Leadership

Meredith Liepelt

CEO of Rising Star Publicity, has guided thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs to communicate their big ideas.

Jodi Obeid

Jodi is a dance educator who believes deeply in the mission of the program and that all children should have opportunities for movement...

Allison Tanaka

She has dedicated more than 20 years to working with nonprofit organizations and government agencies.

Kelly Kuder

Kelly Kuder serves as Assistant Regional and Regional Manager for the Washington, DC metro area, Annapolis, MD, Chicago and West Chicago.

Michèle Morris

Michèle Morris has had the privilege of working with us since the inception of its predecessor, the D.A.R.E. Dance Program in 2000.

Christina Ruiz Pastras

She had a wonderful professional ballet and dance career working with Atlanta Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Joffrey Ballet...

Cristine Dhimos

Cristine Dhimos began her professional dance career with what was then called the Alvin Ailey Third Company...

Jill L. Roberts

She serves as the President and CEO for the DEA Educational Foundation overseeing the day-to-day operation and strategy for the DEAEF.

Jill Roberts Appointed As The New CEO/President of Foundation Beginning September 1, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC—William F. Alden, CEO/Chairman of the DEA Educational Foundation, is proud to announce the appointment of Jill L. Roberts...

2019 Message from the Chairman

2019 was a very busy year. The Foundation was able to make a tremendous impact in our communities through our youth programs...