Our Team

We’re 100% committed to building something extraordinary.

Meet the dedicated staff of BARR Center who are passionate about ensuring that each and every student succeeds. We are a close-knit team that shares the value of building relationships. Learn more about who we are and what we do.

BARR Team

BARR Center founder Angela Jerabek headshot

Angela Jerabek

Founder and Executive Director
Rob Metz

Rob Metz

Deputy Director

Jennifer Remick

Chief Operating Officer
Ali Sipkins

Ali Sipkins

Senior Executive Assistant and Special Projects Manager

Beth Heimer

Senior Director of Coaching and Schools

Dr. Anu Sharma

Senior Advisor
Lachelle Brant headshot

Lachelle Brant 

Director of State and Federal Policy

Brad Brubaker

Director of Thrive Coaching and Mentoring
Megan Reder Schopp

Dr. Megan Reder-Schopp

Director of Research

Zack Thury

Finance Director
Dick Ungar

Richard “Dick” Ungar

Director of Engagement
Carrie Jennissen

Carrie Jennissen

Associate Events Director
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Josh Omang 

Associate Director of Engagement

Marissa Simoes

Senior Manager of BARR Coaching

Janka Arsenault

Finance Manager

Kara Boudway

Manager of BARR Training

Liberty Czarnik 

Finance & Operations Administrator

Hallela Hinton-Williams

Education Policy & Research Manager

Grace Nulty

Customer Relations Administrator
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Lia Watts

Manager of BARR Coaching