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Our team makes this universe go round! From our dedicated staff at James Madison University to our passionate Regional Ambassadors across the state of Virginia, each member plays a vital role in supporting I'm Determined’s mission to empower youth, educators, and families with self-determination skills.

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If you have general questions or concerns about our website, programs, or events, please let us know! Send all feedback to imdeterminedcenter@jmu.edu.

Leadership Team

Kendal Swartzentruber

Director

Jesse Rodriguez

Associate Director of Innovation

Keli Bradbury

Associate Director of Implementation

Administration

Gracie Upton

Administrative Assistant

Maggie Hernandez Perez

Fiscal Technician

Implementation Team

Karen Catacora

Regional Ambassador: Northern Virginia

Meghan Hyatt

Regional Ambassador: Central

Lily Westcott

Regional Ambassador: Southwest

Lauren Whitlock

Regional Ambassador: Coastal

Ally Williamson

Regional Ambassador: Valley

Innovation Team

Jess Hatz

Research Coordinator

Lorna Belle Frizzelle

Youth Leadership Development

Alysun Sanders

Communications Strategist

Nathan Sheppard

Media Strategy and Development

Michael Stoehr

Youth Leadership Development

Principal Investigators

John McNaught

Principal Investigator

Joshua Pulos

Co-Principal Investigator

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