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.

Daniel Albert
Senior Product Manager

Raena Akin-Deko
Senior Director of Impact

Elizabeth Allen
Contracts Manager

Melissa Baron
Director of Quality

Jenn Bassman
Communications Specialist

Quiana Bell
Program Associate

La’Toi Bowers-Scott, MA, CPC
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
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

Nick Diehl
Product Manager

Matthew Do
Project Manager

Melissa Flores
Program Operations Manager

Shannon Franz
Research Development and Support Manager

Laila Fritz
Product Director of Technology

Kristin Gardner
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

Melissa Griffin
Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

Jasmine Jones, MPH
Program Associate

Laura Krug, LCSW
Senior Subject Matter Expert

Rebecca Larsen
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

Katherine Linek
Development Manager

Johanna Lister, JD, MPH
Director of Policy

Elizabeth Frenette, MPH
Senior Policy Specialist

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
Senior Policy Specialist

Stevie Schein
Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Natalie Tackitt, MED, MSA
North Carolina HealthySteps Coordinator

Pam Tew, LSW
Sustainability Managaer


