Doctor of Education Leadership Student Directory

Gaby Arismendi is a proud bilingual, bicultural Latina and has dedicated her career to supporting the development of young people — most recently at Chicago Public Schools where she led work in data, strategy, policy, governance and grants management at the school, network and district level.

Roberta Berretta researches school and district leadership, change management, instructional improvement, and rebuilding trust in our public education system.

Gweneth Bruey-Finck has served at all levels of K-12 district leadership and advised in higher education spaces. She is passionate about innovating past the industrial education model to attain social justice for our students and families. 

With global leadership experience in organizational transformation, Ruiz is passionate about helping educational institutions to unlock their potential by building strong systems and structures that reinforce equity and inclusivity.

Jesse Corburn has been a principal manager, principal, teacher, and consultant.  Jesse’s goal is to support the strategic planning essential for turnaround efforts, that can align and codify practice across schools to ensure all students thrive and achieve.

Chassity Coston has served as a teacher, cheer coach, assistant principal, and principal both in the U.S. and internationally. Her passion uplifts mentorship for Black women in education, and she strives to create equitable school culture and policy that prioritizes student well-being.

Sasha Cunningham is all about connections — creating and managing systems that uplift individuals and communities, but always in a way that is child centered.

Deniann Grant's research interests and expertise focuses on educational leadership, with an emphasis on strategic decision-making, instructional program evaluation, and inclusive, data-driven practices.

Bing Howell is a C-Level education executive with +15 years of experience at state and district level, in for/public/non profit arenas, in the U.S. and internationally.

Riley Jones is interested in entrepreneurship, Innovation, and renewable energy workforce development.

Larry Meadows Jr. is a family and community engagement specialist and he is interested in fostering self-actualization in adolescents (targeting grades 6-8) through positive identity development and critical thinking skills. 

Ramsey Merritt has worked in elementary, middle, and high schools as a teacher and administrator. Among his wide-ranging interests, he is most passionate about teacher development and math education. Prior to education, Merritt served in a variety of roles for the New York Times.

José Oliva is a cross-sector leader working at the intersection of education, democracy and social and economic justice. At HGSE, he is exploring how school districts can foster organizational coherence to improve student achievement while navigating complex political environments.

Deion M. Owens has served in various leadership roles in K-12 Education, primarily working in turnaround settings within charter networks. His interests focus on building capacity of leaders and the ability of organizations to scale strategically utilizing data. 

Audrey Page studies the intersections of equity, excellence, student success planning, and education technology, specifically artificial intelligence.

Natasha Patterson is a strategic, systems change leader with experience at the school, district, and state level.   

Alia Qatarneh was the former director of the Massachusetts Amgen Biotech Experience Program at Harvard University, dedicating eleven years to making impactful changes to science and science education. She is interested in the intersection of education, industry, and policy.

Calvin Reddick Jr. is passionate about advancing educational outcomes and equity for students through practical professional learning for principals and district leaders, emphasizing DEIB and fostering a positive culture. 

Leah Rubin has nearly 20 years of experience in public education, from teaching to school leadership. She is passionate about equity in education, focusing on teacher development, curriculum and instruction, and leading change to create inclusive learning environments.

Evetty Satterfield's research and practice focus on advancing equity and leadership in education by designing systems that support leadership development, empower diverse voices, and foster sustainable change, particularly for underrepresented communities.

Angelique Smith has served as an educator and leader at the school, district and state levels in U.S. and UAE. She is committed to disrupting educational injustices to ensure that all children have access to a stellar education experience.

Jesse Tang has served in education for 19 years, with ten years in the principal role. His focus areas include: building support and sustainability for new-to-role principals in their initial years and building more diverse pipelines for leaders of color.

Heather Valentine has over 20 years of experience in the early childhood field and is passionate about meaningful change in the sector, particularly around workforce supports, professional development and pay equity.

Tamesha Webb is driven to create empowering and nurturing schooling experiences for Black girls in PreK-12, focusing on school leadership and educator recruitment and retention, all aimed at fostering positive learning environments.

Rebecca Westlake is an instructional leader who brings experience, passion, and expertise to the vision of creating excellent and just academic outcomes for multilingual learners.

Travis Wharton's work has focused on the intersection of education and economic mobility for Black Americans. I am interested in the leverage points of philanthropy that can lower and/or delete barriers to Black upward mobility by emptying the stagnant resources within philanthropic orgs.