Staff


	Keith R. Krueger, CAE Chief Executive Officer Phone: 202.861.2676 x118
Keith R. Krueger (CAE) is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a national nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of K-12 technology leaders, especially school district CTO’s, who use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning. He has extensive background in nonprofit/association management and is particularly interested in using information technologies for education, health and libraries. He received a Masters of Arts in Public Affairs from the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota. He serves on the Advisory Boards for eSchool News, and Scholastic Administr@tor Magazine, GetNetWise and Generation Y. He is a past Board Member for the Organizations Concerned about Rural Education (OCRE) and served for many years as Board Member and Treasurer of the National Committee on Technology in Education & Training (NCTET). He has been honored as an eSchool News IMPACT 30 key national leader in educational technology. Mr. Krueger has a global reputation as a key thought leader. He has represented the National Science Foundation on a joint EU/US committee planning a joint research agenda for eLearning, and served as a delegate to various United Nations and G8 international ICT in education meetings. He has organized senior level U.S. delegations to visit Australia, Asia and Europe to examine best practices in educational technology.
	Irene K. Spero Chief Operating Officer Phone: 202.861.2676 x112
Irene Spero serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and directs the Data-driven Decision Making Initiative. Ms. Spero received a BA degree cum laude with honors in political science from Bryn Mawr College and an MA in Public Law from Columbia University. She is actively involved in a wide range of community and professional activities in the Washington, DC area and currently serves as the President of NCTET, www.nctet.org , a professional association of education technology leaders in Washington, DC. Prior to joining CoSN in 2003, Ms. Spero was the first Executive Director of SchoolTone Alliance, a global consortium of education technology and service provider companies. Ms. Spero served as Director of External Relations at the Web-based Education Commission where she was responsible for directing its outreach efforts, organizing its public hearings and managing its public relations and communications efforts. The Commission submitted its report, The Power of the Internet for Learning: Moving from Promise to Practice, to Congress and the President in December 2000. Ms Spero worked for 16 years as Executive Director for Federal and State Relations at the College Board. Based in Washington DC, her primary responsibility was to represent the interests of the association by conducting and directing a comprehensive government relations program at the federal and state level. As the College Board's representative, she was frequently asked to advise policymakers and comment on issues relating to the transition from secondary to higher education, access and equity issues. In that capacity, she testified before congressional committees and state legislative bodies and appeared at national education association meetings.


	Kari M. Arfstrom Ph.D. Chief Membership/Marketing Officer Phone: 202.861.2676 x130
Kari M. Arfstrom is the Chief Membership/Marketing Officer of CoSN. She comes with over 14 years of experience with the Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA), the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), and the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC). She also worked for three years on Capitol Hill for a Representative from Minnesota and served as his liaison to the Science Committee, which reauthorized the Telecommunications Act of 1984 and the E-Rate program. A former board member of the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET), the Education and Libraries Network Coalition (EdLiNC), and the Organizations Concerned with Rural Education (OCRE), Kari brings her passion for learning and education to her position, which started November, 2009. She also consulted for the Rural School and Community Trust and the National Rural Education Association (NREA). Dr. Arfstrom has a degree and licensure in secondary education from Augsburg College and is a former language arts teacher in Minnesota. Her Master's degree is in Library and Information Science from the Catholic University in Washington, DC. Her Ph.D., from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, is in Educational Leadership and Policy. Her dissertation research was a mixed methodology national study on the characteristics of emerging and established entrepreneurial ESA superintendents. She is an adjunct professor and has taught both traditional and online classes.
	Denise McNeill, CMP Director of Conferences & Events Phone: 202.861.2676 x120
Denise McNeill is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and United States Veteran with over fifteen years of exemplary logistical planning ranging from board meetings to black tie affairs. As the Director of Conferences & Events, Denise is responsible for managing CoSN’s annual K-12 School Networking conference, CTO Clinics, webinars and special events, development and dissemination of marketing and program materials, and database and speaker management. Denise strives for excellence in planning and executing events, and keeps current with industry trends by being active in study groups & meeting conferences, utilizing electronic professional development tools and building relationships that stem from attending networking functions.
	Sharon Butler Manager, Member and Volunteer Services Phone: 202.861.2676 x115
Sharon started at CoSN in May 2007 with more than ten years of experience working for non- profit organizations. Sharon is responsible for membership activities that include daily management of the membership database, processing dues, and responding to member (and prospective member) inquiries. She also supports the work of the CoSN board of directors, chapters and volunteer committees and task forces. Prior to coming to CoSN, Sharon worked at Walton Thomas International, The National Trust for Historic Preservation, and NAFSA: Association of International Educator. Sharon enjoys the time she has with her family and is an avid traveler.
	Laura Wolf Corporate Member Services Coordinator Phone: 202.861.2676 x114
Laura joined CoSN in July 2007 and works as the primary staff liaison to corporate members, conference exhibitors, and sponsors. Laura graduated from High Point University in North Carolina in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining CoSN, Laura worked in the hospitality industry including marketing internships at Courtyard Marriott and Oak Hollow Mall in High Point, N.C. Laura completed her Event Management Certification at George Washington University. In her off hours, Laura enjoys weekend trips and spending time with her friends and family.
Picture Unavailable	Ariadna A Mahon-Santos Program Manager Web 2.0 in Schools: Policy & Leadership Phone: 202.861.2676 x 122
Ariadna joined CoSN in September 2008 and is responsible for managing the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant. She earned her Masters in Public Affairs with a Portfolio in Nonprofit and Philanthropic Studies from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, and her Bachelors in Communications from the Universidad Iberoamericana- Puebla. Prior to joining CoSN, Ariadna worked as the Success By 6 Coordinator at United Way of Southern Cameron County in Brownsville, Texas. Ariadna has ten years of work experience in nonprofits in the United States and Mexico.