Who We Are

IHEP’s mission and vision are made possible through the hard work and valuable expertise of some of the most respected professionals in the fields of public policy and research. Collectively, its staff works together to advance higher education opportunities for all individuals.

Office of the President

Thomas D. Parker, Ed.D., Interim President and Senior Associate
Jenna Cullinane, Special Assistant to the President
Tia T. Gordon, Managing Director of Communications and Marketing
Kathleen E. Wilson, E-Communications Associate

Research and Programs

Alisa Federico Cunningham, Vice President of Research and Programs
Wendy Erisman, Ph.D., Director of Research and Evaluation
Zak A. Kondo, Program Associate
Lacey H. Leegwater, Director of Programs and Planning
Shannon M. Looney, Research Associate
Renee Y. L. Minor, Program Director
Nirjan Rai, Research Analyst
Jennifer Ramsey, Research Project Manager

Finance

April Arnold, Accounting Associate
Lisa Stewart, Finance Manager

Operations

Terry T. Nixon, Managing Director of Operations
Connie Sykes, Office Coordinator