Audri Gomez is the Director at the Thompson Policy Institute (TPI) on Disability in Chapman University's Attallah College of Educational Studies. Prior to her current role, she was a special education teacher and school district administrator overseeing nine schools and its special education departments from Kindergarten-12th grade. She is the current lead and principal investigator on several grants and contracts including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Oak Foundation, Regional Center of Orange County, and the California Department of Education. Her research and work in schools and districts focuses on promoting inclusive programming, universal design for learning, school culture, and building the capacity of PK-12 educators and administrators in ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all students.