The ABE Team
ABE is a large endeavor, and the Amgen Foundation, the ABE Program Office, ABE program sites, ABE teachers, and industry supporters make it possible.
The Program Office serves as the administrative home for ABE, providing technical assistance, developing resources, and supporting program sites and participating teachers. The Program Office manages communications and outreach and works alongside the Amgen Foundation to advance the ABE program.
The ABE Program Office is based at Education Development Center (EDC), a global nonprofit organization located outside Boston, Massachusetts. For general inquiries about ABE, email the Program Office. For implementation support and lab technician troubleshooting, email the ABE Implementation Team.
ABE Program Office Leadership
Rebecca Lewis
ABE Program Office Director
Rebecca provides leadership for the ABE Program Office, overseeing all aspects of the program and managing Program Office staff. She also manages program expansion and partner relationships.
Key Tasks and Areas of Focus:
- Leadership and management
- Partner relations
- Program expansion
Jessica Juliuson
ABE Director of Community and Strategy
Jessica engages program sites and teachers in a global community of practice to innovate, improve, and sustain the ABE program. She supports collaboration between the Program Office and program sites to make the most of resources, expertise, and ideas and improve outcomes for all ABE students.
Key Tasks and Areas of Focus:
- Management of ABE communities of practice
- Planning and facilitation of program meetings and cross-network events
- Strategic planning and capacity building
Sophia Mansori
ABE Evaluation Director
Sophia leads evaluation for the ABE program, helping the Program Office and sites document, understand, and communicate ABE’s impact on teachers and students.
Key Tasks and Areas of Focus:
- Program evaluation
- Continuous improvement