Vision
We envision a world where education and workforce systems are aligned to address systemic barriers so that all individuals can support themselves, provide for their families, and build thriving communities.
Mission
WestEd’s Center for Economic Mobility partners with education and workforce systems to remove systemic barriers to living-wage jobs and to provide low income people with access to social mobility, particularly in African-American, Asian-American, Latina/o/x, Native, and rural communities. Our evidence-based, collaborative, and student-centered approach offers relevant information, helps make that information meaningful, and supports systems change.
Staff
Our team includes people with deep commitment to equity and experience working with K-12, postsecondary education, adult education, and economic development.
Project Leadership
Team

Lupita AlcaláDirector, Education Policy and Outcomes

Rachel Antrobus, Ed.D.Senior Research Associate

Karen BeltramoSenior Project Manager

Allie BollellaResearch Associate

Kathy BoothProject Director, Educational Data & Policy

Grace CalisiResearch Associate

Marisa Castellano, Ph.D.Program Associate

Kyle DavisSenior Research Associate

Quay DorseySenior Project Manager

Ann Edwards, Ph.D.Director of Mathematics and Carnegie Math Pathways

Angela EstacionSenior Research Associate

Pamela FongSenior Research Associate

Linda Friedrich, Ph.D.Director of Literacy

Beth Hart, Ph.D.Research Associate

Greg Hill Jr.Senior Program Manager

Tracy Huebner, Ph.D.Program Director

Jessica KeachSenior Research Associate

Kelsey Krausen, Ph.D.Senior Engagement Manager

Laura Lara-Brady, Ph.D.Senior Project Manager

Lisa Le Fevre, Ph.D.Senior Program Associate

Joy LewisSenior Research Associate

Alexandra LozanoffSenior Project Manager

Jasmine McGeeResearch Associate

Valentin PedrozaSenior Research Associate

Phyllis PistorinoProgram Associate

Mary Rauner, Ph.D.Senior Research Associate

Ravinder SinghSenior Program Associate

Hayley Spencer, Ph.D.Research Associate

Jenna TerrellSenior Research Associate

Randal TilleryArea Director, Postsecondary Pathways and Career Mobility

Thomas Torre Gibney Senior Research Associate

Blaire Toso, Ph.D.Senior Project Manager
