Ballmer Institute Staff

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Karen Chaput

Senior Writer and Director of Communications
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Adrian Sampedro Cruz

Academic and Career Advisor
Assistant Director of Student Services
Ballmer ARC Co-Curriculum Director
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Nikki Harris

Communications and Digital Media Specialist
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Emily Kroman, MEd, BCBA, LBA

Clinical Training Coordinator
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Katelyn Lewis

Academic Program Coordinator
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Kara Miller

Executive Assistant
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Anna Mulcahy

Executive Director of Development
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Han Padilla

Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
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Tara Raines

Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy
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Cassandra Ramirez

Research and Business Administrative Coordinator
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Courtney Westling

Senior Director of Public Affairs
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Corelle Wickramasekera

Development Coordinator
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Jane Woodcock

Director of Research and Financial Operations
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Julie Wren

Senior Director & Chief of Staff
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Yu Zhang

Assistant Director of Advising and Student Services