Our Team

Jessica Donner

Executive Director

Jessica Donner (she/her) is the executive director of Every Hour Counts, a coalition of national citywide organizations that increase access to quality learning opportunities, particularly for underserved students. The organization is a leading voice promoting expanded-learning systems.

Jessica manages the organization's efforts to develop policy recommendations and solutions, test the feasibility of policy and practice recommendations and disseminate findings, and deliver technical assistance to communities to build expanded learning systems. Prior to joining Every Hour Counts, she directed statewide and national service-learning initiatives at the National Service-Learning Partnership at the Academy for Educational Development and the Massachusetts Department of Education. She holds a master's degree in urban policy and management from The New School, and a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania.

Email: jdonner (at) everyhourcounts (dot) org

Daisy Lor

Program Manager of member Engagement

Daisy (she/her) is a bridge-builder between communities and resources, cultivating pathways that spark change. As Program Manager of Member Engagement at Every Hour Counts, she leads network learning opportunities, fosters collaboration among members, and strengthens connections that expand access and impact.

Previously, as Children & Youth Services Coordinator, Daisy designed and led initiatives that strengthened parent-child relationships, expanded youth development and out-of-school time opportunities, and addressed disparities in health, housing, and education. She also brings philanthropy and grantmaking experience, where she mobilized resources to Indigenous leaders and organizations advancing positive child development through language revitalization and generational healing.

Daisy resides on the traditional lands of the Dakota and Anishinaabe, where she enjoys exploring new recipes, taking leisurely walks, and spending time with her family.

Email: dlor (at) everyhourcounts (dot) org

Susan Diaz

Senior Director of member engagement

Susan (she/her) is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in the Out-of-School Time space. As the Senior Director of Member Engagement, Susan spearheads our network learning opportunities, overseeing workgroups, coaching support, content creation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. 

Having personally benefited from afterschool and summer camp experiences, Susan developed a profound passion for enrichment work at a young age. Her background includes serving as the Director of Enrichment Programs at the NYC Department of Education, Office of Community Schools. In this role, she provided invaluable coaching and guidance to school and program leaders, ensuring the success of enrichment and summer programs. 

Outside of work, Susan is an avid traveler and culinary enthusiast. She loves exploring new places and trying diverse cuisines with her family and friends.

Email: sdiaz (at) everyhourcounts (dot) org