Conducting collaborative research to drive innovation in early childhood policy and practice.

Coordinated with school districts across the country to implement bi-partisan educational initiatives. Incorporated feedback from educators, parents, students, and administrators to develop policies to support a return to the classroom in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Led team responsible for state and federal educational policy advocacy.

Provided strategic direction to develop and drive a policy agenda positioning assessment as a tool for improved outcomes for every student. Developed, implemented, and led the overall strategy for public policy and federal, state and local advocacy.

Taught graduate level courses on education policy.

Assisted Governors, Chiefs of Staff, Policy Directors and Education Advisors advance policies aimed at increasing access to a quality education, health and workforce programs that deliver education services, aligning policies across systems related to issues such as learning standards, assessment, instructor evaluation, funding, and equity.

Supported the development and implementation of state policies to increase access to a quality education and align policies across systems related to issues such as learning standards, assessment, instructor evaluation, funding, and equity.

Worked independently and in agreement with the Chief Program Officer and Chief Executive Officer to recommend, develop, implement and monitor exemplary statewide family support and literacy programs including policy recommendations and initiatives to achieve the goals of the agency.

Led regional efforts to build partnerships with families and communities to support the development, health, and early education of children.

Served as elementary school administrator.

Worked as special education teacher and school administrator.