Who We Are

Who We Are

Who We Are

Who We Are

Who We Are

Our Mission

The Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA) is committed to making sure every child in Texas has access to a high-quality public school that will set them on the path to future success. Working as complements to ISDs, public charter schools in Texas are preparing the workforce of the future - more students to and through colleges, universities, and technical training programs. Public charter schools are accountable to taxpayers and are doing their part to help the state meet its academic goals so that all Texas children can thrive.

TPCSA’s mission is to support and advocate for a policy and regulatory climate that ensures every student in Texas has access to ever-improving public school options.

Staff

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Jennifer Acevedo
Data & Research Analyst
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Bryce Adams
Vice President of Government Affairs
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Renelle Bedell
Vice President of Operations
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Kat Carson
Operations Manager
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Mallory Chesser
Grants Manager
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Katrina Corte
Director of Special Events
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Ally Crutcher
Director of Regional Advocacy, North Texas
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Inga Dedow
Policy Analyst
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Brandon Garcia
Director of Legislative Affairs
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Laurel Garcia
Senior Director of Continuing Education
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Elizabeth Gunter
Development Project Manager
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Natalie Kaharick
Chief Executive Officer
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Shawn Kanning
Controller
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London Lawrence
Director of Regional Advocacy, Central Texas
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Nadia D. Luna
Vice President of Member Engagement
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Ila Mar
Digital Director
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Amy Miller
Director of Grassroots Engagement
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Chelbi Mims
Vice President of External Engagement
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Julia Megumi Takada
Senior Director of Donor Relations
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Crystal Rios
Director of SBOE Engagement
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Angel Salazar
CRM Administrator
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Jessica Shopoff
Senior Director of Policy
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Rebecca Thomas
Chief of Staff
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Sarah Tredway
Senior Director Of School Advocacy
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Tara Speegle
Director of Regional Advocacy, West Texas
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Brian Whitley
Vice President of Communications

Board of Directors

Chuck Cook, Chair
Responsive Education Solutions
Chris Barbic, Chair-Elect
City Fund
Kathleen Zimmermann, Treasurer
IDEA Public Schools
Dr. Julia Wright, Secretary
MeyerPark Charter School
Dr. Lisa Stanley 
North Texas Collegiate Academy
John Armbrust 
Austin Achieve Public Schools
Fatih Ay 
Harmony Public Schools
Richard Baumgartner 
Rise Academy
Eddie Conger 
International Leadership of Texas
Dr. Jennifer Goodman 
Odyssey Academy
Joe Hoffer 
Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein, LLP
Christopher Mayes 
Beatrice Mayes Institute
Sehba Ali 
KIPP Texas Public Schools
Cynthia A. Trigg 
Evolution Academy
Dr. Brent Wilson 
Life School
Dr. Jeff Cottrill 
IDEA Public Schools
Dr. Andrew Benscoter 
Trinity Charter Schools
Akeem Brown 
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