Our Staff
Serving Kansas and Missouri statewide, our team works with rural, urban and suburban communities to drive impact to all students.
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Torree Pederson
President
As Aligned's founding President and CEO, Torree Pederson works to ensure public education prepares students across Kansas and Missouri for college, career, and lifelong success.…
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Eric Syverson
Vice President of Policy & Research
Eric Syverson serves as Aligned's Vice President of Policy & Research, where he leads the organization's policy, research, and advocacy strategy across Kansas and Missouri.…
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Claudia Fury-Aguirre
Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships
Claudia Fury-Aguirre is the Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships and brings a strong background in legislative affairs, grassroots advocacy, and campaign management to her…