Our Team
We have assembled a diverse team with a wide array of talent and experience. While each of us brings a unique perspective to our work, we share an unwavering commitment to our mission and our students.
Achieve Now Staff
Shawn Kairschner Executive Director
Kristen Bruck Director of Programs,
One-to-One
Patricia Callahan Program Coordinator
Katie Little Director of Programming, Small Groups
Bella Barocas Literacy Instructor
Ness Rijo Literacy Instructor
Carissa Capilongo Instruction and Data Coordinator
Ruby Bantariza Literacy Instructor
Louisa Hanna Special Projects Coordinator
“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.”
—Diogenes Laertius
Karen Beerer
Senior V.P., Teaching & Learning,
Discovery Education
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Board of directors
Alice Dailey
Associate Professor of English,
Villanova University
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Kiara Hernandez (Chair)
Manager of External Investments
Camden Education Fund
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Jessica S. Richardson
Director fo Donor Engagement,
Breakthrough Philadelphia
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Jwalah Venkataramanan (Secretary)
Head of Product Development,
Credit Analytics,
S&P Global Market Intelligence
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Rory Wilson (Treasurer)
Managing Director,
Advisory, Forensic Services,
KPMG
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Caitlyn Gollan Lead Literacy Instructor