Our Team
Our staff is the heart of Connected Lane County. They bring a wide range of lived experiences, professional backgrounds, and expertise to the work of supporting youth and young adults across Lane County.
Together, they design and deliver programs, build relationships with schools and employers, and create opportunities that help young people explore careers, build skills, and navigate their next steps in life.
Want to learn more about the people behind our work? Visit our staff bio page to read more about our team.
Tom Kaczmarek
Facilities
Maintenance
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides governance and strategic oversight for Connected Lane County. Board members bring experience from local school districts, higher education, workforce development, and industry, helping ensure our work remains aligned with community needs and long-term impact.
Cindy Perry, Director of Workforce Programs, Lane Workforce Partnership
Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann, Assistant Dean for Administration, Director for Equity and Inclusion, University of Oregon College of Education
Grant Matthews, Associate VP for CTE & Workforce Development, Lane Community College
Heidi Brown, Superintendent, Crow-Applegate-Lorane School District
Jason Harris, Community and Economic Development Manager, Lane County
Judy Newman, Co-Director, Early Childhood Cares
Dr. Kraig Sproles, Superintendent, Bethel School District
Matt Sayre, Executive Director, Collaborative EDO
Dr. Miriam Mickelson, Superintendent, Eugene School District 4J
Renee Francis, Manager of Career Development and Retention, PeaceHealth
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Dr. Shawn Stover, Interim Superintendent, Springfield Public Schools
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Dr. Tenneal Wetherell, Superintendent, Lane Education Service District