Our Team
Serving Kansas and Missouri statewide, our team works with rural, urban and suburban communities to drive impact to all students.
As Aligned's founding President and CEO, Torree Pederson works to ensure public education prepares students across Kansas and Missouri for college, career, and lifelong success. A passionate education advocate, Torree has spent more than 15 years...
Jim Malle oversees Aligned's legislative and advocacy initiatives in Missouri, bringing over a decade of experience in public policy, economic development, and government affairs. He began his career in the Jackson County Executive's Office, advising...
Eric Syverson serves as Aligned’s Vice President of Policy & Research, leading the organization’s policy and research agenda across Kansas and Missouri. He works with legislators, business leaders, and education stakeholders to translate evidence...
Claudia Fury-Aguirre serves as Aligned's Manager of Policy & Outreach for Kansas, bringing a strong background in legislative affairs, grassroots advocacy, and campaign management.
She previously worked for the Kansas House Majority Leader, managing...