Alisha K. Martinez, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

I have been in the field of education, both public and private, for the last 20 years as an evaluator, project manager, teacher, practitioner, consultant, and federal employee. I began my career as a third grade classroom teacher in a Title I school in the Atlanta Public Schools and have worked in a variety of educational settings. These experiences have broadened by perspective about working with different stakeholders, presenting and using data to drive decision-making, and ensuring we’re using an inclusive approach to ensure all stakeholders are heard and that large-scale projects are implemented well. I am innovative, a strategic thinker, bring a strong research and program evaluation background, and have a track record of implementing large-scale projects on time and with quality.Prior to joining FCPS, I was a Senior Director of Research and Business Analytics at a research and technology firm, K12 Insight, where I led the administration of 40-50 large-scale research projects annually. I currently serve as the Administrator, Equity Programs in the Chief Equity Office in the Fairfax County Public Schools. At my core, I believe all students should have access to a high quality education and all families should feel safe and welcomed at their child's school. I hold a BA in political science from Haverford College, a MS in Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, and a PhD in Education from George Mason University. I hold an Administration and Supervision (PreK-12) Endorsement from the Virginia Department of Education. I have always strived to do my work by building strong relationships and through the lens of a practitioner to achieve desired outcomes. In my free time, I teach graduate-level courses on research methodology, data analysis, and program evaluation at George Mason University and the University of Pennsylvania. I recently received recognition from the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania as an inductee into the Alumni Hall of Fame.

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  Administrator, Equity Programs, Chief Equity Office

  Fairfax County Public Schools

  Jan 2024 - Present

  • Play a key role in developing strategies for achieving the Strategic Plan goals• Define and evaluate measurable program metrics that support academic change and provide positive cultural impact• Incorporate Agile project management and Improvement Science methodology into program strategies, goals, and metrics to advance equity and accelerate learning• Create and update visual dashboards, flow charts, and graphs to make the work of the CEO visible to internal and external FCPS community members• Coordinate and collaborate across the CEO to accomplish the mission of the department and school division