Eileen Sigmund is director of policy and partnerships at Pearson. Prior to this role, she served as president and chief executive officer of the Arizona Charter Schools Association for 11 years. Eileen led the Association in notable efforts including: developing a model that measures “value-added” growth in achievement, which is still used for A-F rankings of all Arizona schools. Eileen has a strong advocacy background, having served as a journalist, litigator, and lobbyist.