Kara Nystrom Boulahanis is a licensed school psychologist, administrator and special educator whose work focuses on supporting the well-being of all students, but particularly those marginalized by our current systems. Dr. Boulahanis is currently the Senior Policy Strategist with the Oregon Department of Education’s Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities. Dr. Boulahanis received their doctorate in School Psychology from the University of Oregon and a Masters in Teaching, Special Education from National Louis University. Prior to getting their doctorate, Dr. Boulahanis was a classroom special educator and special education administrator in Chicago.