2026 NAFEPA State Leadership Recipients
2026 NAFEPA Recognizes State Leadership Recipients
March 25, 2026
The National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (NAFEPA) is proud to announce its 2026 State Leadership Recipients. These awards are in recognition of service for outstanding dedication and commitment to serving NAFEPA, federal educational programs, and most importantly, our children. Each recipient’s name is listed below. Your employee was recognized and/or received his/her award at the NAFEPA 2026 National Conference that took place in Washington, DC on March 16-18, 2026.
| Name | State |
|---|---|
| Lashonda Rogers | AL |
| Natalia Dooley | AL |
| Kris Williams | AR |
| Lea Metcalf-McDonald | AR |
| Sharon Chuculate | AR |
| Adrienne Balcazar | CA |
| Patricia Karlin | CA |
| Jennifer Jeanes | DE |
| Reginald Worlds | DE |
| Tyler Downes | DE |
| Helen Christian | FL |
| Heather Siler-Dobbs | FL |
| Anna Moore | FL |
| Name | State |
|---|---|
| Leticia Roman | FL |
| Dr. Gary Burboa-Reese | MA |
| Stacy Vespremi | MI |
| Michael Burde | MI |
| Melissa Duffrin | MI |
| Dr. Corlis Luckett-Curry | MS |
| Nathan Towers | MS |
| Dr. Diona C. Stevenson | MS |
| Dr. Rico J. Buckhaulter | MS |
| Anna Guntharp | MS |
| DeAnna Owens | NV |
| Nicci Miller | NV |
| Rene Etheridge | NV |
| Name | State |
|---|---|
| Karen Holley | NV |
| Patricia Fitzgerald | NJ |
| Ana Washington | NJ |
| Melissa Eddy | NC |
| Crystal Hoppes-Hamby | NC |
| Timothy Dryman | NC |
| Felisha Gould | OH |
| Kirk Shimshock | PA |
| Kristy Cansler | SC |
| Theresa Gregory | SC |
| Michelle Miles | TN |
| Daniel Killian | TN |
| Dr. Leslee E. Schauer | TX |
| Shawn Demery | VA |
