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Who We Are

SCORE Team

Since 2009, SCORE has played a critical role in advancing student achievement from classroom to career in Tennessee. Our team is composed of mission-driven professionals who work every day to support student success by insisting on high expectations, prioritizing collaboration, and fostering a culture of innovation.  

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Meet the Team

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Liza Ambrose

Pathways Manager
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Courtney Bell

Vice President of Research & Innovation
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Taylor Berry

Senior Director of Impact
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Donata Blobaum, Ph.D.

Office Manager
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Sam Brobeck

Senior Director of Research & Innovation
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Trent Carlson

Manager of Charter Initiatives
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Bailey Deavers

Policy Analyst
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Leigh George

Director of Events
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Amanda Glover

Director of AI Initiatives
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Aleah Guthrie

Vice President of Policy & Government Relations
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Melanie Harrell

Vice President of Finance & Operations
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Emily Hawthorne

Director of Talent
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Kirby Henslee

Senior Director of Policy
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David Huang

Executive Assistant & Technology Manager
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Diane Hughes

Communications Manager
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Dr. Zachary Hyder

Director of Research
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Jack Roberts Jue

Senior Policy Analyst
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Grace Glasgow Lamb

Director of Grants & Strategy Management
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Mara Laverentz

Executive Assistant
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David Mansouri

President & CEO
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Emma McWeeney

Senior Director of Charter Initiatives
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Mary Cypress Metz

Senior Vice President of Strategy
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Katherine Rinkenberger

Strategic Initiatives Director
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Henry Savich

Education & Workforce Data Specialist
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Nicole Floyd Smith

Vice President of Advocacy & Communications
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Ariana Solis Gomez

Senior Director of Communications
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Glenn Turtel

Director of Finance
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Bryce Warden

Senior Director of Pathways
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Destiny Whitmore

Director of Outreach
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Lawand Yaseen

Senior Data & Research Analyst
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Advisors

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Dr. Sharon Roberts

Senior Advisor

Graduate Fellows & Interns

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Mary Kate Hillis

Graduate Fellow
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Erin Malafronte

Graduate Fellow
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In Memoriam

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Peter Tang

Aug. 1, 1988 - Dec. 25, 2024
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