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.
Ruth-Ann Strom
Executive Director
Ebony Lorang (Mabry)
Program Director
Angel Villegas
Transition & Onboarding Coordinator
Carol Papalas
Outreach Coordinator
Caitlin Hatchel
Operations Coordinator
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.
David Ortega
Maricopa County
Matthew Klaas
Maricopa County
Melissa Miller
Pima 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.
Angelica Dittrich
Chairwoman
Risk Management, Process Improvement
Caden Gillespie
Vice Chairman
Business Operations, ASU
Byron Harrod
Treasurer
CFO at Valley Forge & Bolt MFG
Julia Fields
Secretary
Academic Success Advising Coordinator, ASU
Lori Kirsch-Goodwin
Officer
Owner, Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch, PLLC
Nancy Heller
Officer
Community Advocate
