Our Team

Community-Word Project seeks to build a team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

Staff

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Autumn Tilson

  • Program Director, Arts Access for School and Community Partnerships
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Brandy Hill

  • Office Manager and Executive Assistant
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Craig Hayes

  • Deputy Director of External Affairs
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Dale Novella

  • TAP Co-Director of Communications, Operations, and Facilitation
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Javan Howard

  • TAP Co-Director of Curricula, Mentorship and Facilitation
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Michele Kotler

  • Founder and Executive Director
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Maria Schirmer

  • Program Coordinator
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Libby Mislan

  • TAP Coordinator
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Miranda Agnew

  • Young Adult Program Manager
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Kaitlin Hines-Vargas

  • Director of Development
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Autumn Tilson

  • Program Director, Arts Access for School and Community Partnerships
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Dale Novella

  • TAP Co-Director of Communications, Operations, and Facilitation
Black and white portrait of a man in a baseball cap resting his chin on his hand.

Javan Howard

  • TAP Co-Director of Curricula, Mentorship and Facilitation

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