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Colorado Office: 50 South Steele Street, Suite 250, Denver, Co 80209

HCM is a public policy and advocacy firm focused on improving education and health outcomes across the nation. Oversees and manages the firm’s finance, human resources, communications, operations, and data and knowledge management teams. • Works cross-functionally with the executive team and 5 direct reports to drive all aspects of the administration of the firm.• Manages account work for two largest postsecondary clients: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Lumina Foundation. o Directed operational improvements at HCM Strategists that accompanied the firm’s strategic plan that actualized a significant revenue increase.o Crafted and implemented the firm’s organizational staffing structure, position descriptions, internal human resources policies, and staff performance planning and assessment system; changed organizational structure from flat to hierarchal. o Developed and implemented the firm’s first employee performance plan and review process linked to the company’s core business functions and tied to incentive pay and promotion; efforts decreased performance issues significantly and due to incentive pay transparency, employee performance has improved. o Oversaw the complete overhaul of the firm’s employee policy manual; increased employee satisfaction through revamping PTO policies for sick and vacation leave, new professional development programs, and remote-working opportunities.o Oversaw the implementation of new financial platform through Oracle NetSuite to centralize all financial operations.• Opened two satellite offices and doubled full-time staff; oversees recruitment and hiring of staff.• Assists in the firm’s work on state policy, particularly supporting a 50-state engagement called Strategy Labs.• Spearheaded a new annual portfolio centered on new postsecondary business and finance models, data, and metrics in postsecondary education, which is now the largest tangible asset in the postsecondary practice of the firm.

3035 Center Green Drive, Suite 100, Boulder, Co 80301

National membership organization representing postsecondary agencies and their staff across the 50 states. • Consultant to Complete College America (CCA), a national organization focused on increasing college completion, leading their efforts on state and campus level completion. o Assisted in the development of CCA when it was first formed.o Created continuity in state-wide data and metrics gathering that was widely accepted in the field.o Through accurate data gathering, brought attention to college completion issues and challenges.o Worked with governors, state legislatures, and college and university officials in 4 states to develop action plans to increase college completion.• Consultant to Lumina Foundation on its productivity grant initiative, serving as a state adviser to Indiana and Ohio; was able to assist the change to outcomes-based funding for Indiana that is still in place today.• Project managed a multi-year, grant-funded initiative to develop a state policy resource database.• Performed research, analysis, and writing on state higher education public policy in areas such as state data systems, student access and success, finance and costing models, and accountability.• Assisted state higher education policy and data professionals in projects aimed at developing and expanding state data systems; enhancing the quality of data and policy analysis for decision making; and improving access to and the use of national data sources.• Planned, conducted, and led state, regional, and national meetings and annual conferences.• Supported the President with general correspondence, representation on committees, presentations, written articles, and editorials. • Presented at both national and state-level conferences and meetings.

101 W Ohio St, Suite 300, Indianapolis, In 46204

• Crafted and oversaw the implementation and progress of Indiana’s statewide strategic plan for higher education on statewide and institutional goals and metrics – a plan/accountability system that had not been updated since 1970 when the Commission was created; allowed for focused and structured progress to meet the needs of students and was asked to come back and consult with the next updated phase.• Maintained and implemented the Commission’s state plan for higher education and the review of institutional progress on statewide goals and objectives. • Oversaw and managed the annual retreat, annual stakeholder conference, monthly Commission board meetings, and the work plan of the board. • Reviewed, analyzed, and prepared policies and reports on policies, projects, and programs for consideration or funded by the state legislature. • Assisted in the transition of a statewide technical college system into a comprehensive community college system that hit the enrollment target of 30,000 new, additional students before the 10-year goal.• Primary officer and manager of federal postsecondary programs totaling more than $10MM.• Primary staff liaison with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development for developing the State’s long-term career and technical education plan.• Administered the office internship program including the supervision, hiring, and training of interns. • Supported the Commissioner by assisting with general correspondence, representation on committees, presentations, written articles, editorials, and proposal responses for grants.• Publicly presented monthly on policy analysis, data, and recommendations to university presidents, deans, provosts, etc.

301 University Boulevard, Suite 1031, Indianapolis, In 46202

• In Assistant Director of Alumni Relations role, provided general support to three constituent Boards of the Indiana University Alumni Association through program planning and development, officer and board member elections, membership drives and budget management. Developed, implemented, and assessed campus-wide activities and programs for alumni.• In Associate Director of Campus Interrelations role:o Assisted in the reorganization of traditional student affairs units into a new, cohesive division for an urban metropolitan campus.o Administered the office operations including supervision, hiring, and training of staff and developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.o Developed, implemented and assessed student life and diversity programs and services to enhance student development and academic success for a campus of over 27,000 students.o Assisted in the management of budgets and the development of fiscal planning strategies; wrote multiple successful local, state and federal grant proposals, ranging from $5K to $250K/year.o Enhanced marketing and communication strategies for the new division, including brochures, signage and technological approaches.o Assisted in creation of Student Ombuds Office to provide confidential services to students, faculty, and staff.o Assisted in research, publications, and public relations with community groups, government agencies, public schools and campus groups.o Collaborated on a series of award-winning videotapes on students with disabilities.o Coordinated a summer program for inner-city youth.o Coordinated the Alliance for Raising Educational Achievement, a consortium of three Indiana school districts, five Indiana colleges and universities and five Historically Black Colleges and Universities.o Provided executive support to the Director of Campus Interrelations and the Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Education in all of the Office’s areas of responsibility.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area