The Coalition is governed by an executive committee of six members who meet regularly. A larger steering group provides guidance and assistance. The members of these committees play leadership roles in the development of various related projects and have contributed to conference presentations and events.
| Dennis Bartels | Exploratorium |
| Frank Davis | TERC |
| Lucy Friedman | The After-School Corporation (TASC) |
| Judy Nee | National AfterSchool Association |
| Jane Quinn | Children’s Aid Society |
| Elizabeth K. Stage | University of California, Lawrence Hall of Science |
| Bronwyn Bevan | Exploratorium |
| Shannon C'deBaca | Science Educator |
| Maggie Daley | After-School Matters, City of Chicago |
| Michelle Hailey | Girl Scouts USA |
| Eddie Locklear | National 4H After-school |
| Dishon Mills | Boston Public Schools |
| Heather Johnston Nicholson | Girls Incorporated |
| Gil G. Noam | Program in Education, Afterschool, and Resiliency |
| Jennifer Rinehart | Afterschool Alliance |
| Rob Semper | Exploratorium |
| Maryann Stimmer | Educational Equity Center at AED |