.edu
(518) 320-1366
CEF Contacts:
Michael Frame, Director of Federal Relations
Michael.frame@suny.edu
(518) 320-1148
Alex Krigstein, Coordinator of Federal Relations
Hall of States
444 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 2001
Email: alex.krigstein@suny.edu
(202) 220-1315
Fax Number:
(518) 320-1561
The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive university
system in the U.S., educating over 467,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and
certificate programs on 64 campuses with close to 3 million alumni around the globe.
Born out of a commitment to opportunity and access, and designed to meet diverse
needs across a vast geographic landscape, SUNY is dedicated to providing quality
education at an affordable price to New Yorkers and students from across the country
and the world.
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The Ohio State University
444 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 445B
Washington, DC 20001
www.osu.edu
President: Dr. E. Gordon Gee
205 Bricker Hall, 190 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 292-2424
gee.2@osu.edu
Fax: (614) 292-1231
CEF Contacts:
Stacy Rastauskas, Associate Vice President
rastauskas.1@osu.edu
(202) 624-3520
Christine Kontra, Associate Director
kontra.6@osu.edu
(202) 624-3520
Richard Stoddard, Vice President
300 Bricker Hall, 190 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
stoddard.1@osu.edu
(614) 292-4180
Fax Number:
(202) 624-3519
The Ohio State University’s main Columbus campus is one of America’s largest and
most comprehensive. More than 55,000 students select from 14 colleges, 175
undergraduate majors, and 240 masters, doctoral, and professional degree programs. As
Ohio’s best and one of the nation’s top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further
recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and
research center. The university’s total research expenditures in 2009 topped $716
million, ranking Ohio State 13th nationally, second in industry research, and ninth
among public universities, according to the National Science Foundation. The
university’s innovative prowess attains world-class status, particularly in critical areas
such as global climate change, cancer, infectious disease, advanced materials, and ag-bio
products that feed and fuel the world. An additional 8,200 students attend Ohio State’s
regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark, and the Agricultural
Technical Institute in Wooster. Founded as a federal land-grant institution in 1870, the
university has awarded 622,368 degrees since 1878. Its legacy extends to more than
465,000 living alumni.
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The Pell Alliance
750 9th Street, N.W., Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-6222
www.pellalliance.com
Executive Director: Rick Spees
Email: rick.spees@akerman.com
(202) 824-1701
CEF Contacts:
Tom Netting, Public Policy Analyst
tom.netting@akerman.com
(202) 824-1724
Jane Sargent, Of Counsel
jane.sargent@akerman.com
(202) 824-1704
Nicholas Falvo, Legislative Counsel
Email: Nicholas.falvo@akerman.com
(202) 824-1737
Carolyn Cuppernull, Marketing, Practice Development Manager
Email: carolyn.cuppernull@akerman.com
(202) 824-1722
Fax Number:
(202) 393-5959
The Pell Alliance (Pell Alliance) is a newly established organization designed to promote
the preservation of both student eligibility and access to Federal Pell Grants and the
federal funds necessary to achieve their higher education aspirations. With a focus on
students, the goal of the Pell Alliance is to ensure that in these though fiscal times
neither funding nor policy decisions are made which adversely impacts the benefits
provided by Federal Pell Grants.
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The Sheridan Group (TSG)
1224 M Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
www.sheridangroupdc.com
President: Thomas Sheridan
(202) 628-7770
CEF Contacts:
Jill Allen Murray, Director
jamurray@sheridangroupdc.com
(202) 628-7770
Caroline Wagner, Senior Policy Associate
cwagner@sheridangroupdc.com
(202) 628-7770
Fax Number:
(202) 628-7773
With nearly twenty years of experience, The Sheridan Group provides specialized
services in government affairs, political strategy, and public policy. We have a track
record of anticipating moments of significant opportunity and strategically building and
leveraging the assets necessary to capitalize on these moments. Our clients in this work
include non-profits, philanthropic organizations, and social enterprises dedicated to
achieving bold and innovative social change both in the US and abroad.
TSG takes great care working with our clients to develop their strategic plans for
projects upfront to ensure their objectives, deliverables, activities and timelines are
clearly delineated at the outset of an engagement. We have proven experience coaching
organizations and coalitions through a disciplined and multifaceted engagement strategy
to ensure that resources are directed towards results and impact.
