Amy Kasch-Vanek

Executive Director of California Programs

For more than a decade, Amy Kasch-Vanek has championed the development of Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps programs. She played a key role in launching Ampact’s California initiatives, expanding from 25 tutors in Stockton to 250 tutors serving nine counties throughout the Central Valley and Inland Empire. Drawing on her experience in the classroom and as an AmeriCorps member, Amy remains deeply committed to service, investing in people, and advancing equitable outcomes. Now, as Executive Director of California Programs, she leverages federal, state, and district support to maximize student success across the state.