About Us
The Reading League is a national nonprofit founded by educators and reading experts dedicated to advancing evidence-aligned reading instruction.
All children deserve to learn to read, and all educators deserve the knowledge to make it possible.
Celebrating a decade of impact, The Reading League is a global education nonprofit, advancing evidence-aligned reading instruction through advocacy, professional learning, research, and a growing network of 46 chapters. The Reading League’s work is grounded in the science of reading—decades of research revealing how the brain learns to read and which instructional practices are most effective.
How The Reading League is Shaping Reading Instruction
Literacy is the gateway to society.
Yet, two-thirds of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level. The problem isn’t that students can’t learn—it’s that they haven’t been taught with effective, evidence-based instruction.
The Reading League is leading a movement to change this. Listen as educators, parents, and experts share how The Reading League transforms reading instruction by bridging scientific research and classroom practice.
A Decade of Impact
For the past decade, The Reading League has worked to advance evidence-aligned literacy instruction across the country. Our 2025-2026 Annual Impact Report showcases how our professional learning, curriculum guidance, state chapter network, educator resources, and events are helping educators strengthen instruction, inform literacy policy and curriculum decisions, and expand access to the knowledge needed to improve reading outcomes for all students.
Leadership Team
Maria Murray, Ph.D.
President & CEO
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Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Ph.D.
Chief Academic Officer
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Christine Goodman, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
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Toni Ann Walsh
Chief Program Officer
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Our Team
Academic Team
Andreia Simon
Vice President – Educational Partnerships
Katie Sojewicz
Vice President – Professional Learning
Ryan Buggy
Professional Learning Director – Research & Impact
Audrey Goninan
Professional Learning Manager
Natalie Gwishiri
Academic Resource Specialist
Michelle Hill
Professional Learning Manager
Kari Kurto
Director of Policy and Partnerships
Elisabeth Lamoureaux
Professional Learning Director – Leadership & Implementation
Fatima Nevarez
Professional Learning Coordinator
Amanda Nickerson, Ed.D
Director of Educator Preparation Partnerships
Jessica Pasik
Professional Learning Director – Content Development
Programs
Madeline Chilbert
Event Director
Casey Getsos
Event Coordinator
Maeve Hawk
Development Coordinator
Melanie Hazelwood
Chapter Director
Rachel Rubio
Technical Support Specialist
Anne Marie Smith
Development Director
Kristin Spaulding
Copyeditor
Shop
Stephanie Neuman
E-commerce Director
Daniel Chilbert
Warehouse Manager
Cindi Gannon
Warehouse Associate
Lauren Williams
Educational Support Specialist
Finance
Corey Johns
Controller
Andrea Simone
Office Manager
Tania Wilkos
Accounting Manager
Marketing
Andrea Setmeyer
Vice President – Marketing
Brandi Lawson
Marketing Director
Soledad Calvino
Director of Public Relations
Kate Hardy
Email Marketing Manager
Iz Scheerer
Graphic Designer
Kurt Siefken
Website & Digital Experience Manager
Meaghan Strader
Social Media Manager
Team Members
Danielle Fleckenstein
Director of Operations
Dina Parks
Administrative Assistant
Financial Reports
2024 Financial Reports
2023 Financial Reports
2022 Financial Reports
2021 Financial Reports
2020 Financial Reports
2019 Financial Reports
2018 Financial Reports
