Umoja Staff

Kara Allen Soldati Chief Executive Officer

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Dr. Kara Allen Soldati (she/her/hers) serves as Umoja's Chief Executive Officer.  MORE >

Cynthia Degand PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SPECIALIST

Cynthia (she/her/hers) has been a consultant with Umoja for 10 years. In that time, she's done curriculum writing, implementing advisory programs and facilitating professional development. MORE >

Megan Delaney Restorative Justice Manager | Site: Morgan Park HS & Academic Center

Meg (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in 2015 and has spent 10+ years working in schools and education.  MORE >

Brandon Fielder Restorative Justice Specialist | Site: North Chicago HS

Brandon (he/him/his) joined Umoja in August 2018 as a Restorative Justice Specialist. MORE >

Stacy Fox Sr. Restorative Justice Specialist | Site: Ogden-Jenner MS | Program Development Fellow

Stacy (they/them/theirs) joined the Umoja team in July 2018 as a Senior Restorative Justice Specialist.  MORE >

AJ Johnson-Garrett Social Emotional Learning Specialist | Site: Gage Park HS

AJ (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in January 2018.  MORE >

Elizabeth Kesner Director of People & Operations

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Elizabeth Kesner (she/her/hers) serves as Umoja's Director of People & Operations. MORE >

Maggie Lopez Social Emotional Learning Specialist | Site: Sullivan HS

Maggie (she/her/hers)joined the Umoja team in August 2018.  MORE >

JoAnn Lulla Evaluation Specialist

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JoAnn (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in October 2019 as an Evaluation Specialist. In this role, she provides data management & analysis support for the organization’s diverse suite of school-based programs. MORE >

Te McDaniel Restorative Justice Senior Specialist | Site: Englewood STEM High School

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Te (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in January 2020 as a Restorative Justice Senior Specialist. MORE >

Kristin McKay Director, External Affairs

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Kristin (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in July 2014.  MORE >

Asher Miller Sr. Restorative Justice Specialist | Site: Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy

Asher (he/him/his) joined Umoja in August 2016. He has always had a commitment to education with a particular focus on students impacted by inequitable educational conditions. MORE >

Katina Monzon Director of Finance and Administration

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Katina (she/her/hers) joined the Umoja in 2007.  MORE >

Kristin Moore Director, Embedded Programs | Site: Englewood STEM High School | Organizational Leadership Fellow

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Kristin (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in August 2017.  MORE >

Sonjanita Moore Social Emotional Learning Manager | Lead, Content Development | Site: Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy

Sonjanita (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in January 2015.  MORE >

Allyna Mota Melville Partnerships Associate

Allyna (she/her/hers) joined the Umoja in July 2019 through Northwestern's Public Interest Program fellowship.  MORE >

Rachel Parnell Social Emotional Learning Manager | Sites: Curie Metropolitan High School & Englewood STEM High School | Equity Fellow

Rachel (she/her/hers) joined the Umoja team in July 2014  MORE >

Kathryn Rayford Professional Learning Manager

Kathryn (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in September 2018.  MORE >

Lacherie Reed Professional Learning Manager | Program Development Fellow

Lacherie (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in July of 2018.  MORE >

Daniela Schiazza Director, Learning & Impact

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Daniela (she/her/hers) joined Umoja in 2012.  MORE >

Jacare Thomas Chief of Growth & Innovation

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Jacare (he/him/his) serves as Umoja's Chief of Growth & Innovation.  MORE >

Kelly Yacono Operations Manager

Kelly (she/her/hers) joined the Umoja team in August 2015.  MORE >

Rosa Zamora Director, Strategic Partnerships

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Rosa (she/her/hers) joined the Umoja team in 2017.  MORE >