Mission Statement

Growing concerns about the need for higher student achievement in mathematics has motivated MIND Research Institute, a non-profit organization, to develop programs that draw upon decades of research about how children learn math. Founded and run by physicists, engineers, neuroscientists and educators, MIND has created programs used by more than 150,000 students in schools across the nation. The Advisory Council will discuss trends in mathematics education research and practice, guide the development of needed education tools to support improved student achievement, and advise MIND on issues related to equal access to knowledge and skills in mathematics.

National Advisory Council Members List

  • Dr. Wesley L. Boykin Director of Research

    National Center for Educational Achievement

  • Mary Broderick Board of Directors

    National School Boards Association

  • Dr. Rudy Crew Professor of Clinical Education

    USC Rossier School of Education
    *2008 Superintendent of the Year

  • Dr. Sheldon H. Horowitz Director, LD Resources & Essential Info

    National Center for Learning Disabilities

  • Dr. MaryAnn P. Jobe Director of Leadership Development

    American Association of School Administrators

  • Kathleen Leos President & CEO

    Global Institute for Language and
    Literacy Development Skills

  • Christopher Lohse Research Lead
    Member Services & Outreach

    Council of Chief State School Officers

  • Dr. Richard Long Executive Director

    National Assoc. of State Title I Directors

  • Dr. Andrea Prejean Associate Director

    National Education Association

  • Dr. Sharon Robinson President & CEO

    American Assoc. of Colleges for Teachers Education

  • Shannon Schuyler Managing Director

    PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

  • Dr. Shawn K. Smith Chief of Schools

    Burnham Park Network - Chicago Public Schools

  • Brenda Welburn Executive Director

    National Association of State Boards of Education

  • Dr. W. Stephen Wilson Professor, Dept. of Mathematics

    Johns Hopkins University

  • Dr. John Woodward Dean

    University of Puget Sound, School of Education

  • Michael Yutrzenka Senior Director
    Education & Economic Development

    Cisco

Mission Statement

To further advance the mission and goals of the non-profit organization, MIND Research Institute, through forging relationships within the Los Angeles business and philanthropic communities.

Los Angeles Leadership Council

  • Cathy HessionPresident *

    Carol and James Collins Foundation

  • Rachel Roth Executive Director

    Roth Family Foundation

  • Barbara Bickham CEO

    TechGenii

  • Helen Clemmons, Ed.D. Former Principal

    of 95th St. Elem. School & Mentor Administrator, L.A. City Board of Education

  • Winston Doby, Ph.D.

    ret. From UC System

  • Cara Esposito Executive Director

    Leonetti-O’Connell Foundation

  • Roberta Jenkins

    Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Foundation

  • Tamika Lang

    The Boeing Company

  • Eileen Leonhardy

    National Defense Industry Assoc. – Rockwell Collins

  • Fran Morris-Rosman

    The Ella Fitzgerald Foundation

  • Richard Sjolseth LA County Office of Education

    Institute of Learning, Teaching and the Human Brain

  • Dr. Diane Watanaberet. From LA County Office of Education

    Institute of Learning, Teaching and the Human Brain

  • Carolyn Williams Sr. Manager, Community Partnerships

    Sempra Energy

Mission Statement

To further advance the mission and goals of the non-profit organization, MIND Research Institute, through forging relationships within the Orange County business and philanthropic communities.

Orange County Leadership Council

  • Ms. Sara Garske – Co-Chair
    Assistant Vice President

    First Foundation Advisors

  • Mr. Rick Smetanka – Co-Chair
    Partner

    Haskell and White LLP

  • Mr. Bruce Chapman
    Community Volunteer
  • Mr. Mike Devries
    Partner

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

  • Mr. Rick Goerner Corporate Vice President

    Microsemi

  • Mr. Andy Horowitz Community Volunteer
  • Mr. Marshall Kaplan Executive Director

    Merage Foundation

  • Mr. Steven Litchfield Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer

    Microsemi

  • Mr. Tim J. Molnar, CFP Investment Advisor Representative

    Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

  • Mr. Gregory D. Njoes Partner

    PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • Mr. Jon Rosen Board of Directors

    Search Force

  • Mr. Robert Villegas Public Affairs Specialist

    State Farm Insurance

  • Mr. Frank Wasko Region Manager – So. Orange County Cities

    Southern California Edison