Meet Our Team
NorthBridge Staff
What makes us different?
When we say we have the best team, we mean it! All NorthBridge staff members have their Bachelor’s Degrees in varying fields, with many working towards their Master’s degrees.
Daylee Magneson (Burr)
Executive Director
Ebony Lorang (Mabry)
Program Director
Angel Villegas
Lead Academic Coach
Carol Papalas
Outreach Coordinator
Caitlin Hatchel
Administrative Assisstant
From our Executive Director
“Working with NorthBridge … has been such a pleasure! It’s been awesome building the sense of community that we have – especially with our staff!“
– Daylee Magneson, Executive Director
Academic Coaches
We are more than just college tutors, we are trained, Academic Success Coaches. Our Academic Coaches provide support in areas of math, science, reading, English, computer information, humanities, general studies, and other content areas.
Our Academic Coaches support students by reinforcing effective executive functioning strategies, developing and refining study skills, building reading comprehension, teaching editing skills, proofreading essays, and creating organized and efficient study plans. The Academic Coach will work with each student to review content material and to ensure understanding of key concepts.
Learn about our Arizona Coaches
David Ortega
Maricopa County
Matthew Klaas
Maricopa County
Melissa Miller
Pima County
Cody Ivers
Maricopa County
Brittni Napier
Yavapai County
Jacob LaBate
Coconino County
Laciana Desjardins
Maricopa County
NorthBridge College Success Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities.
Board of Directors
The NorthBridge Board of Directors and Advisory Board includes diverse professionals, community volunteers and NorthBridge parents who take an active role in leading and supporting the organization with their time, expertise and financial resources.
Featured Article
NorthBridge Board Chairwoman Nancy Heller was featured in the Fall 2022 Phoenix Jewish Life magazine for her advocacy of students with learning disabilities!
We’re proud to have a board that is actively involved in our community!
Nancy Heller
Chairwoman
Community Advocate
Debra Fogel
VP of Operations
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Yulissa Reynoso
Secretary
STEM Education Specialist and Academic Counselor
Caden Gillespie
Treasurer
Business Operations, ASU
Angelica Dittrich
Officer
Risk Management, Process Improvement
Lori Kirsch-Goodwin
Officer
Owner, Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch, PLLC
Julie Heineking
Officer
Experienced Community Specialist, AZDES
Julia Fields
Officer
Academic Success Advising Coordinator, ASU
Gary King
Officer,
Supervisor at Parker Aerospace Engineering
Byron Harrod
Officer
CFO at Valley Forge & Bolt MFG
