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Meet Our Administrative Team

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SmartStart Administrative Team

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Alexandra Harris - Director of Program Management

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Christiane Hennessy - Director of Talent Operations

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Hallie Aronson - Legal Counsel

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Jim McDermott - Director of Business Development

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Jonathan Scott - Finance Manager

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Andee Linn - Regional Sales Director of Ohio, Illinois & Indiana

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Anna Brailow - Business Development Intern

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Brenda Sock - Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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Brook Jenkins - Finance Administrative Assistant

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Emma Hayashi - Media & Marketing Assistant

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Erica Todd - Talent Operations Coordinator

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Grace Gilliam - Talent Engagement & Social Media Coordinator

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Gwen Nolt - Program Manager

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Jamie Montanye - Program Manager

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Katelyn Thomas - Systems Manager

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Kayla Ramsay - Talent Operations Coordinator

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Kendra Jackson - Inventory Control Clerk

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Lauren Venable - Regional Sales Manager of New York City

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Leslie Matthijs - Talent Operations Manager

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Mathew Ogieva - Systems Intern

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Max Ricci - Talent Operations Coordinator

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Melissa Valenzuela - Business Development Operations Coordinator

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Michael Leaser - Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Peter Magelssen - Texas Regional Sales Manager

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Rachel Taylor - Compliance Manager

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Sandramarie Goda - Talent Operations Coordinator

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