With over two decades of progressive leadership experience in compliance management and operational excellence within the education sector, I am a strategic executive adept at overseeing complex initiatives, administering multi-million dollar budgets, and ensuring adherence to rigorous regulations. Throughout my career, I have spearheaded transformative change, executed strategic plans, and cultivated cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive continuous improvement and achieve organizational goals.In my former role as the Executive Director of Federal Programs & Compliance at Atlanta Public Schools, I provided oversight of a $360M federal grants budget, ensuring full compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 requirements. I guided a team of 18 professionals in executing ESSA, IDEA, CARES, CRSSA, and ARPA grant programs across 101 schools, revitalizing policies and procedures that facilitated the district's removal from high-risk status within 12 months. My efforts increased community partnerships by 25%, reallocating $2M to support marginalized groups.With expertise in risk mitigation, policy development, operational excellence, and legal research and analysis, I am uniquely qualified to excel in compliance-focused roles within the legal field. My core competencies include regulatory compliance, strategic planning, budget administration, process improvement, project management, and talent development. I possess a proven track record of success, having secured over $17M in additional grant funding and enhancing program effectiveness by 15%, surpassing performance targets.I hold an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, complemented by a Master's in Instructional Technology, certifications in Project Management and Nonprofit Program Management, and a Georgia Professional Leadership Certificate. I am passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to drive operational excellence, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory adherence within dynamic organizations.