Robert Crawford serves as the Deputy Director of Partnerships and Innovation for The Education Alliance. In his role, Robert is responsible for sustaining federal programming initiatives that support student success, including the Alliance’s AmeriCorps Mentor program. He also engages with statewide stakeholders to promote successful existing school-business partnerships and to...

Allison Stickel joined the Education Alliance in August of 2020 as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. She served in a VISTA position for two years, then was brought on as an employee of the Education Alliance in 2022. In her 4 years with the alliance, she has played an integral role...

Dale Bowyer is the Education VISTA Leader for The Education Alliance. Dale joined The Education Alliance in 2016 as an AmeriCorps Mentor at Williamstown Elementary School. In his current role, Dale is responsible for building the capacity of Williamstown Elementary and High Schools to encourage, educate and advocate for students...

Olivia McCuskey joined the Education Alliance in August of 2019 as the Director of Strategic Engagement. In her role, Olivia works to develop, cultivate and strengthen the Alliance’s relationships with business, education and community stakeholders throughout the state to actively engage them as partners in the organization’s work. She also...

Sally Barton joined The Education Alliance in January 2020 and has over 25 years of experience in fundraising, corporate communication, and organizational development. As a senior advisor, she will advance strategic partnerships, engagement and outreach. Prior to joining The Education Alliance, Barton served as Executive Director of The Foundation for...

Caroline S. Goodall joined The Education Alliance in October 2010 and her background includes both the non-profit sector and corporate America. She has 20 years of experience as the Manager of Administrative Services with INROADS/West Virginia, Inc. a national non-profit career-development organization for minority students and nine years with Chesapeake...

Andrew Means is a recent graduate of West Virginia University School of Law, with Bachelor’s degrees in both Philosophy and English from West Virginia University. Before coming to The Education Alliance in July of 2019, he had experience in municipal government at the Charleston Municipal Court and state government through...

Beth Winkler Bowden is a Program Coordinator for The Education Alliance. Beth joined The Education Alliance in September 2016 and assists in coordinating many of the Alliances programs including the WV Ready Summer Internship Program. Beth serves as the coordinator of the Alliance’s Financial Literacy program, College visit program, and...

Dr. Amelia Courts has extensive leadership experience in the education sector and a track record of career accomplishments. She is a highly effective leader who excels in vision setting, consensus building, and productive systems management. Since 2013, Amelia has served as the President/CEO of The Education Alliance. The Alliance is...