About Us: Our Team

The Southwest Comprehensive Center leadership team guides our strategic direction and daily operations, drawing on a curated, multidisciplinary network of experts to bring the right resources and expertise to every state we serve.

Kristin Nafziger, MA, PMP

Center Director
Lauren Decker-Woodrow, PhD

Performance Management Lead
Sally Hall, PMP

Project Manager
Tamara Nimkoff, PhD

Fiscal and Contracts Lead
Hayley Trentacosta

Communications Lead
Laura Jurgensen, JD

Organizational Effectiveness Lead
Liz Norton, PhD

District Supports Lead
Jocelyn Franke, MPAff, PMP

Project Lead
Jessica Brown, PhD

Southwest Innovation Lead