Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. As Partner and Managing Director at Afton Partners, I work at the intersection of strategy, governance, and finance to create education systems that truly serve all children, especially those historically underserved. The most powerful solutions come from the communities they serve. That's why I blend data-driven strategy with deep community engagement to help states, districts, and organizations design sustainable, effective systems from Early Childhood through K-12. At Afton, we specialize in: 👉 Designing equitable funding policies and practices through community-led processes 👉 Developing innovative governance structures that improve service delivery 👉 Creating transparent policies and practices that reduce complexity 👉 Building capacity for sustainable change My work includes: - Facilitating state-level ECE and K12 Commissions and Task Forces - Redesigning funding models to better serve children and families- Transforming governance and finance functions from compliance-focused to service-minded - Supporting innovation in learning models and technology integration Let's connect to discuss how we can create more effective, sustainable education systems in your community. DM me, or reach me at kreed@aftonpartners.com