Our Team

Strategic Planning & Research

We support the work of the Kentucky Department of Education’s leadership and staff through building capacity in the areas of strategic management, robust analysis and data-driven decision-making processes to enable the Kentucky Department of Education to achieve its mission.

Meet the Team

Karen Dodd

Chief Performance Officer

Aaron Butler

Strategic Data Analyst

Melody Cooper

Strategic Plan Program Manager

Melina Gallagher

Administrative Specialist

Lauren Milam

Strategic Data Analyst