NWEA Senior Leadership Team
United by a shared commitment to student learning, our senior leaders provide the direction and strategic vision necessary to help kids and educators around the globe.
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Chris Minnich
President, NWEA
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Joanne Luzietti
Chief of Staff and SVP of Business Management
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Dr. Fred McDaniel
SVP of Product, Content & Services
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Dr. Beth Tarasawa
SVP of Learning Sciences
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Lindsay Dworkin
SVP of Policy and Government Affairs
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Samantha Musacchia
VP, Senior Advisor
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Dr. Dirk Mattson
SVP of Solutions Delivery & Operations
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Brett Jenkins
SVP of Product Management