Our People

Senior Leaders and Staff

Michelle Asha Cooper, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized leader and advocate for college access, affordability, and value in higher education. With more than two decades of experience spanning policy, advocacy,…

Michelle Asha Cooper

Vice President for Public Policy and Executive Director of Lumina’s Washington, D.C., Office

Courtney B. Francis, Ph.D., is the strategy officer for state policy for Lumina Foundation, an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis, committed to making learning opportunities beyond high school available to all.

Courtney B. Francis

Strategy Officer for State Policy

Celine Pierre-Louis is an executive assistant and facilities associate at Lumina supporting Lumina's staff in Washington, D.C.

Celine Pierre-Louis

Executive Support and Facilities Associate