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United States Student Association (USSA)
1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 406
Washington, DC 20036
www.usstudents.org
President: Tiffany Loftin
pres@usstudents.org
(202) 640-6570
Vice President: Sophia Zaman
vp@usstudents.org
(202) 640-6570
CEF Contact:
Kalwis Lo, Legislative Director
leg@usstudents.org
(202) 640-6577
Fax Number:
(202) 223-4005
The United States Student Association, the country’s oldest, largest, and most inclusive
national student-led organization, develops current and future leaders and amplifies the
student voice at the local, state, and national levels by mobilizing grassroots power to
win concrete victories on student issues.
The United States Student Association Foundation ensures the pipeline of effective
student leadership by facilitating education, training and other development
opportunities at national, state, and local levels in advocating for issues that affect
students
U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG)
218 D Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
www.USPIRG.org/highereducation
Program Director: Mike Russo
(202) 546-9707
Executive Director: Andre Delattre
(202) 546-9707
CEF Contacts:
Ethan Senack, Associate
esenack@pirg.org
(202) 546-9707 Ext. 321
Fax Number:
(202) 546-2461
Chris Lindstrom, Higher Education Program Director
chris.lindstrom@pirg.org
(617) 747-4330
Fax Number:
(617) 292-8057
U.S. PIRG is an association of non-profit, non-partisan public interest advocacy groups.
U.S. PIRG’s Higher Education Project was established in 1994 to reduce student debt
by securing more grant aid for students, fight for more affordable textbooks, and
promote better service to students in the federal financial aid system. The Higher
Education Project represents hundreds of thousands of students across the country
working hands on with students on over 200 campuses.
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University of California (UC)
1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.ucop.edu
President: Mark G. Yudof
1111 Franklin Street, 12th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 987-9074
president@ucop.edu
Associate Vice President: Gary Falle
gary.falle@ucdc.edu
(202) 974-6300
Associate Director: Chris Harrington
chris.harrington@ucdc.edu
(202) 974-6314
CEF Contact:
Carolyn Henrich, Legislative Director
carolyn.henrich@ucdc.edu
(202) 974-6308
Fax Number:
(202) 974-6330
Widely recognized worldwide for its academic distinction, the University of California
includes more than 236,000 students, 134,000 faculty and staff and 1.6 million living
alumni. With 10 campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside,
San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara, UC offers programs in 150
academic disciplines, many of which are ranked among the top 10 nationally. UC has
received more patents than any other university in the world. Five UC medical centers
support the clinical teaching programs of the University's medical and health sciences
schools and handle more than 3.8 million outpatient visits each year. The UC Division
of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) administers research, education and
outreach programs throughout California in conjunction with three colleges of
agriculture (Berkeley, Davis, and Riverside), a school of veterinary medicine (Davis),
nine research and extension centers, and more than 50 Cooperative Extension county
offices. In addition to managing the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for the
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, the UC system is also involved in
managing DOE national laboratories in Livermore, CA and Los Alamos, N.M.
Nearly 90 percent of UC undergraduate students are California residents. After taking
grants and scholarships into account, the average net tuition paid by all UC students was
about $5,270 in 2011-12, and the average net total cost of attendance—including
housing, food, health insurance, books, computers, transportation, and institutional
tuition and fees—for low-income state resident undergraduates was under $11,000 per
year.
In the 2010-11 academic year, 41% of UC students received Pell Grants, which is the
highest percentage among similarly competitive universities. In the 2011-12 academic
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year, UC provided more than $1.1 billion in federal financial aid to more than sixty
percent of its undergraduate students. Nearly half of UC’s 2012 graduating class had no
student loan debt. The 53% who did borrow had average debt of about $18,300, well
below the national average of about $26,600.
The UC Washington Center, located in Washington, DC, is a multi-campus, residential,
instructional, and research facility for students and faculty from the University of
California, and also houses the UC Office of Federal Governmental Relations.
