Meet Our Team

Our team strives to make the Summer and Non-Degree programs dynamic and engaging for the students we serve.

Janae is a native Washingtonian and alumna of The George Washington University. Her career has centered on education, and specifically on helping high school students learn more about themselves, the world around them, and how they want to exist in and contribute to that world. Janae has also earned a master's degree in Leadership and takes pride in helping others discover their own leadership styles. She delights in using her talents to support and guide others, and is very excited to provide fun, engaging, and enriching programming for students around the nation and world at large. Janae is a lifelong learner who enjoys reading, live music, dogs, and bright, warm days in front of the ocean.

A born and raised Washingtonian, Helen is a product of the District of Columbia Public School System and proud School Without Walls alumna. She graduated from the University of Tulsa in 2015 with a BA in Psychology. During her time as an undergraduate, Helen played for the TU Women’s soccer team, and was extremely involved in community service, mentoring and leadership within several on-campus organizations. During the warmer months, you will find her gardening; during the cooler months, you will find her knitting while watching college football.

As Program Associate, Helen works regularly with parents and students in our office to advise them on the details of our programs and help them with any needs they may have. She also supports the office on a day-to-day basis with administrative and logistical tasks.