Jackie Foor
Chief Executive Officer
Jackie Foor has served as Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of the Consortium for Public Education since 2022, following nearly a decade in senior leadership roles within the organization. Drawing on a career that spans education, workforce development, and nonprofit leadership, she helps guide the Consortium’s mission to ensure that students are future ready through meaningful learning experiences, strong community partnerships, and innovative approaches to education.
Before becoming CEO, Jackie served as the Consortium’s Chief Organizational Officer, where she led programming, partnerships, fundraising, and strategic planning efforts. Prior to joining the Consortium, she held leadership and development roles with several community organizations and schools. Her experience in both education and workforce development has shaped her commitment to helping young people build the skills they need to thrive in school, career, and life.
Jackie’s leadership extends beyond the Consortium. She was appointed to the Board of Directors of Team Pennsylvania Foundation, a public-private partnership focused on advancing economic growth and workforce development across the Commonwealth. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Pennsylvania Youth Workforce Development Board Committee, the Education Committee at Pitt’s Institute of Politics, the Remake Learning Council, and Penn State Greater Allegheny’s Advisory Board, among others.
A Penn State and Carlow University graduate with degrees in Education and Professional Leadership & Nonprofit Management, Jackie is passionate about creating connections across education, business, and community sectors that open doors for students and strengthen communities. When she’s not at work, she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, and exploring the Pittsburgh region’s restaurants, festivals, and cultural institutions.
Aaron Altemus
Director of Professional and Student Learning
Aaron Altemus has worked in education for more than a decade, including as a teacher in the Wilkinsburg School District, and now across several Consortium programs. His experience has committed him to helping build a more equitable and sustainable learning community in the region that is grounded in empathy and collective problem-solving. Aaron enjoys collaborating with educators to create authentic learning experiences for students using Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Human-Centered Design (HCD). He studied PBL at the Buck Institute and earned certification as an HCD trainer through the LUMA Institute. In his spare time, Aaron can be found digging for old vinyl records, hiking across Pittsburgh’s many neighborhoods, or enjoying a cup of coffee and a good-hearted debate on his front porch in Dormont.
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Gina Barrett
Director of Partnerships
Gina Barrett brings an organizational background gained through previous work as a film production assistant and office manager to her responsibilities at the Consortium. She focuses on cultivating partnerships and directing many of our business partner-focused work, including our Future Ready Partnerships Conference. Other programs include Future Ready Leaders, Educator in the Workforce, Student Sustainability Design Challenge, and, historically, our mentoring work with Be A Middle School Mentor and our mentorship program with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). A colleague who connects easily with others, Gina has a talent for reaching into the community to continually expand the network of individuals, businesses, and organizations that can bring opportunities and experiences to youth in our partnering districts. When she’s off duty, she’s having fun with her family that’s often centered on food or travel. She’s a terrific cook, an avid reader, and is first on board for almost any ocean cruise.
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Leslie Collette
Chief Finance & Human Relations Officer
Leslie Collette is our Chief Finance & Human Relations Officer. A longtime veteran of the Consortium, she joined us fresh out of college and has been keeping us on budget ever since. Leslie has seen her responsibilities grow with the Consortium and has grown along with them. As you might expect, she’s a whiz with numbers and keeping track of a wide variety of details. When she is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her family or in the dog park with her Husky-Lab mix, Oakley.
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Vicki Corwin
Program Manager
Vicki Corwin has been with the Consortium almost since its founding. In her current role as Program Manager and Director of Operations, she is our “front line.” She supports staff in helping all programs run smoothly and efficiently. She not only brings the institutional memory and insights that only someone with her tenure can offer, but also brings the meticulous attention to detail of someone who has worked as an administrative professional throughout her career.
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Pamela Gaynor
Communications Consultant
Pamela Gaynor consults with the Consortium on communications work. She brings a background from both the media and nonprofit worlds to her work planning, executing, and engaging staff in efforts to raise public awareness of our mission and programs. She started working with the Consortium in 2008 as Communication Director out of a longstanding interest in public education and the critical role it plays in equal opportunity.
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Christy Kuehn, PhD
Director of Professional and Student Learning
Christy Kuehn joined the Consortium in September 2018. Experienced in both academic settings and the nonprofit sector, she brings more than 10 years of experience as a high school English teacher as well as 12 years working at the college level as an instructor and academic advisor. Her work at the Consortium focuses on supporting educators through trainings in Project-Based Learning, cohort and resource work around creating a sense of belonging in our schools, and our Using Human-Centered Design to Support Student Growth and Achievement Act 45 course. When she’s not at work, Christy is a regular at the theater and loves spending time with her Pomeranian.
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Candice Murrell
Director of Professional and Student Learning
Candice Murrell joined the Consortium in September 2023 after previously serving as a Program Director in 2017. Her background spans the education, business, and nonprofit sectors where she has worked in program design and development, change management, and talent development. Fueled by a difficult K-12 education experience, Candice began her career as a 5th grade teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now with nearly 20 years of professional experience under her belt and as a mom of twins, she remains passionate about education, both professionally and personally. Outside of work, she is actively involved with her community and loves spending time with her family.
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Debbie Pixton
Director of Organizational Strategy
Debbie Pixton brings expertise in professional development for educators and organizing a region-wide collaboration around college and career readiness to her work at the Consortium. In her efforts to make connections across sectors and silos, Debbie actively engages in multiple Consortium teams including Human-Centered Design trainings and application projects, Communications, and Development. Outside the Consortium, she enjoys spending time with her family, supporting the arts, and connecting with friends.
Jenn Sethman
Director of Partnerships
Jenn Sethman brings over 20 years of experience working in K-12 education. Her work at the Consortium has focused on supporting educators and students in initiatives that bridge the gap between schools and the evolving workforce landscape through programs such as Educator in the Workforce, Future Ready Leaders, and Thriving Futures. In addition to program design and implementation, Jenn works closely with the Consortium’s Development and Operations teams. When she’s not at work, Jenn enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.
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