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NCLD Team

NCLD's team is made up of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing information and resources to the nation's 15 million individuals with learning disabilities.

Executive Director James H. Wendorf NCLD Staff
Sara Anderson Development Program Assistant	Michaelyn C. Elder Managing Editor Online Communications	Laura Kaloi Director Public Policy
Lev Aronov Finance & Operations Assistant	Karen Golembeski Assistant Director of Education Programs	Negar Kordestani Program Assistant RTI Action Network
Joanna Beck Education Associate RTI Action Network	Marcia Griffith-Pauyo Executive Assistant	Elaine M. Niefeld Associate Director RTI Action Network
Alan Bendich Director Finance & Operations	Kevin Hager Director Development	Marcelle White Associate Director Online Communications
Catherine Boswell Program Assistant	Jaana Hinkkanen Assistant Director Corporate & Foundation Relations	Kathleen A. Whitmire, Ph.D. Director RTI Action Network
Regina Cooper Data Entry Specialist	Sheldon H. Horowitz, Ed.D. Director Essential Information

Our Mission

Since our founding in 1977, NCLD has been guided by a passionate commitment to promote the success and dignity of individuals affected by learning disabilities.
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NCLD Team

Executive Director

James H. Wendorf

NCLD Staff

Sara Anderson

Michaelyn C. Elder

Laura Kaloi

Lev Aronov

Karen Golembeski

Negar Kordestani

Joanna Beck

Marcia Griffith-Pauyo

Elaine M. Niefeld

Alan Bendich

Kevin Hager

Marcelle White

Catherine Boswell

Jaana Hinkkanen

Kathleen A. Whitmire, Ph.D.

Regina Cooper

Sheldon H. Horowitz, Ed.D.

Our Mission