Management Team

Rhonda H. Lauer

President and Chief Executive Officer

Every child deserves a quality education, and every child can learn-given the right opportunities. These are the philosophies Rhonda Lauer brings to her leadership role at... More

Patti Altobello

Director, Executive and Administrative Services

Patti Altobello joined Foundations in 2000. As Director of Executive and Administrative Services, Ms. Altobello directs, organizes, arranges, and provides... More

Albert Bichner

Executive Director, Community Education Initiatives

As Executive Director of Community Education Initiatives at Foundations, Inc., Albert Bichner ensures the successful integration and alignment of initiatives that Foundations... More

Martha Cook Davidson

Director of Development

Martha Cook Davidson oversees all fundraising, grant-seeking and development efforts at Foundations. She collaborates regularly with all departments to ensure that... More

John B. Henderson, Jr.

Executive Director, Communications

John Henderson has a background in juvenile justice, strategic marketing, business and community development, and college and career counseling. As Executive Director... More

Jennifer Kobrin

Director, Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning

Jennifer Kobrin provides professional development and technical assistance for schools, afterschool programs, and community-based organizations, with a focus on language and... More

Natalie Lucas

Director, Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning

Natalie Lucas helps shape the strategic direction of Foundations' afterschool and expanded learning programs and professional development. By tracking trends, she ensures... More

Emilio R. Matticoli, Ed.D.

Chief of Staff

Emilio R. Matticoli has a professional career spanning over 31 years in public education. He has served as a teacher, principal, central office administrator, acting... More

Rhe McLaughlin

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, Ms. McLaughlin supports executive decision-making, program management, and routine operations. Her areas of focus include organizational,... More

Gail R. Meister, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Learning and Development

Dr. Meister joined Foundations in 1998. She currently manages the department that is responsible for formalizing what Foundations is learning from its work to develop... More

Harry S. Owens

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Owens joined Foundations in February of 2009. As the CFO of the organization, he is responsible for all of the financial activities of Foundations, including audit... More

Julie Stapleton Carroll

Executive Director, School Services

Julie Stapleton Carroll is committed to the success of public schools. With more than 25 years of education experience, she brings a comprehensive perspective to every... More

Claiborne Taylor

Director, Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning

Claiborne Taylor is an experienced trainer, presenter, and researcher. His background as an educator in both school day and out-of-school-time settings provides him with... More

Jessica Williamson

Director, Human Resources

As Human Resources Director, Ms. Williamson oversees all human resources functions of the organization, providing guidance and support to supervisors and employees,... More