Who We Are

Joanna D. Sánchez, Ph.D., is IDRA’s senior policy researcher. In this role, she collaborates with the policy and research teams … read more

Nilka Avilés, Ed.D., is an IDRA senior education associate focusing on teacher professional development in college readiness and science, particularly, … read more

Hector Bojorquez is IDRA’s Director of Operations and Educational Practice, overseeing IDRA’s numerous projects that provide training and technical assistance … read more

Linda Cantu, Ph.D., is an IDRA senior education associate. Dr. Cantu directs the Valued Youth Partnership program, a groundbreaking dropout prevention … read more

Michelle Castillo, Ed.M., is IDRA’s Deputy Director of Advocacy. Before joining the IDRA team, she was the Chief of Staff … read more

Charles A. Cavazos is an IDRA education associate and data analyst. He has a bachelor’s degree in English from Trinity … read more

Morgan Craven, J.D., is IDRA’s National Director of Policy, Advocacy and Community Engagement. She supports the integration and coordination of … read more

Janie Daywood has served at IDRA for almost three decades. Currently, she supports IDRA staff with travel arrangements, education news … read more

Meet Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D., IDRA’s Chief Legal Analyst. She will coordinate IDRA’s legal research and strategy, expert testimony, and amicus … read more

Reymundo R. Flores, MBA, CPA is the IDRA business office manager and has served in this capacity since 1989. He … read more