With over 14 years of dedicated experience in the social impact and education sectors, I specialize in marrying visionary strategy with practical implementation. Renowned for leading transformative initiatives, I bring a unique blend of creativity and analytical acumen to drive impactful change. My career journey is marked by successful collaborations, innovative program designs, and a deep commitment to community engagement and inclusive education solutions. I'm passionate about leveraging my expertise to foster environments where learning and social impact flourish.Currently, I am spearheading a design sprint with UPCEA leadership to reimagine employer engagement in higher education. In addition, I am supporting the regional ecosystem work within the current cohort of the Designer in Residence program (https://eddesignlab.org/designersinresidence/). Lastly, I am deeply involved in the Reimagining Community Colleges initiative, combining strategic planning with design thinking - co-creating forward-thinking models for the future of learning.HERE are a few examples that provide you with tangible insight into my previous work: https://bit.ly/AddtlMaterialsv2. NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS► Strategic Program Innovation - Led the OneTen partnership, bridging education & employment entities to co-create equitable talent journeys, enhancing talent pipeline responsiveness and sustainability► Operational Excellence and Efficiency - Successfully executed a strategic plan at McKinsey & Co. Social Initiative, reducing costs by $2M annually, and spearheaded an organizational health overhaul, cutting employee turnover by 25% ► Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives - Championed a targeted outreach initiative to underrepresented communities, achieving a 40% increase in application rates and significantly enhancing diversity and inclusion► Data-Driven Decision Making - Employed advanced data analytics to streamline process, leading to a 50% faster completion and a 5% decrease in rejection rates, enhancing learner autonomy
Listed skills include Leadership, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Strategic Planning, and 70 others.