• Services include project management, strategic communication, government relations, grant writing and research and policy analysis.• Diverse portfolio of clients includes school districts, state agencies, and education organizations.

• Advises the Deputy Commissioner & Commissioner of Education on the implementation of key education policies. • Manages special projects for the Commissioner including Colorado’s Education Leadership Council and the Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet.• Directs a large-scale project to develop recommendations for actions to improve the state’s lowest performing schools. • Oversaw the development of 13 critical reports that were issued to the State Board of Education on behalf of the Commissioner over a span of just four months.• Uses statewide education data systems to monitor the performance and effectiveness of public schools. • Coordinates work product from a team of 10 individuals, ensuring all team members produce high-quality work and stay on track to meet deadlines.• Presents to the State Board of Education on a regular basis.• Engages with state legislators, advocacy groups, and philanthropic organizations regarding education accountability policy.• Serves as member of the Associate Commissioner’s division team to lead strategic planning for accountability, performance and support for all public schools in Colorado.

• Served as the K-12 Liaison, working closely with the Colorado Department of Education, school districts and colleges on the implementation and communication of major education laws.• Briefed Former Lt. Governor/Executive Director on research and policy related to colleges access and success.• Conducted quantitative research using large administrative datasets.• Oversaw the Core to College grant project supported by the Rockefeller Philanthropic Advisors.• Managed the grant-funded scope of work aimed at improving the alignment of statewide K-12 and higher education systems to increase college completion. • Designed the nationally-recognized “District at a Glance” data profiles that provide feedback to Colorado’s school districts on the postsecondary outcomes of their high school students.• Delivered 10-12 presentations a year to key education stakeholders on college readiness initiatives.

• Advised state legislators and their staff on education policy. • Oversaw five grant projects funded by the Ford Foundation, Lumina Foundation, USA Funds, and the Kresge Foundation.• Managed grant budgets and activities; met all grant deliverables and reporting requirements.• Tracked over 300 legislative bills across the country each year and provided analysis of national trends.• Authored over 20 different publications including policy briefs, research papers, magazine articles and blog posts to ensure legislators received timely and relevant information.• Created useful and visually-appealing web content for NCSL’s website.• Organized over 15 regional and national convenings to educate state legislators on key policy issues.

• Supported the office in representing Duke University in Washington D.C. on higher education policy.• Reported on various legislative and regulatory issues such as financial aid, student visas and immigration, advancements in science and technology, tax policy, and the Higher Education Act.

• Researched economic, foreign relations and education policy.• Analyzed research findings and assisted in preparing the Senator’s questions for hearings.• Attended Congressional hearings and condensed the information into executive summaries.