Executive Team
CASAS has been at the forefront of adult education and workforce development initiatives since 1980. Our leadership team’s experience and expertise reflect a deep understanding and dedication to serving all adult learners – now and into the future.
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President — Jane Egüez is the president of CASAS and employs her substantial project management and leadership skills to direct the design, development, and implementation of CASAS initiatives. Prior to assuming the role of president, she served as vice president for program development focusing primarily on standards-based program development and overseeing quality training and marketing endeavors. Her interests and expertise additionally extend to workforce literacy as she has led teams of workforce professionals in the development and expansion of the Workforce Skills Certification System and other workforce literacy initiatives in the United States and abroad. President Egüez has worked and taught in the United States, Mexico, and South America – all experiences confirming her commitment to the importance of education in building and strengthening families and communities universally. |
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Senior Director — Patricia Rickard is the founder and past president of CASAS. She is recognized nationally and internationally for leadership in educational research, assessment, and evaluation. She has directed the development and implementation of large-scale assessment and evaluation systems for adult education and training programs throughout the nation and abroad. Director Rickard has been a driving force behind the growth and expansion of CASAS in testing initiatives, computer-based testing, and software development for programs serving a diverse adult education population. She encourages staff to participate in projects of interest as they broaden their knowledge and ensure their ability to meet the increasing demand for the services CASAS offers. |
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Chief Financial Officer/Director of Research and Analysis — Debalina Ganguli leads a team of accountants and others responsible for establishing and monitoring internal control procedures for acquisitions, fiscal, and accounting processes. Additionally, she manages research and analysis operations and oversees an accomplished team of researchers with significant experience in the field of adult education. As her expertise lies in statistical analysis, programming, and psychometrics, she is responsible for ensuring the development of valid and reliable testing instruments for both computer-based and paper-based testing. In line with this responsibility, she oversees the production of state and federal reports, special study reports, and data collection efforts.
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Did You Know...
The CASAS team has over 1,000 years of collective experience in adult education? Many of our staff members are former adult education administrators, counselors, curriculum developers, teachers and even students! This is why CASAS provides exemplary assessments, training and support - we ARE adult educators!
Our Staff