Who We Are
Our Mission
Providing resources to expand and enrich student learning in the
Tucson Unified School District.
Diversity Statement
EEF appreciates and values the diversity within Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). We strive to be inclusive and representative of the TUSD community in all that we do, including our organizational governance, staffing, and the implementation of our programs. We work to ensure all TUSD students, staff, and teachers, including those with marginalized identities, have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and succeed.
Interested in joining our board?
We're looking for leaders in our community with a passion for TUSD to join us!
Meet Our Team
Dawn Bell, Executive Director
Dawn is a visionary focused on strategic development of the organization in an effort to attain her dream of equitable access to quality education for all children. She greets each new day as an opportunity to make a positive impact in TUSD.
Sallie Muse, Administrative Specialist
Sallie is a native Arizonan who brings her enthusiasm and looks forward to serving the Tucson Unified community.
She enjoys practicing yoga and hiking the spectacular Sonoran Desert.
Drisana Martinez
Program Manager
Drisana Ross, Program Manager
Drisana is a team player whose strengths are empathy, strategy and collaboration. She is overjoyed to be able to help uplift the kiddos within TUSD. As a TUSD graduate, she is passionate about giving back to the community that educated her.
Samuel Deustua, Program Assistant
Sam is a hard worker committed to helping uplift students and educators in the TUSD community. Sam is overjoyed to be a part of the spectacular EEF team and to help in achieving EEF’s dream of equitable access to quality education for all students. Sam is a devoted father of three, who enjoys gardening, hiking, and sports with his sons.
Meet Our Board
of Directors
Our Financials
Our Qualifying Charitable Organization Code: 20070
EIN: 74-2354578