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Tara Courchaine
As Chief Research & Development Officer, Dr. Tara Courchaine leads CAST’s research and development division to re-set CAST’s transformative vision for applied research in education for the next generation. She expands CAST’s network of enduring strategic partnerships across the applied research eco-system and helps to ensure equitable access to learning by advancing the body of knowledge around Universal Design for Learning, supportive technologies and inclusive education.