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Category: Acelero Learning

Maria Begg-Roberson, Ed.D.

Dr. Begg-Roberson, Senior Vice President of Program Services and Innovation (PSI), develops and oversees a programmatic strategy and aligned services that enable the design, adoption, implementation and adaptation of Inc. created education, family engagement, health, and data analytic tools and resources. She formerly served as the Senior Executive Director of the Early Childhood Teaching and … Continued

Christina Herrera

Christina is Vice President of Acelero Learning Head Start in Wisconsin. She drives strategic planning and collaboration across Acelero Learning Wisconsin’s Head Start service areas to build a better future for children, families, and staff. She began her career with Acelero Learning in 2008 at our Clark County delegate in Las Vegas, NV. Prior to … Continued

Aastha Kathuria

Aastha is Vice President of Product for Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning. She is responsible for driving product innovation, technical architectures, applications, and digital platforms across Acelero, Inc. to support world-class early care and learning that produces breakthrough outcomes for our children, families, and partners. She is an experienced product leader with a proven … Continued

Stephen M. Koch

As the Vice President of Policy & Performance, Stephen leads the development and execution of policies that ensure data equity and effective technology-driven reporting, while overseeing policy compliance, data governance, and performance monitoring across the organization to drive informed, equitable decision-making and positive outcomes. Stephen began his career as a secondary teacher in California, and … Continued

Lori Levine

As Senior Vice President of Family Engagement, Lori oversees network-wide collaboration to design and develop Acelero, Inc.’s equity-centered family engagement and health strategy. This work engages families as partners in their children’s learning and development and promotes their overall well-being. Lori’s most recent role prior to joining Acelero was as Queens Borough Commissioner of Child … Continued

Valerie Ibarra Mendez

As the VP of DEIB, Valerie designs, facilitates, and evaluates a comprehensive DEIB learning and development strategy to ensure that every employee feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to contribute fully to Acelero, Inc.’s mission and vision. Before joining Acelero, she was the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of ViM Leadership Coaching, where … Continued

Rory Brown Sipp, Ed.D.

Dr. Sipp, Division President of Acelero Learning, provides leadership, oversight, and support to four Delegate Vice Presidents and their teams across four states (Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and New Jersey), working with four regional offices (Regions II, III, V, and IX). He previously served as Vice President for the Clark County delegate. Dr. Sipp holds a … Continued

Natasha (Tasha) Smith

Tasha is the Vice President of Financial Planning, Analysis and Operations. Along with her team, she is responsible for budgeting, reforecasting, financial reporting, and analysis for Acelero and Shine Early Learning. Prior to joining Acelero, Inc., Tasha gained over 20 years of knowledge and experience as a leader in finance with diversified financial analysis and … Continued

Natalie G. Strappy

Natalie is the Chief of Staff for the Learning and Impact team at Acelero, Inc. Her primary responsibilities include optimizing operations, strategy, and execution. Additionally, she serves as the steward of the team’s culture and communication, ensuring we can serve both internal and external partners with excellence. Natalie has dedicated the last 20 years to … Continued

Kelvin Thomas

Kelvin Thomas is the Vice President of Acelero Learning Head Start in Clark County, one of Nevada’s largest Head Start providers. Prior to joining Acelero Learning, Thomas was the Director of Early Childhood Education and Family Services at Enrichment Services Program (ESP), a nonprofit community action agency serving children enrolled in Head Start, Early Head … Continued