The Vela team is made up of a combination of data experts and longtime education professionals. We understand what information educators need access to. We also know how to glean the bigger picture through data analysis. These are the skills that allow us to bring education partners insights on how to enhance their impact. 

Jennifer Wilson-Kearse

Executive Director

Shawn Bergman

Director of Research

Todd Nolt

Director of Evaluation and Analytics

Matthew Hawkins

Assistant Director of Evaluation & Support Services

Alex Serrano

Director of Platform Development

Nick Woody

Assistant Director of Communications

Molly Hanna

Assistant Director of Qualitative Research and Technical Content