Agency Leadership
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WESD Cabinet
The Willamette ESD Cabinet is an advisory body to the Superintendent. Each member has department-level oversight or agency-level responsibilities. The Cabinet meets weekly to address agency operational activities and provide input on strategic direction for the agency. The Cabinet works collaboratively to ensure that Willamette ESD upholds our core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence & Partnerships.
Cabinet Members
Gretchen Brunner
Executive Director of School Improvement Services
School Improvement Services
Work:
503.540.4426
Maria Chavez-Haroldson
Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Work:
503.540.4497
Merced Flores
Director of Oregon Migrant Education Service Center
Oregon Migrant Education Service Center
Work:
503.385.4679
Ella Taylor
Chief Research Officer
Center for Education Innovation, Evaluation and Research (CEIER)
Work:
503.385.4660
Tishri Tucker
Executive Assistant to Superintendent and Board
Executive Administration
Work:
503.385.4759
WESD Leadership Team
The WESD Leadership Team consists of over 40 professionals representing numerous disciplines and backgrounds. Their experience and expertise provide leadership and oversight to WESD's many and varied programs.
Leadership Team Members
Suzie Barrientos
Regional Educator Network (REN) Coordinator
Center for Education Innovation, Evaluation and Research (CEIER)
Work:
503.385.4794
Sarah Beaird
Senior Analyst
Center for Education Innovation, Evaluation and Research (CEIER)
Work:
503.540.4488
Gretchen Brunner
Executive Director of School Improvement Services
School Improvement Services
Work:
503.540.4426
Amy Caulder
Senior Manager- Career Connected Learning
School Improvement Services
Work:
503.385.4797
Maria Chavez-Haroldson
Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Work:
503.540.4497
Holly Dalton
Senior Manager – Social Emotional Learning/Instruction
School Improvement Services
Work:
503.385.4553
Cheryl Davis
Senior Analyst
Center for Education Innovation, Evaluation and Research (CEIER)
Work:
503.385.4746