Tamara (she/her) grew up in a multilingual, multicultural family and brings experience as teacher in NYC, high school principal with 1,200 students, and current district coordinator of English learner- multilingual programs, federal grants, and McKinney-Vento services in Vermont.

As the Educational Leadership and Policy consultant at Oakbridge, Tamara helps school districts strengthen their systems, with a focus on building systems that create equitable opportunities and improved educational outcomes for all.

During her 15 years as a NYC public school teacher, she specialized in inclusive instruction, trauma-informed teaching, RTI systems, professional learning communities, and leadership development.

She holds Vermont Curriculum Director and Administrator licenses, a NYC Superintendent certificate, and is pursuing her EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy at UVM.

Contact: tamara@oakbridgeconsultingllc.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaraparks/

Recent Publications:

A Seat at the Table: How Multilingual Advisory Councils are Changing Who Gets Heard in Vermont School Districts, published in Bread Loaf Teacher Network Journal Spring/Summer 2026.

Lau Plans and Rural ML-EL Education: Self-Assessment as a Tool to Support Educational Equity, published in AASA, The School Superintendents Association Journal, Fall, 2025.

Starting From Scratch: A Rural District's Path to Supporting New Multilingual Students Without State or Federal Support, published in JCEL.

Meghan "Meg" Audette is a mission-driven executive leader with more than two decades of experience helping organizations grow stronger, lead with purpose, and stay grounded in the people they serve. Through leadership roles at ChildFund International, Tetra Tech, and UNRWA, she has overseen multimillion-dollar portfolios, built the governance and performance systems that help organizations adapt and grow, and developed enterprise roadmaps for digital transformation and AI adoption. Her work has taken her from Washington, DC to Sierra Leone to the West Bank, partnering with leaders and communities to strengthen governance, mobilize resources, and manage risk in complex settings.

As the Executive Leadership Consultant with Oakbridge Consulting, Meg helps executives strengthen their impact at scale, sharpen strategy execution, and develop healthy organizational cultures. Her work is rooted in peacebuilding and community building, and it sits at the intersection of equity, accountability, and systems change. As an Indigenous woman, she understands leadership as service, reciprocity, and intergenerational learning, an identity central to how she builds trust, shares power, and creates space for others to lead.

Meg is an executive coach and mentor and a contributor to the Leadership for Social Impact Forum. She has served on the advisory council for the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business Women's Leadership Certificate Program and has delivered commencement addresses on two continents. For thirty years she has also volunteered as Buttercup the Clown, bringing joy and comfort to children facing difficult circumstances. Meg holds a Master of Arts in Sustainable Development from the School for International Training and a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from Wofford College.

Mary (she/her)is an experienced educator, consultant, and coach with over 20 years as an EL teacher, instructional coach, and district administrator. She specializes in creating inclusive learning environments where all students can meaningfully engage in rigorous curricular opportunities.

Mary partners with districts and educators to build teacher confidence and competence in serving diverse learners within general education settings. Through her work, she equips educators with research-based strategies that strengthen instruction for all students while ensuring equitable access and outcomes.

Mary is committed to fostering equitable education systems and developing confident, capable educators who can serve every student effectively.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mtecmarydesimone

Kirsten brings nearly 20 years of educational leadership expertise, specializing in developing inclusive systems and instructional practices for all students, with particular strength supporting SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) multilingual learners.

As a former Director of Multilingual Learner Programs, she takes a strengths-based approach to curriculum development, data-driven program evaluation, and professional development.

With WIDA certification, a Master's in TESOL, and Director of Curriculum licensure, Kirsten helps schools build equitable systems that ensure every student—from SLIFE newcomers to traditional learners—has the support needed to succeed.

Monica (she/her/ella) is a Latina educator and volunteer advisor for Oakbridge with expertise in developing resilient, sustainable educational programs.

As a former dual-language teacher, current district-level administrator, and educational researcher, she brings deep understanding of both leadership and program implementation.

Monica holds a doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy from the University of Vermont and a master's degree from Boston College. She combines precision, empathy, and expertise in her work with districts. With a strong background in education, data analysis, and equity-focused initiatives, Monica excels at helping organizations authentically engage and support diverse student populations and their families.