University of Chicago
5801 Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-1234
www.uchicago.edu
President: Robert J. Zimmer
rzimmer@uchicago.edu
(773) 702-8001
CEF Contacts:
Trudy Vincent, Associate Vice President of Federal Relations
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 275
Washington, DC 20006
Email: tvincent@uchicago.edu
(202) 461-3491
Matthew F. Greenwald, Senior Director of Federal Relations
mfgreenwald@uchicago.edu
(202) 461-3483
Fax Number:
(202) 461-3498
The University is an unparalleled research institution, known throughout the world for
its bold pursuit of knowledge, its extraordinary dedication to both graduate and
undergraduate education, and its legacy of revolutionary discovery. Chicago's
pioneering spirit, incomparable scholarship, and interdisciplinary approach to problemsolving set the global standard for intellectual inquiry and advancement.
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University of Maryland University College
3501 University Blvd East
Adelphi, MD 20783
www.umuc.edu
President: Javier Miyares
Javier.miyares@umuc.edu
(301) 985-7077
Chief Business Officer: George Shoenberger
George.shoenberger@umuc.edu
(301) 985-7873
CEF Contacts:
Sarah Dufendach, Associate Vice President, Government
Relations
sarah.dufendech@umuc.edu
(301) 985-7252
Joyce Shirazi, Chief of Staff
joyce.shirazi@umuc.edu
(301) 985-7077
Fax Number:
(301) 985-7678
UMUC’s more than 95 undergraduate and graduate programs represent some of today’s
on-the-rise industries, including management, information technology and assurance,
homeland security, teaching, and more.
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, CA 90089
www.usc.edu
President: Dr. C.L. Max Nikias
Email: President@usc.edu
CEF Contact: David B. Brown, Associate Senior Vice President
Office of Federal Relations
701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20004
david@usc.edu
(202) 824-5870
Fax Number:
(202) 824-5880
Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the
University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research
universities. USC enrolls 17,500 undergraduate and 19,500 graduate students. With a
strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant
culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as
geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.
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Voices for America’s Children
1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
www.voices.org
President/ CEO & CEF Contact: Jacquelyn Lendsey
lendsey@voices.org
(202) 380-1793
CEF Contacts:
Terrylynn Tyrell, Senior Director of Government Affairs and
Policy
tyrell@voices.org
(202) 380-1792
Joanna Shoffner Scott, Vice President, Policy and Programs
scott@voices.org
(202) 380-1797
Fax Number:
(202) 289-0076
Voices for America’s Children (Voices) educates legislators and citizens on how better
government policy can help children and their families. Voices is the nation’s largest
network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations. With more than 60 member
organizations and a presence in nearly every state, our nationwide nonpartisan,
nonprofit network leads advocacy efforts at the community, state, and federal levels to
improve the lives of all children, especially those most vulnerable, and their families.
Washington Partners, L.L.C. (WPLLC)
1101 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
www.wpllc.net
President and CEF Contact: Ellin J. Nolan
enolan@wpllc.net
(202) 289-3900
CEF Contact:
Ellen S. Fern, Senior Vice President
efern@wpllc.net
(202) 289-3900
Fax Number:
(202) 371-0197
Washington Partners, LLC is a full service government affairs and public relations
consulting firm with a particular focus on the area of education. WPLLC provides
comprehensive services in relation to major federal policy including the Higher
Education Act, the No Child Left Behind Act, the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act and federal appropriations bills. WPLLC enjoys strong working
relationships with national organizations and coalitions, government agencies and the
Congress.
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WestEd
730 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
www.WestEd.net
Chief Executive Officer: Glenn Harvey
(415) 565-3000
CEF Contacts:
Augustus Mays, Director of Government Relations
WestEd
1350 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite. 1050
Washington, DC 20036
amays@wested.org
(202) 429-9728
Max McConkey, Chief Policy & Communications Officer
WestEd
622 N Country Club, Suite E
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 888-2838
max@wested.org
Fax: (520) 888-2621
Fax Number:
(415) 565-3012
From the federal government to local school districts, universities to private
foundations, WestEd has hundreds of funding sources that make our work serving
schools, families, and communities possible. Through research, services, resources, and
partnerships, our approximately 600 staff members address many issues in human
development, from birth to senior care, and in education, from preservice into the world
of work. In addition, WestEd focuses on disseminating relevant, research-based
knowledge targeted to the needs of key audiences. Our clients include national and state
governments, education and health agencies, local school districts, national education
associations, community and family foundations, small businesses, and other nonprofit
research and service firms.
