Kate Wright

Program Director, State Services, WestEd

Kate Wright serves as the Director of the Arizona Mayor’s Education Roundtable and is a state education expert in policy and technical assistance with a focus on strategic planning and implementation and interest holder engagement and facilitation. As a Program Director in State Education Services, Wright helps states and education leaders build and enhance systems and structures to successfully achieve priority education initiatives and outcomes. As the former Director of the Region 15 Comprehensive Center, she led over 40 annual projects across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah, building the capacity of state leaders to implement multiple new initiatives including academic frameworks and standards, accountability systems, school improvement strategic plans, resource allocation review processes, and leadership development programs. Prior to joining WestEd, Kate served in multiple roles at the Arizona Department of Education, including Chief of Staff, Associate Superintendent, and Deputy Associate Superintendent.