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 and Administrative 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

  • Ken Dobbs

    Ken Dobbs

    Development and Partnerships Director

Sales and Marketing

  • David Guerrero

    David Guerrero

    Business Development Manager, Advertising and Membership

  • Brittany Cernic

    Brittany Cernic

    Marketing Manager

  • Kaitlyn Nelsen

    Kaitlyn Brown

    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

  • Michael Brown

    Michael Browne

    Board Vice Chair

  • Deanne Briley

    Deanna Briley

    Board Treasurer

  • Chris Kiewra

    Christine Kiewra

    Board Secretary

  • Sarah Karle

    Sarah Karle

    Board Member

  • Laura Krafka

    Laura Krafka

    Board Member

  • Iris Chin Ponte

    Iris Chin Ponte

    Board Member

  • Rachel Rowan

    Rachel Rowan

    Board Member