• Member of the executive leadership team for an organization that positions school systems for success through school redesign, leadership training, teacher career pathways, school quality reviews, and guidance on district structures and policies.• Responsible for the successful launch and implementation of the NYC Charter Leader Fellowship, leading to the creation of five new charter schools by directly coaching fellows (principals & DOOs) on school operations, talent development and… Show more • Member of the executive leadership team for an organization that positions school systems for success through school redesign, leadership training, teacher career pathways, school quality reviews, and guidance on district structures and policies.• Responsible for the successful launch and implementation of the NYC Charter Leader Fellowship, leading to the creation of five new charter schools by directly coaching fellows (principals & DOOs) on school operations, talent development and community engagement as they write their charter, create pre-opening plans and sustain their school once opened. • In support of SEN’s “grow your own” talent development approach, designed andimplemented recruitment strategies and coached district and school leadership in New York City,Detroit, and Boston to design and redefine career pathways (e.g. Development of Career Pathway in Education Achievement Authority of Michigan led to over 50 educators being trained for teacher and school leadership and the creation of 12 small learning communities to drive school turnaround efforts). • Oversees company-wide program development and operations, including program implementation, assessments, technology systems, core school based operational systems and structures, and business development strategies.• Establishes effective communication systems with superintendents, network leaders, program applicants, and community stakeholders to ensure close collaboration in new district initiatives. Show less

• Managed and designed implementation of all activities related to the Pre-K for All RFP selection process for Pre-K Community-Based Early Childhood Center (CBECC) and contract procurement, which led to the addition of over 20,000 seats.• Developed and advised Executive Director on policy issues regarding Pre-K expansion strategies and initiatives.• Created inter-office communication plans and protocols between central and three separate field teams for key strategic Pre-K expansion… Show more • Managed and designed implementation of all activities related to the Pre-K for All RFP selection process for Pre-K Community-Based Early Childhood Center (CBECC) and contract procurement, which led to the addition of over 20,000 seats.• Developed and advised Executive Director on policy issues regarding Pre-K expansion strategies and initiatives.• Created inter-office communication plans and protocols between central and three separate field teams for key strategic Pre-K expansion initiatives.• Collaborated with data team to develop a comprehensive data platform and visualization tool to guide determinations on seat demand across NYC .• Developed and oversaw expansion team’s project timelines, milestones and deliverables with both internal and external stakeholders.• Led strategic planning efforts to identify and secure new space for Pre-K programs, working with internal program office and city agencies. Show less

• Managed three new school selection cycles that led to the selection of over 75 new school leaders who opened new district schools in 2013 and 2014.• Developed candidate selection materials including assessment activities, candidate and selection coach facing documents, and scoring rubrics based on leadership competencies.• Oversaw a group of 20 highly recognized internal and external DOE selection coaches in assessing and selecting new school leaders through five phase… Show more • Managed three new school selection cycles that led to the selection of over 75 new school leaders who opened new district schools in 2013 and 2014.• Developed candidate selection materials including assessment activities, candidate and selection coach facing documents, and scoring rubrics based on leadership competencies.• Oversaw a group of 20 highly recognized internal and external DOE selection coaches in assessing and selecting new school leaders through five phase competency-based selection process.• Led team’s data specialist in creation of candidate scoring dashboard to track performance and norm on assessment activities that measured their instructional, cultural and personal leadership skills and school vision.• Developed and implemented structure to facilitate cross-divisional collaboration within the NYCDOE in vetting of proposed new school candidates.• Established clear systems to ensure effective communication with proposed new school applicants, and external partners such as superintendents and principals.• Supported over 75 school leaders in the operational planning of their schools to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of new leaders and community based and industry partnerships.• Supported new schools in securing multimillion-dollar New York State School Improvement Grants. Show less

• Led the operations management for all aspects of a multi-million-dollar national federal Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant that awarded charter school leaders and teacher financial awards for sharing best practices on the EPIC Knowledge website to facilitate shared learning amongst a cohort of 179 schools.• Managed team’s workflow, communication and marketing strategies for a cohort of 179 schools.• Collaborated with team’s data specialist to ensure data validity in the Value-Added… Show more • Led the operations management for all aspects of a multi-million-dollar national federal Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant that awarded charter school leaders and teacher financial awards for sharing best practices on the EPIC Knowledge website to facilitate shared learning amongst a cohort of 179 schools.• Managed team’s workflow, communication and marketing strategies for a cohort of 179 schools.• Collaborated with team’s data specialist to ensure data validity in the Value-Added Model assessment of cohort’s student performance data.• Supported senior director to ensure federal grant compliance and developed final 5-year grant summary to the United States Department of Education.• Developed professional development sessions for principals based on best practices research created for the EPIC Knowledge System. Show less

Responsible for client development and relations and administrative management through financial and photographic databases, event scheduling, as well as provision of photography services for a diverse local and national client list, including: United Way, New America Alliance, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Gala, Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Cinereach, Council for Urban Professionals, Hispanics in Philanthropy, National Society of Hispanics MBAs, Latino Magazine, and Primer Network.

• Managed partnership with REACH’s 31 partner high schools including, teacher grants coordination, teacher professional development program (REACH Teacher U), and teacher coordination and communication for 238 teachers.• Co-managed REACH’s college mentoring program, where 100 students received 1-on-1 college mentoring with comprehensive essay writing and financial aid workshops and college panels.• Co-managed Advanced Placemat prep Saturday program that served more than 3,500 low-income… Show more • Managed partnership with REACH’s 31 partner high schools including, teacher grants coordination, teacher professional development program (REACH Teacher U), and teacher coordination and communication for 238 teachers.• Co-managed REACH’s college mentoring program, where 100 students received 1-on-1 college mentoring with comprehensive essay writing and financial aid workshops and college panels.• Co-managed Advanced Placemat prep Saturday program that served more than 3,500 low-income high school students. Show less

Coordinated process and successful application of 501(c)3 status. Implemented hand-on photography instruction programs for youth, ages 10-19, from underserved communities, domestically and internationally. The focus of the program was to teach students photography as a way to examine their surrounding environments, while mentoring these students to further pursue their education. Successfully developed fundraising initiatives, corporate sponsorships, community engagement, organizing… Show more Coordinated process and successful application of 501(c)3 status. Implemented hand-on photography instruction programs for youth, ages 10-19, from underserved communities, domestically and internationally. The focus of the program was to teach students photography as a way to examine their surrounding environments, while mentoring these students to further pursue their education. Successfully developed fundraising initiatives, corporate sponsorships, community engagement, organizing fundraising events/gallery shows, website design, donor feedback and management. Programs have been taught in Honduras, Queens and Brooklyn, NY and South Africa Show less