Edward Rivero is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. He is a learning scientist whose dissertation research examined youth agency and ingenuity in online gaming ecologies. Read more >
Carolyn Rutsch is the Director of Development. She cultivates and stewards relationships with LPI’s foundation funders, building and managing a pipeline of investors for its work. Read more >
Priscilla Saralegui-Torres is a Web Specialist on LPI’s Communication team, where she supports web-based projects and initiatives. Saralegui-Torres has worked as a digital specialist and content manager for various organizations for over a decade. Read more >
Abby Schachner co-leads LPI's Early Childhood Learning team and is a member of the Deeper Learning team where she is working to translate research on children’s social, emotional and academic development and the contexts that support such development to inform policy and practice. Read more >
Julie Serven is the Publications Manager at the Learning Policy Institute. She coordinates the production schedules and processes of LPI’s many publications, ensuring high-quality products that effectively share the work of LPI researchers to inform education policy and practice. Read more >
Human Resources Associate and DC Office Administrator
Krystal Uzuegbu is the Human Resources Associate and DC Office Administrator. Prior to joining LPI, she gained professional experiences as a receptionist, procurement assistant, and administrative assistant. Read more >
Rachel Valencia is the Finance and Operations Analyst for the Learning Policy Institute's Palo Alto, CA, office. Prior to joining LPI, she gained her professional experience in the biotechnology and hospitality sectors. Read more >