Building on a Solid Foundation

In this episode, Danny Torres talks with WestEd’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jannelle Kubinec, and former CEO Glen Harvey, who stepped down in 2023 after 26 years at the helm. Jannelle Kubinec brings over 24 years of experience transforming outcomes for children, youth, and their families through research, policy, and technical assistance. Her insights on WestEd’s whole-person approach and her steadfast commitment to equity and excellence are a testament to her leadership and vision for WestEd. Glen Harvey laid a solid foundation for WestEd. Over the past two decades, she led the agency’s incredible transformation to an expansive, mission-driven, quality- and impact-focused agency. Under Glen’s leadership, WestEd emphasized high-quality research-based work to improve outcomes for children, youth, and adults, focusing on addressing the needs of traditionally underserved and marginalized communities. Their conversation covers a range of topics, including: WestEd’s history, mission and values, and impact Whole child, whole person, whole community The role of artificial intelligence in education The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic Closing opportunity gaps and improving outcomes for every learner Transcript Related News Jannelle Kubinec Named Next CEO of WestEd Glen Harvey to Step Down as CEO of WestEd