Our People
Dedicated to supporting our mission.
Sam Drazin, Executive Director
A nationally recognized educator and changemaker, Founder and Executive Director Sam Drazin applies his personal and professional background to lead Changing Perspectives’s mission to strengthen school communities through social-emotional learning, disability awareness, empathy development, and inclusion. Sam was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder resulting in both...
Our Team
Suzanne is a dedicated educator with over twenty years of experience. As a Changing Perspectives Program Specialist she provides direct Read more
Hannah, a native Michigander, studied Psychology & Women+Gender Studies at Eastern Michigan University and joined the Changing Perspectives team in Read more
Joining the Changing Perspectives team in 2023 as our Marketing Officer, Angela is responsible for implementing strategic, mission-aligned marketing initiatives. Read more
Since joining the Changing Perspectives team in 2016, Program Coordinator Holly has worn many different hats to support our mission of empowering schools Read more
David is an educator, author, recording artist, and program designer whose expression is grounded in creating caring and compassionate school Read more
Kristen has an extensive history advocating for students with disabilities since high school, where she worked as a student aide Read more
Our Board of Directors
With a passion for promoting and supporting disability inclusion in schools, Deirdre joined our board of directors in June 2021. Read more
Dr. John Freer is a Professor in the School of Community Studies at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario (Canada). Read more
An early childhood researcher and developmental psychologist by training, Dr. Sangeeta Mallik has dedicated most of her 23-year career supporting Read more
Kathy has decades of experience working as a Special Education teacher, School Administrator and Assistive Technology Specialist in San Jose, Read more
Kristi joined our Board of Directors in June 2023, bringing with her a wealth of professional experience in marketing. With Read more
Jeannie has worked with children and students for more than 20 years, especially those involved in the special education system. Read more
With a passion for advocating for individuals with learning differences, Riley joined our board in 2025. He is the Founder Read more
Lisa is an experienced educator, and in the last twenty years has focused her practice on special education, Restorative Practices, Read more
A dedicated lifelong learner and experienced educator, Dr. Leon Wilson joined our board of directors in June 2023. Leon has Read more
