Our Team


Angie Mason-Smith serves as Program Director for Career Pathways at Washington STEM where she designs and implements…


Blair Peterson is the Senior Controller at Washington STEM. He started his career working as an accountant…


Isabelle Haines is the Communications Coordinator at Washington STEM. Before joining the team, she studied math and…


Jayme Shoun serves as the Policy Director for Washington STEM, collaborating with both internal and external colleagues…


Jenée Myers Twitchell serves as the Chief Impact and Policy Officer at Washington STEM and is an…


Jill Nelson is the Director of HR & Administration at Washington STEM. An experienced administrative professional, Jill…


Joanne Walby is Washington STEM’s Communications Manager, managing external
communications to enhance the organizational reach and…


Josh Apata serves as the Policy Manager for Washington STEM, where he collaborates with both internal and…


Katie Schott serves as Program Officer for K-12/Career Pathways at Washington STEM.
Prior to joining Washington…


Laura Peckyno serves as the Development Manager at Washington STEM. She has worked in both the education…

Lynne K. Varner is the Chief Executive Officer for Washington STEM. She is an education leader and…


Megan Nadan serves as Washington STEM’s Senior Project Manager. She is primarily responsible for the logistics of…


Migee Han is the Chief Development and Communications Officer at Washington STEM. She brings 15+ years of…


Mikel Poppe is the Impact Data Manager at Washington STEM. He supports Washington STEM staff and partners…


Min Hwangbo serves as the Impact Director at Washington STEM, leading the organization’s work around data governance,…


Scott Dalessandro serves as Washington STEM’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, responsible for overseeing, organizing, and maximizing collaborations…

Soleil Boyd serves as Senior Program Officer for Washington STEM, supporting the organization’s Early STEM and King…

Tana Peterman is a senior program officer with Washington STEM, where she leads the organization’s K-12 portfolio.…


Yoko Shimomura is the Chief Operating Officer of Washington STEM. She leads Finance & Operations for Washington…