Leana Nordstrom, EDC project director, is an expert in leading strategic communications, heading up event management, guiding product development and dissemination, and fostering peer-to-peer professional learning. She leads the design and promotion of publications, campaigns, infographics, videos, websites, and events that advance efforts to improve the quality and equity of education, with a special focus on STEM education and early learning.
Nordstrom heads up communications and network-building for The GLOBE Program, CADRE (Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education), and First 10, creating content and managing social media, newsletters, and websites. She facilitates a community of practice comprising 70+ members from two- and four-year colleges working to build data science degree programs.
Nordstrom has contributed to numerous initiatives in the U.S. Division focused on strategic planning and communications. Before joining EDC, she worked at Public Interest GRFX and served in the Peace Corps.