I lead a team of staff and consultants who support school systems, cities, public agencies, and social impact organizations to advance equity and improvement on a range of public policy issues. With over 25 years of experience in education, youth policy, and workforce development, I offer strategic guidance and expertise to create the conditions, policies, and practices that improve outcomes for diverse and underserved communities.I hold an EdD in Leadership and Policy from American University, an MS in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and a BS in School of Social Transformation from Arizona State University. I am also a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and a trained design thinker. As a guest lecturer at various institutions, I share insights and promising practices on topics such as education policy, systems thinking, and research and evaluation.