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Yearly Archives: 2024

Tiffany English

Meet Tiffany English Problem solving, thinking strategically, and preparing and launching event registrations for NEA members to engage and grow. Title: Conference and Meetings Planner Years at NEA: 9 years (this time!) If you…

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Kari Lundstad-Vogt Coppersmith

Meet Kari Lundstad-Vogt Coppersmith "I feel this is an important place for me to be working. We’re protecting public education." Title: Political Fundraiser Years at NEA: 12 years Last year, NEA members contributed nearly…

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Jamika Needom

Meet Jamika Needom Stepping up NEA's game to uncover the stories data can tell Title: State Adoption & Engagement Specialist Years at NEA: 2.5 years You know the expression “data is king”? It may…

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Brandy Bixler

Meet Brandy Bixler Leading the work to create the professional growth opportunities that NEA members need and want. Title: Digital Learning Specialist Years at NEA: 7 years After a very successful 25-year career as…

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Brian Washington

Meet Brian Washington Strengthening the voice of NEA members to be sure they're heard everywhere decisions about public education are made Title: Senior Communications Strategist Years at NEA: 17 years The simplest way to…

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Ray McInerney

Meet Ray McInerney Influencing policy to improve the lives of NEA members. Title: Senior Campaign Manager Years at NEA: 18 years Federal elections get national headlines, but state legislatures get Ray McInerney’s personal attention. …

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Michael Hairston

Meet Michael Hairston Making sure NEA members can enjoy a secure and dignified retirement after a career of service in education. Title: Senior Pension Specialist Years at NEA: 8 years It’s not a popular…

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Justin Karr Conley

Meet Justin Karr Conley Title: Senior Digital Strategist Years at NEA: 6 years Denver, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Little Rock, Columbus, Portland, and a slew of Red for Ed states. When NEA members take a…

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Brenda Álvarez

Meet Brenda Álvarez "It’s about showing them the power of their own voices." Title: Senior Writer/Editor Years at NEA: 18 years Last year’s NEA Today story, “We Will Not Erase History,” about Oklahoma teachers…

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Tess Van Schepen

Meet Tess Van Schepen Bridging the distance between the White House and NEA members' classrooms to elevate educator voices and get results Title: Senior Advocacy Specialist Years at NEA: 4, including a 1-year temp…

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