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Meet The Team

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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.

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Elizabeth Lessert

COO

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

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Paris Tyus

Vice President of Student Programs & Success

Provides strategic leadership across the complete student & employer lifecycle at CAVALRY, from initial recruitment through successful career placement.

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Dr. Karen Hamilton

Director of Degree-Based Apprenticeships

Responsible for designing and implementing academic pathways that integrate apprenticeship training with college credit.

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Dr. James Agtuca

Director of Secondary Education Programs

Prepares secondary students for postsecondary success through career pathways, industry credentials, and work-based learning experiences.

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Shannon Twumasi

Senior Event Project Manager

Developing event concepts and leads coordination of project management apprentices to ensure all projects meet program requirements.

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Nancy Castro

Employer Engagement Specialist

A CAVALRY apprenticeship alumna, Nancy connects employer partners with CAVALRY apprentices and program completers to create real pathways to placement and career opportunity.

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Tori Nelson

HR and Apprentice Employment Coordinator

A U.S. Army veteran, Tori brings a passion for career development to her role supporting CAVALRY's HR operations and coaching apprentices through resume building, LinkedIn bios, and interview preparation.

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Keith Lessert

Apprentice Success Coach

Keith brings more than a decade of experience in staff training and support to his role helping CAVALRY apprentices stay organized, on track, and confident throughout their program.

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Trevor Vonnahme

Apprentice Success Coach

A retired U.S. Army veteran with 26 years of leadership experience, Trevor coaches CAVALRY apprentices with practical insight and genuine investment in their success.

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