Steve directs the Center for School, Family and Community at Education Northwest. He has more than 25 years of experience improving the career preparation of youth and adults in partnership with federal and state education agencies and high school districts and colleges.
Steve specializes in the design of accountability, finance and career pathways systems for career and technical education and the evaluation of workforce policy initiatives. His passions include delivering customized technical assistance to support states in improving the quality and use of data, aligning education and workforce development systems to improve student transitions and using longitudinal data to assess program performance.
Steve holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Policy from the University of California, Berkeley.
When not at work, he can be found in his workshop building arts and crafts furniture or practicing MIG welding.
Because everyone should be passionate about what they do for a living, I help youth and adults obtain the academic knowledge and technical skills they need to make informed decisions that enable them to make seamless transitions within and across educational levels and into meaningful careers.