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YMCA of the USA
1129 20th Street, NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036
www.ymca.net
President and CEO: Neil Nicoll
101 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 977-0031
CEF Contacts:
Neal Denton, Senior Vice President and Chief Government
Affairs Officer
1129 20th Street, NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036
neal.denton@ymca.net
(202) 688-4734
Elena Rocha, Senior Public Policy Manager, Youth
Development
elena.rocha@ymca.net
(202) 688-4750
Fax Number:
(202) 835-9030
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through
youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Y’s
engage 21 million men, women, and children regardless of age, income, or background
to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more
than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical
presence not just to promise, but to deliver lasting personal and social change.
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PRIMARY CEF CONTACTS
By Organization
Organization
Allegheny Intermediate
Unit
Alliance for Excellent
Education
American Alliance of
Museums
American Association of
Classified School
Employees
American Association of
Colleges for Teacher
Education
American Association of
Community Colleges
American Association of
School Administrators
American Association of
State Colleges and
Universities
American Council on
Education
American Counseling
Association
American Educational
Research Association
American Federation of
School Administrators
American Federation of
State, County, and
Municipal Employees
American Federation of
Teachers
American Institutes for
Research
American Medical Student
Association
American Library
Association
American School
Counselor Association
American SpeechLanguage-Hearing
Association
First Name
Jamie
Last Name
Baxter
Phone
(412) 394-5700
E-mail
Jamie.baxter@aiu3.net
Fred
Jones
(202) 828-0828
fjones@all4ed.org
Ben
Kershaw
(202) 218-7699
bkershaw@aam-us.org
Tish
Olshefski
(202) 879-4520
tolshefs@aft.org
Jon
Gentile
202 478-4506
jgentile@aacte.org
Laurie
Quarles
lquarles@aacc.nche.edu
Noelle
Ellerson
(202) 728-0200
Ext. 249
(703) 875-0764
Robert
Moran
(202) 478-4653
moranr@aascu.org
Jonathan
Fansmith
(202) 939-9359
jon_fansmith@acenet.edu
Jessica
Eagle
jeagle@counseling.org
Gerald
Sroufe
(800) 347-6647
Ext. 202
(202) 238-3200
Nick
Spina
(202) 986-4209
nspina@AFSAadmin.org
Becky
Levin
(202) 429-1184
blevin@afscme.org
Earl
Hadley
(202) 879-4452
ehadley@aft.org
Paul
Kimmelman
(630) 842-8034
Pkimmelman@air.org
Elizabeth
Wiley
(703) 620-6600
pres@amsa.org
Jeffrey
Kratz
(202) 628-8410
jkratz@alawash.org
Amanda
Fitzgerald
(703) 683-2722
Neil
Snyder
(202) 624-7750
afitzgerald@
schoolcounselor.org
nsnyder@asha.org
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nellerson@aasa.org
jsroufe@aera.net
Organization
American Student
Association of
Community Colleges
ASCD
Association for Career
and Technical Education
Association of American
Publishers
Association of American
Universities
Association of
Community College
Trustees
Association of
Educational Publishers
Association of Jesuit
Colleges and Universities
Association of Public and
Land-grant Universities
Association of Public
Television Stations
Association of School
Business Officials
International
Boston University
California Department of
Education
California State University
Office of Federal
Relations
Center on Law and Social
Policy
Citizen Schools
First Name
Phil
Last Name
Clegg
Phone
(801) 785-9784
E-mail
phil@asacc.org
David
Mitch
Griffith
Coppes
(703) 575-5621
(703) 683-9315
dgriffith@ascd.org
Mcoppes@acteonline.org
Allan
Adler
(202) 220-4544
adler@publishers.org
Julia
Smith
(202) 408-7500
Julia_smith@aau.edu
Jennifer
Stiddard
(202) 775-6486
jstiddard@acct.org
Stacy
Pusey
(302) 295-8349
spusey@AEPweb.org
Cyndy
Littlefield
(202) 862-9893
cyndylit@aol.com
Sang
Han
(202) 478-6079
shan@aplu.org
Kate
Riley
(202) 654-4206
kriley@apts.org
(703) 708-7068
rskinner@asbointl.org
City Colleges of Chicago
Coalition of Higher
Education Assistance
Organizations
The College Board
Ron
Skinner
Jennifer
Julia
Grodsky
Martin
(202) 434-8718
(202) 965-3652
Grodsky@bu.edu
jmartin@bruman.com
Jim
Gelb
(202) 434-8060
jgelb@calstate.edu
Marcie
Foster
(202) 906-8033
mwmfoster@clasp.org
Christin
Driscoll
(703) 524-2552
Dean
Tsilikas
(202) 725-3001
Christindriscoll
@citizenschools.org
ctsilikas@ccc.edu
Harrison
Wadsworth
III
(202) 289-3910
hwadsworth@wpllc.net
Lanning
(202) 741-4748
klanning
@collegeboard.org
keith@cosn.org
Karen
Consortium for School
Networking
Council for a Strong
America
Keith
Krueger
(202) 861-2676
Nick
Alexander
(202) 464-7014
Council for Exceptional
Children
Council for Opportunity
in Education
Deborah
Ziegler
(703) 264-9406
nalexander@
councilforastrongamerica.
