Our Team

The Foundation is fortunate to have a dedicated group of civic-minded community leaders with an extensive range of expertise serving on our Board of Directors who give freely of their time and thought leadership to guide our strategic direction and position us for long-term sustainability and impact.

Board of Directors

Neil Bush
Co-Founder & Chairman

Greg Garland
Vice Chairman

Terri Lacy
Secretary

Pam Wells, Ed.D.
Treasurer

Maria Bush
Co-Founder & Board Member

Martha Carnes
Board Member

Steve Maislin
Board Member

David Jones
Board Member

Mark Lashier
Board Member

Ruth Simmons, Ph.D.
Board Member

Juliet Stipeche
Board Member

Y. Ping Sun
Board Member

Comprised of talent, passion, and grit – traits cherished by our beloved namesake—the Foundation is only as strong as the people working at the forefront of an evolving literacy landscape. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure that children and adults are empowered with the resources they need learn how to read and thrive in school, at home, in the workplace, and in society.

Staff

Julie Baker Finck, Ph.D.
President & CEO

José Paulo Calvillo
Chief Operating Officer

Susana Rosas
Vice President of Major & Planned Giving

Lisa Jakel
Chief Development Officer

Cindy Puryear
Chief Strategic Partnerships & Programs Officer

Kevin Aguilar
Director of Marketing & Communications

Lindsey Hennigan
Director of Programs

Julie Vincent
Outreach & Engagement Manager

Trish DeScioli
Operations & Fundraising Events Manager

Andrew Wilson
Grants & Donor Relations Manager

Monique Aguilar
Program Manager

Danielle Harper
Program & Partnerships Coordinator

Aisha D. Musa
Program & Partnerships Coordinator

Julia Kerr
Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Taylor Marron
Digital Media Specialist

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