Who we are
The HealthySteps National Office
A program of ZERO TO THREE
Our team of experts helps HealthySteps sites deliver the model as intended, so that together we achieve positive outcomes for babies, toddlers, and their families. We also collaborate with key stakeholders to expand access to HealthySteps and HealthySteps-aligned services nationwide.
Raena Akin-Deko
Senior Director of Impact
Daniel Albert
Senior Product Manager
Elizabeth Allen
Contracts Manager
Melissa Baron, PhD
Director of Quality
Jenn Bassman
Communications Specialist
Quiana Bell
Administrative Assistant
La’Toi Bowers-Scott, MA, CPC, CPCO
Pediatric Reimbursement Education Specialist
Rahil Briggs, PsyD
National Director
Jessica Bushar, MPH
Director of Research & Evaluation
Yvette Cabassa
Senior Pediatric Reimbursement Education Specialist
Stacey Carpenter, PsyD, IMH-E®
Fidelity Manager
Susan Curley Burton, MEd
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
Nick Diehl
Product Manager
Matthew Do
Project Manager
Melissa Flores
Program Operations Manager
Shannon Franz, MS, IMH‑E®
Research Development and Support Manager
Elizabeth Frenette, MPH
Senior Health Policy Expert
Laila Fritz, MA
Product Director of Technology
Kristin Gardner,
MJ, MSCD, IECMH-C
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
Melissa Griffin, MS
Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
Jasmine Jones, MPH
Program Associate
Laura Krug, LCSW
Senior Subject Matter Expert
Rebecca Larsen, MSW
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
Katherine Linek
Development Manager
Johanna Lister, JD, MPH
Director of Policy
Tanya Montes, EdM
Data Integration Specialist
Alexis Newman
Data Analyst
Christina Nigrelli, EdS
Senior Director of Programs – California
Lisa Powell, PhD
Growth Manager
Samantha Prior
Senior Communications Manager
Laura Ptucha, MA
Data Manager
Alice Ricks, MPP, MPH
Director of Strategic Operations
Lillie Rosen, MA
Senior Health Policy Expert
Stevie Schein, PhD
Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager
Erica Smith, MPH
Onboarding Lead
Natalie Tackitt, MED, MSA
North Carolina HealthySteps Coordinator
Pamela Winkler Tew, LSW
Sustainability Manager
Jenn Tracey, MHA
Senior Director of Growth and Sustainability
Nicole Tullis, MPA
Development Director