org
debz@cec.sped.org
Kimberly
Jones
(202) 347-7430
kimberly.jones@coenet.us
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Organization
Council of Chief State
School Officers
Council of the Great City
Schools
DeVry, Inc.
First Name
Peter
Last Name
Zamora
Phone
(202) 336-7003
E-mail
peterz@ccsso.org
Manish
Naik
(202) 393-2427
mnaik@cgcs.org
Sharon
Thomas
(630) 575-3146
Easter Seals
Education Industry
Association
FED ED
Federal Management
Strategies
First Focus Campaign for
Children
Gay, Lesbian and Straight
Education Network
Georgetown University
Office of Federal
Relations
Harvard University
Katy
Steve
Beh Neas
Pines
(202) 347-3066
(703) 938-2429
Harry
Bob
Rossi
Canavan
(847) 370-8956
(202) 462-5911
sthomasparrott
@devry.org
kneas@eaterseals.com
spines@
educationindustry.org
Hprossi30@hotmail.com
kelcan@navpoint.com
Jared
Solomon
(202) 657-0670
jareds@firstfocus.net
Nathan
Smith
(202) 621-5815
nsmith@glsen.org
Scott
Fleming
(202) 687-3455
ssf2@georgetown.edu
Jon
Groteboer
(202) 863-1292
Jane
West
(202) 293-2450
jon_groteboer
@harvard.edu
jwest@accte.org
Hilary
Goldmann
(202) 861-7777
hgoldmann@iste.org
Ilana
Brunner
(410) 616-2310
ibrunner@
successforall.org
Higher Education
Consortium for Special
Education
International Society for
Technology in Education
Johns Hopkins University,
Center for Research and
Reform in Education
Knowledge Alliance
Los Angeles Unified
School District
Magnet Schools of
America, Inc.
National Association of
Secondary School
Principals
National Alliance of Black
School Educators
National Association of
College Stores
National Association for
College Admission
Counseling
National Association for
Music Education
National Association of
Elementary School
Principals
John
Waters
(202) 518-0847
waters@knowledgeall.net
Edgar
Zazueta
(916) 446-6641
Edgar.zazueta@lausd.net
Scott
Thomas
(202) 824-0672
Jacki
Ball
703-860-7338
Scott.thomas
@magnet.edu
ballj@nassp.org
LaRuth
Gray
(914) 406-9705
laruth.gray@nyu.edu
Richard
Hershman
(202) 778-4598
rhershman@nacs.org
Michael
Rose
(703) 299-6817
mrose@nacanet.org
Chris
Woodside
(703) 860-4000
chrisw@menc.org
Kelly
Pollitt
(703) 518-6245
kpollitt@naesp.org
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Organization
National Association of
Federally Impacted
Schools
National Association of
Graduate-Professional
Students, Inc.
