WIDA Staff--Administration & Operations

Tim Boals, Ph.D.
Executive Director
LADDER Principal Investigator

FLARE Assessment Framework Team
Phone: 608-263-4326

As the Executive Director, Tim Boals oversees operations at WIDA and long range planning efforts. He holds a Ph.D.from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in curriculum with an emphasis in the education of English language learners. Read more

M. Elizabeth Cranley, Ph.D.
Associate Director

FLARE Assessment Framework Team
Phone: 608-263-4275

Elizabeth Cranley has been with the WIDA Consortium since its beginning in 2003. She coordinates with subcontractors, committees, and SEAs; plans and implements professional development; and writes and edits WIDA publications. Read more

Margo Gottlieb, Ph.D.
Lead Developer, FLARE Assessment Framework Team

2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4626
Phone: 224-366-8532

Margo Gottlieb is nationally recognized in the field of English language proficiency education. She has led the design and development of the WIDA ELP Standards, authored the accompanying guides, and assisted in the development and realization of WIDA's comprehensive assessment system. Read more

Meredith Alt
PRIME and Alignment Coordinator
Phone: 608-262-8759

Meredith Alt manages correlation and alignment studies at WIDA. Her responsibilities include collaborating with states on alignment studies and working with publisher representatives seeking WIDA correlation certification. Read more

Andrea Cammilleri
Publications Specialist
Phone: 608-890-1662

Andrea Cammilleri manages web content as well as the ACCESS for ELLs® online training course, and writes and edits a variety of WIDA publications and newsletters. Her duties also include contributing to the strategic planning and execution of all public communications including WIDA's presence at conferences. She is the liaison to WCER for graphic design services. Read more

Bonnie Griffin
Special Projects Manager
Phone: 608-263-3071

Bonnie Griffin oversees the implementation of strategic planning, facilitates organizational change, and leads the collaborative effort to establish a complementary nonprofit arm for WIDA. Her background includes twenty years of human resources and management experience. Read more

Becki Kohl
Consortium Administrator
Phone: 608-890-2550

Becki Kohl is the administrative liaison with WIDA Consortium Board members and state representatives. She manages consortium contract deliverables and service delivery, monitors service quality, and coordinates activities relating to consortium program development and evaluation. Additionally, she assists with the public relations to the consortium membership. Read more

James W. Lyne
Contracts Administrator
Phone: 608-265-2262

Jim Lyne is the contract and intellectual property administrator for
WIDA. Prior to joining WIDA, Jim assisted University counsel in matters relating to University trademarks. Jim received his M.S. in soil science and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Danielle Maillette

Senior Marketing Specialist
Phone: 608-263-3900

In her role, Danielle works with internal WIDA departments to develop and execute marketing plans for new and existing products and services. She is also responsible for researching trends and new opportunities in the field of ELL assessment and professional development. Read more

Jesse Markow
Manager, Communication & Business Development
Phone: 608-262-7594

Jesse Markow communicates with State Education Agencies as they seek information about Consortium membership and acts as project manager for SEAs once they have joined. He also works with agencies and vendors who are interested in WIDA products and services and represents WIDA at conferences and meetings. Read more

Bob Rossa
Technology Coordinator
Phone: 608-263-4764

Bob Rossa develops technical applications supporting the tasks of WIDA staff members. He assists with website development and is implementing the technical aspects of an online academic assessment for beginning English language learners, as well as creating a new application to track customer service inquiries. Read more

Merideth R. Trahan
Operations Manager
Phone: 608-262-4405

Merideth Trahan oversees the office operations of WIDA which include budget and contract management, human resource coordination, and acting as the primary liaison with the WCER business office and the School of Education IRB. Read more

Lois Triemstra
Senior Administrative Specialist
Phone: 608-263-4216

Lois Triemstra coordinates and provides administrative support for WIDA activities. This includes planning and organizing WIDA conferences and workshops, completing travel and consultant reimbursements for staff and WIDA partners, and serving as the primary liaison to WCER for financial services. Read more

Toni Wilson
Administrative Specialist

Phone: 608-263-4220

Toni Wilson coordinates and provides administrative support for WIDA activities. This includes planning and organizing WIDA conferences and workshops, completing travel and consultant reimbursements for staff and WIDA partners, and serving as a liaison to WCER for financial services.

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