TASA Staff
Supporting School Leaders
TASA’s professional staff is headquartered in the Johnny L. Veselka Building in downtown Austin. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Please don’t hesitate to email or call us if we can assist you.
Executive Office
Kevin Brown
Executive Director
email
512.852.2140
TASA Staff Since 2018
TASA Member Since 2009
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Advocacy
Amy Beneski
Deputy Executive Director, Governmental Relations (GR)
email
512.852.2115
TASA Staff Since 2002
Casey McCreary
Associate Executive Director, Education Policy
email
512.852.2117
TASA Staff Since 2007
Faye Alexis
Executive Assistant for GR & Executive Director, and TASA Awards Coordinator
email
512.852.2116
TASA Staff Since 2016
Professional Learning
Jill Siler
Deputy Executive Director, Professional Learning
email
512.852.2112
TASA Staff Since 2021
TASA Member Since 2007
Brandon Core
Associate Executive Director, Professional Learning & Member Engagement
email
512.852.2111
TASA Staff Since 2013
TASA Member Since 2004
Member Engagement & Support
Charles Dupre
Deputy Executive Director, Member Engagement & Support
email
512.852.2114
TASA Staff Since 2021
TASA Member Since 2012
Ann Halstead
Associate Executive Director, Internal Operations
email
512.852.2104
TASA Staff Since 1986
Debbie O'Donnell
Coordinator, Membership & Registration Services
email
512.852.2108
TASA Staff Since 2016
Jessica Arceneaux
Executive Assistant, Member Engagement & Support
email
512.852.2118
TASA Staff Since 2022
Executive Superintendents
TASA members may call on our team of Executive Superintendents — highly regarded former superintendents who are experts on public school leadership. They are your “go-to” on matters related to public school leadership, career pathways, and the transformation of Texas public education. These executive superintendents serve as an extension of the TASA staff and are on hand to support TASA members in a variety of ways, with an emphasis on helping new superintendents navigate the role. As seasoned administrators, these superintendents are able to listen and provide support based on their own experiences. Learn more.
