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Staff

Our team is united by our shared mission to improve the systems, practices, and policies that support children's behavioral health and well-being.

A range of knowledge and expertise

Our team members have a range of expertise in behavioral health, social work, education, early childhood, family engagement, and government. They possess knowledge and experience in translating research into actionable insights that inform and enhance public policy and clinical practice.

Senior Management

Jeffrey Vanderploeg, PhD
President and CEO

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Jason Lang, PhD
Chief Program Officer

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Julie Tacinelli
Vice President for Communications

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Ryan Jason
Vice President for Finance and Operations

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Jeana Bracey, PhD
Associate Vice President of School and Community Initiatives

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Kellie Randall, PhD
Associate Vice President of Quality Improvement

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Staff

Rebekah Behan
Senior Project Coordinator

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Roseann Breindel, MA
Project Coordinator

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Jaime Brown, MSW
Project Coordinator

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Yecenia Casiano, MS
Senior Project Coordinator

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Tasmina Chowdhury
Data Analyst

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Michelle Delaney, MHP
Senior Associate

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Meghan N. Flynn, PhD
Post Doctoral Fellow

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Nicole Foster, LMSW
Project Coordinator

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Tiffany Franceschetti, LCSW
Senior Associate

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Marlene Gomez
Project Coordinator

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Christine Hauser, LCSW, LADC
Senior Associate

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Shannon Houston, MSW
Communications Manager

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Aleece Kelly, MPP
Director of System Development and Policy

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Alyssa Korell, PhD
Project Coordinator

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Alice Kraiza, MPH
Senior Project Coordinator

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Brittany C.L. Lange, DPhil, MPH
Senior Associate

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Jamie LoCurto, PhD
Senior Associate

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Jack Lu, PhD, LCSW
Director of Implementation

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Elaine Mancini, MA
Project Coordinator

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Ashley Nelson
Senior Data Analyst II

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Katie Newkirk, PhD
Director of Evidence-Based Practices

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Cynthia Nichols, PhD, LCSW
Senior Project Coordinator

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Caleb Owen
Data Fellow

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Kate Powers, LMSW
Senior Project Coordinator

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Lori Schon
Operations Manager

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Miranda Simao, MA
Project Coordinator

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Nik Sixco
Administrative Assistant

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Heather Solak, MA
Senior Associate

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Kayla Theriault, MPH
Senior Associate

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Allison Valenti, LMFT
Project Coordinator

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Kara Vlahcevic, MS
Senior Data Analyst

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Arielle Wagoner
Senior Project Coordinator

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Sarah White, LCSW
Project Coordinator

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Annie Winneg, MPH
Senior Project Coordinator

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Beth Zweibel, MA
Contracts Manager

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CHDI Board of Directors

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