WestEd names Jannelle Kubinec as new CEO

Jannelle Kubinec, WestEd’s chief administrative officer, will take the reins of the non-profit education research organization in October after the retirement of long-time CEO Glen Harvey.

Kubinec has held leadership positions at WestEd for the past 12 years, helping to guide the state through the redesign of its K-12 funding formula and serving as the manager of a team of researchers and policy experts that developed the California Master Plan for Early Learning and Care, according to a press release from WestEd. 

“We believe that Jannelle will provide exactly the leadership necessary to help WestEd and its partners and clients navigate the complex environment currently surrounding education and human development,” said Ken Coll, WestEd board chairman. “She will help WestEd maintain our laser-like focus on equity and excellence, as we continue to conduct and apply rigorous research to address the wide range of challenges in education and human development in order to reduce opportunity gaps and help build communities where all can thrive.”

Kubinec, who has been the organization’s chief administrative officer for four years, was selected following a national search.

Kubinec is a member of the EdSource board of directors.