We are committed to fostering an inclusive community by elevating stories and conversations throughout early care and education. We believe in uplifting conversations across foundational and emerging voices, advancing respect and equity within early childhood education through storytelling and community, and amplifying the impact of educators by centering their voices and experiences.

Executive Team

  • Tara Schroder

    Tara Schroder

    Publisher, CEO Dimensions Educational Research Foundation

  • Sara Nelson

    Sara Pancharoen-Nelson

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Jennifer Shiner

    Jennifer Shiner

    Chief Information Officer

  • Miranda Hild

    Miranda Hild

    Finance Director

  • Kara Ficke

    Kara Ficke

    Senior Director of Impact and Engagement

Editorial and Production

  • Nancy Rosenow

    Nancy Rosenow

    Editor-in-Chief

  • Stacy Hawthorne

    Stacy Hawthorne

    Senior Graphic Designer

Sales and Marketing

  • Brittany Cernic

    Brittany Cernic

    Marketing Manager

  • Kaitlyn Nelsen

    Kaitlyn Nelsen

    Website Specialist

Customer Service and Fulfillment

  • Bob Okamoto

    Bob Okamoto

    Grant and Fulfillment Specialist

  • Jason Kelly

    Jason Kelly

    Educational Merchandise Operations Director

  • Natasha Drake

    Natasha Drake

    Service Specialist

Board of Directors

  • John Nimmo

    John Nimmo

    Board Chair

  • Kim Nall

    Kim Nall

    Board Vice Chair

  • Kristin Tynon

    Kristin Tynon

    Board Treasurer

  • Deanne Briley

    Deanna Briley

    Board Member

  • Michael Brown

    Michael Browne

    Board Member

  • Deb Buhro

    Deb Buhro

    Board Member

  • Cheryl Horst

    Board Member

  • Stan Howard

    Stan Howard

    Board Member

  • Sarah Karle

    Sarah Karle

    Board Member

  • Chris Kiewra

    Christine Kiewra

    Board Member

  • Iris Chin Ponte

    Iris Chin Ponte

    Board Member

  • Michelle Suarez

    Michelle Suarez

    Board Member