Meet The Team

Dr. Tracie Edmond
Founder & CEO
Founder and CEO of CAVALRY, leading the vision to bridge education and workforce readiness through innovative, degree-based apprenticeship programs.

Elizabeth Lessert
COO
Oversees organizational strategy, operations, and marketing to drive growth, strengthen partnerships, and maximize program impact.

Shannon Twumasi
Vice President of Student Programs and Success
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Directs CAVALRY’s program operations and partner engagement, ensuring the successful delivery of apprenticeship pathways and alignment with community and industry needs.

Rob Arnold
Director of Degree-Based Apprenticeships & Corporate Sponsorships
Oversees CAVALRY’s degree-based apprenticeship pathways and corporate sponsorships, leveraging decades of multi-unit leadership experience to build partnerships.

Celeste Arnold
Director of Communications & Public Relations / Student Engagement Coach
Leads CAVALRY’s communications strategy and student engagement initiatives, combining public relations expertise with a passion for guiding apprentices toward academic and career success.
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Tori Nelson
Student Engagement Coach
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Supports CAVALRY veterans through personalized coaching and career transition guidance, drawing on military experience, leadership training, and a strong commitment to veteran success.

Nancy Castro
Student Engagement Coach
Leveraging over a decade of strategic leadership, business administration expertise, and professional certifications to guide students toward project management success and career advancement.



