Heidi K. Schillinger, M.S.W. , Director
Heidi’s experience in community development, adult education, and social enterprise includes over a decade of experience working with diverse, low-income communities – six years with New Futures and six years living and working abroad, in Mongolia, as a Peace Corps Volunteer, as well as in South Korea. These experiences have helped shape her passion for providing and sharing culturally competent practices. Heidi is currently in charge of directing ReachOut. In this role, she is also one of ReachOut’s primary curriculum designers and trainers. Heidi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Asian Studies from Saint Olaf College, and her Master’s of Social Work, with an emphasis in Multi-Ethnic Practice, from the University of Washington.

Marissa A. Tanimura, Trainer/Consultant
A passion for education, curriculum development, and school leadership drive Marissa in her work. During her 11 year tenure in the Hawaii Public Schools, she has served as an Academy Chair, Department Head, and Program Director, in addition to teaching courses in Music, Career Guidance, Math, and Social Studies. Marissa engaged in peer training and large group facilitation during several school-wide implementation initiatives at Waianae High School and Mililani High School and was an early advocate for broadening school-family communications through the use of web-based services. She developed a rigorous leadership training program to create a highly student-driven atmosphere in the 150 piece “Trojan” Marching Band and worked to foster partnerships with parent and community groups for program growth. Marissa graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in Music Education and is proud to be working as a part of a team with a “holistic, comprehensive view of educating for equity and social justice.”