Office Staff

Doug Carter had a twenty-four year career managing school transportation programs in the Hudson River Valley/ metropolitan New York City region. He worked in school districts large and small, urban and rural, and with contractor-provided and district-owned fleets. In many instances Doug was able to save districts 10-20% on their in-district busing costs during times of budgetary constraints by condensing routes. He provided further savings through use of shared and cooperative, out-of-district busing contracts with neighboring school districts and parents.

Doug Carter’s credentials also include being a School Transportation Professional, certified by the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, and a School Transportation Specialist, certified by the New York Association of School Business Officials.

Reagan has been working for Prismatic since 2011. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Hospitality Management from Bellevue University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Wilmington University. Reagan developed a passion for nonprofit work after working for City Year, an educational nonprofit that provides academic coaching and mentorship to at-risk students in grades 3-9. She enjoys reading and relaxing with her pets, as well as visiting thrift shops in her free time.

Fun Facts About Reagan:

• Has a personal library of over 300 books
• Enjoys traveling and visiting theme parks

Chris has been working for Prismatic since November 2021. His strengths include graphic design, data collection, and videography. He does a little bit of work in many different areas. After growing up in a poorer household, he is invested in helping youth from rough backgrounds. His hobbies include producing music, going to the gym, and enjoying a good book on the balcony.

Fun Facts About Chris:

• Self-taught himself drums at 8 years old and his first official job was playing drums for a local theater
• Has recently become obsessed with Legos, thanks to Andres
• Has a strong interest in pinball machines and roller coasters

Tatia founded Prismatic in 2007 after a PreK-12 consulting career with two other firms that were both larger and more bureaucratic than Prismatic will ever be. Tatia holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin (Hook’em Horns!) and a doctorate from the University of North Carolina – Charlotte (Go Niners!).

Fun Facts About Tatia:

• Is working through a long-term plan to visit every single It’s a Small World ride (two down, three to go)
• Keeps chickens in the backyard, in a coop built by her youngest son
• Is a diehard fan of the Philly Eagles, but also roots for ABC (Anybody But the Cowboys)

Behind every successful woman is often a supportive guy. Andres has been married to Tatia for more than 20 years. His patience and determination have allowed Tatia to grow Prismatic to where it is now. Andres holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin (Hook’em Horns!) where he also earned half of a “Mr. and Mrs.” Degree.

Fun Facts About Andres:

• Likes dogs and cats, but routinely vetoes allowing more than four on the payroll
• Secretly likes the chickens in the backyard
• Enjoys long walks on the beach

I have been with Prismatic for nearly 8 years. I am what you might call a Jack-of-All-Trades. Enjoy woodworking, welding and building construction. But, where I really shine is website/graphic design and website maintenance. I do a lot of the design and maintenance for Prismatic and Red Salsa.

Fun Facts About Scott:

• Likes working with his hands to build stuff
• Likes dogs, but doesn’t see the logic in anthropomorphizing them & taking them everywhere
• Enjoys binge watching series vs waiting a week for each new episode

Katie began working at Prismatic in September 2022. She has two daughters in high school – one with special needs. She works largely on DC SchoolConnect and works on other projects and performs additional research-related tasks and is learning bus routing. She has a major in History from Alma College in Michigan and has spent many years working in the medical field. Her hobbies include baking, cooking, music, hockey, movies, spending time with friends, and teaching new life skills to her daughters.

Fun Facts About Katie:

• Played just about every instrument there is as a kid – except for tuba and guitar
• Is currently serving as the chair for her school district’s Special Education Advisory Committee
• Has a 172 pound Newfoundland named Sirius who is about to become a therapy dog.

Danyelle has over 20 years experience as a RN for Hospice.  She has 7 years experience in transportation. She drove a School bus for the Pre-K program she now supervises as well as for her local district.  She has worked in many different roles in transportation.  Danyelle has a daughter Taevin who is 17 a senior in High school and has committed to St.John’s college in NYC for law in the fall.

Fun facts about Danyelle:

• Has played the Trumpet for 35 years… (her dad and daughter also play)
• She is an only child.
• Loves to travel