National Association of
Independent Colleges &
Universities
National Association of
School Psychologists
National Association of
State Directors of Career
Technical Education
Consortium
National Association of
State Directors of Special
Education
National Association of
State Student Grant and
Aid Programs
National Association of
Student Financial Aid
Administrators
National Center on Time
& Learning
National Coalition for
Literacy
National Coalition of
Classified Education
Support Employee
Unions
National Council for
Community and
Education Partnerships
National Council of
Higher Education
Resources
National Council of State
Directors of Adult
Education
National HEP/CAMP
Association
National Education
Association
National Parent Teacher
Association
National Rural Education
Association
First Name
Jocelyn
Last Name
Bissonnette
Phone
(202) 624-5455
E-mail
jocelyn@nafisdc.org
Meredith
Niles
(202) 643-8043
legislative@nagps.org
Stephanie
Giesecke
(202) 739-0461
stephanie@naicu.edu
Kelly
Vaillancourt
(301) 657-0270
David
Beckett
(301) 588-9630
kvaillancourt
@naspweb.org
dbeckett@careertech.org
Amanda
Lowe
(703) 519-3800
Ext. 320
amanda.lowe@nasdse.org
Frank
Ballmann
(2020 721-1186
frank@nassgap.org
Megan
McClean
(202) 785-6942
mccleanm@nasfaa.org
David
Goldberg
(202) 567-2441
Jackie
Taylor
(865) 680-7668
dgoldberg
@timeandlearning.org
Jackie@jataylor.net
Dave
Low
(916) 329-3621
dlow@csea.com
Daniel
BremerWirtig
(202) 530-1135
Ext. 110
daniel_bremer
@edpartnerships.org
Sean
Deverey
(202) 822-2142
sdeverey@ncher.us
Lynn
Selmser
(502) 573-5114
lcselmser@cox.net
Irene
Bueno
(202) 540-1070
ibueno@nvgllc.com
Mary
Kusler
(202) 822-7031
mkusler@nea.org
Jacque
Chevalier
jchevalier@pta.org
John
Hill
(703) 518-1200,
x 3351
(765) 494-0086
103
jehill@purdue.edu
Organization
National School Boards
Association
National Student Speech
Language Hearing
Association
National Superintendents
Roundtable
National Title I
Association
Northwestern University
First Name
Deborah
Last Name
Rigsby
Phone
(703) 838-6208
E-mail
drigsby@nsba.org
Dawn
Dickerson
(202) 624-7750
ddickerson@asha.org
James
Harvey
(206) 526-5336
Harvey324@earthlink.net
Richard
Long
richlong@titlei.org
Jennifer
Kunde
(800) 256-6452
x156
(847) 491-8434
Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey
Francine
Pfeiffer
(202) 220-1338
School Social Work
Association of America
Service Employees
International Union
State Educational
Technology Directors
Association
State University of New
York
The Ohio State University
Myrna
Mandlawitz
(202) 686-1637
Saralee
Todd
(202) 730-7000
mrmassociates
@verizon.net
saralee.todd@seiu.org
Geoff
Fletcher
(202) 556-3684
Gfletcher@setda.org
Michael
Frame
(518) 320-1148
Michael.frame@suny.edu
Stacy
Rastauskas
(202) 624-3520
Rastauskas.1@osu.edu
Tom
Netting
(202) 824-1724
Jill Allen
Murray
(202) 628-7770
Ethan
Senack
Tom.netting
@akerman.com
jamurray@
sheridangroupdc.com
esenack@pirg.org
The Pell Alliance
The Sheridan Group
j-kunde
@northwestern.edu
Francine@rutgers.edu
U.S. Public Interest
Research Group
United States Student
Association
University of California
Kalwis
Lo
(202) 546-9707
Ext. 333
(202) 640-6577
Carolyn
Henrich
(202) 974-6308
carolyn.henrich@ucdc.edu
University of Chicago
Matthew
Greenwald
(202) 461-3483
University of Maryland
University College
University of Southern
California
Voices for America’s
Children
Washington Partners,
L.L.C.
WestEd
YMCA of the USA
Sarah
Dufendach
(301) 985-7252
David
Brown
(202) 824-5870
mfgreenwald
@uchicago.edu
Sarah.dufendech
@umuc.edu
david@usc.edu
Terrylynn
Tyrell
(202) 380-1792
tyrell@voices.org
Ellen
Fern
(202) 289-3900
efern@wpllc.net
Augustus
Neal
Mays
Denton
(202) 429-9722
(202) 688-4734
amays@wested.org
neal.denton@ymca.net
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leg@usstudents.org