Our Team

Staff skills, commitment, and team work largely determine the quality of services. CARS is made up of a dynamic team of experienced and dedicated professionals. Click on the photos below for more information on our staff members.

Kerrilyn Scott-Nakai
Executive Director

Erika Green
Associate Executive Director and Project Director

Leora Ya’Acova Wolf-Prusan
Director of Partnerships and Learning

Christina Borbely
Senior Research Associate

Kari DeCelle
Project Manager, Graphic Designer, and Training Coordinator

Matt Eich
Website Developer

Ken Einhaus
Senior Research Associate

Steven Jimenez
Distance Learning Coordinator and Multimedia Specialist

Amanda Lipp
Technical Assistance Specialist

Miranda March
Senior Research Associate

Joanne Oshel
Distance Learning Manager

Mona Shah
Project Manager

Kristi Silva
Senior Research Associate

Amy Springmeyer
Senior Research Associate

Daniel E. Toleran
Senior Research Associate

Heather Torres
Accounting and Invoicing Coordinator

Jacquie Vatert
Accounting and Contracts Manager

Kim Weis
Communications Specialist and Research Associate