Waterford.org Leadership Team

Leadership Team Overview

The Waterford.org Leadership Team is committed to creating early learning programs that integrate the science of learning, the power of mentoring, and the promise of technology, while fostering community and family partnerships. With a range of established backgrounds in teaching, early literacy, educational technology, and curriculum design, many team members contribute decades of experience in education. Their expertise brings an informed, innovative perspective to Waterford initiatives.

Meet the Team

Candra Morris

Vice President of
Professional Learning

Clark Beal

Clark Beal

Senior Vice President of School Relations

Dr. Haya Shamir

Vice President of Research & Chief Scientist

Jessica Lister

Vice President, Controller

Jim Lund

Jim Lund

Senior Vice President of Utah Upstart

Kathy Landon

Senior Vice President of Product & Program Management

Kernard Jones

Kernard Jones

Senior Vice President of Government Relations

Kim Fischer

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Dr. Kristi James

Chief Academic Officer

LaTasha Hadley

Dr. LaTasha Hadley

Senior Vice President of Partnerships

Lori Pugh

Chief People Officer

Mary Luallen

Dr. Mary Luallen

Vice President of Philanthropy

Dr. Matt Hill, CEO of Waterford.org

Dr. Matt Hill

Chief Executive Officer

Megan Diehl

Vice President of Partnerships

Mike Hight

Mike Hight

Chief Technology Officer

Mike Hudson

Mike Hudson

Vice President of Information Technology & Security

Scott Wood

Scott Wood

Senior Vice President of Technology

Tom Ness

Chief Financial Officer

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