Weikart Center Staff

Venalin Aguilar
Manager, Quality Improvement

Venalin designs learning experiences and provides coaching, project leadership, and technical assistance to support equitable CQI system building.

Alice Anderson
Senior Research & Evaluation Specialist

Alice supports the Forum's partners in making system-level improvements to maintain or grow instructional quality.

Shavon Dotson
Manager, Quality Improvement and Training

Shavon designs and oversees training content and delivery.

Patrick A. Freeland
Director, Growth and Partnerships

Patrick serves as Director of Growth and Partnerships at the Forum.

Mostafa Hashemi
Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst
Donna Lloyd
Senior Manager, Program Operations and Client Engagement
Ari Pak
Senior Manager, Quality Improvement

Ari leads projects, provides coaching and technical assistance to system leaders, and designs learning experiences to advance equitable CQI systems.

Sarah Phillips
Director, Research & Evaluation

Sarah has extensive experience leading and supporting out-of-school time programs and conducting applied research in school and out-of-school time settings.  

Lisa Rice
Director of Quality Improvement

Lisa focuses on helping youth-serving organizations build practical, sustainable approaches to improving program quality and creating better experiences.

Tiffany Walker
Senior Research & Evaluation Specialist

Tiffany provides technical assistance and evaluation support in partnership with youth development organizations focused on continuous quality improvement.

Contact Us

For general inquiries, contact us here.

For information or questions related to Scores Reporter, contact scoresreporter@forumfyi.org.

For questions related to online training, contact onlinetraining@forumfyi.org.

Consultants

Emet Bergman
Field Consultant
Nikki Hale
Field Consultant
Jennifer Harris
Field Consultant
Clarke Hill
Field Consultant
Rachel Keener
Field Consultant
bob Maureen
Field Consultant
Stacy Silverman
Field Consultant
Suzie Staley
Field Consultant

Join the Team

We are looking for emerging superstars poised to grow rapidly into dynamic leaders. People who have an insatiable desire to grow and learn and are passionate about youth development, continuous improvement, racial equity, and social justice. People eager to constantly try new things, adapt, learn, and improve. People who are analytical, see the big picture, and suggest strategic shifts of direction – while simultaneously maintaining high standards for quality, keeping track of details, and making sure our partners’ needs are met. People who work hard and take pride in their work and support colleagues to do the same. 

We love what we do and want you to as well.

See available listings. 

Our Vision

All young people reach their fullest potential - in education, work, and life.

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