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The People Linking Learning to Life

At PAST, we believe innovation starts with people. Our team brings together educators, researchers, designers, and storytellers—each committed to building meaningful learning experiences and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in education.

Staff

Brianna Agomessou

Investigator of Intellect

STEM Innovation Lead

Pam Andrews

Executive Wrangler

Copyeditor

Paige Shalter Bruening, Ph.D

Doyenne of Inspiration

Senior Consultant

Andrew Bruening, Ph.D.

The Fabricator

Chief Innovation Officer

Maria Green Cohen, M.A., J.D.

The Reporter

Impact Officer

Annalies Corbin, Ph.D.

Chief Goddess

Founder & CEO

Javier Cruz-Ginez

Digital Auteur

Multimedia Coordinator

Cassie Davis

Fact Forager

Research Assistant

Lane Fargher Navarro, Ph.D.

Quæsitor Magnus

Director of Research

Kayla Galloway

Culture Detective

Research Field Manager

Jessa Goldner

Explorer Extraordinaire

Assistant Director of Student Experiences

Kelleigh Huey

Academic Alchemist

STEM Experience Instructor

Sam Kula

Sire of STEM

STEM Coordinator

Steve Martindale, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Ashley Price

Khaleesi of Curiosity

Director of Student Experiences

Marcy Raymond

Bridge Builder

Strategy Officer

Alyssa Reder

Baroness of Balance

Director of OSLN Central OH STEM Hub

Daijah Robinson

Botanical Maverick

Student Experiences Coordinator

Nikki Stancampiano

Workforce Warrior

Director of Workforce Development & Columbus EcosySTEM

Lisa Swartzwelder

Pilot of Progress

President & Chief Operating Officer

Annalise Williams

Workflow Wizard

Administrative Assistant & HR Representative

Kathy D. Wright, EMBA, M.Ed.

STEMinista

Director of Educator Experiences

Board of Trustees

PAST’s Board brings together diverse leaders from education, business, and public service who help guide our mission and strategic direction.

Board Executive Committee

Richard D. Rosen, Ed.D.

Chair

Indigo Strategies | Executive Director

Ram Sastry

Treasurer

Accenture | Director

Jasmine de Gaia

Secretary

Wells Fargo | Head of Customer Data Strategy

Trustees

Nick D'Angelo

Eaton | Manager Public Affairs

Michael Dennis

CAS - Div of Am Chem Society | Vice President

Holly Gross

Benesch Attorneys At Law | Attorney

Wes Hall

Battelle | Senior Vice President of Philanthropy & Education

Sarah E. Holland, Ph.D.

Gray & Pape, Inc. | Marine Archaeologist

Chris Johnson

American Electric Power | Enterprise & Innovation

Gustav Witthöft

JP Morgan Chase & Co. | Product Owner for Customer Identity and Authentication

Carrie Yang

Marsh Cyber Practice | Senior Vice President

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