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Los Angeles, CA, US

Provide strategic and financial leadership to drive impact for 50+ unique nonprofit organizations to lead and execute complex initiatives, including current state assessments, organizational audits, capacity-building, research projects, DEI plans, and talent systems development. Ensure project success by advising teams on prioritization, decision-making.

Managed projects and client relationships, ensuring timely milestones, and reviewing and providing feedback on Senior Associate deliverables. Led strategic planning efforts, guided team performance, and ensured high-quality execution of organizational initiatives. Coordinated with stakeholders and drove impactful outcomes through effective project.

Partnered with clients to craft sustainable, impactful strategies addressing complex people-related challenges under tight deadlines. Led client relationships and managed projects across various talent and DEI initiatives, including capacity building, assessments, and systems development. Created initial drafts of deliverables, iterating based on feedback.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I spearheaded the designing and development of a comprehensive data and reporting strategy, enhancing data management and analytics across 12+ education programs. I also created the organization’s first centralized historical database for education and workforce development, streamlining data management and serving over 15,000 students and community.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I oversaw the development and execution of a national college and career access program, serving approximately 1,000 students nationwide while managing a $1M+ budget. I also designed and launched the program’s first comprehensive pre- and post-program surveys, gathering feedback from over 800 students to enhance program outcomes. I restructured a 2-year.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Conducted mapping and analysis of over 120 educational leadership development organizations across the country
• Developed a human capital strategy framework for the organization

Cambridge, MA

I spearheaded nationwide recruitment efforts for students of color, achieving historic increases in Black and Latino admits and a 40% rise in Latino Early Action applicants. I developed and delivered professional development sessions focused on educational equity and access. I managed a staff of over 250 students to conduct official undergraduate tours.

Cambridge, MA

I represented the university through extensive communications and campus tours, engaging with thousands of prospective students. I coordinated and led recruiting trips nationwide, enhancing outreach and building relationships with schools to attract a diverse student body.

New York, NY

I delivered engaging and practical instruction to students, focusing on enhancing their academic skills and fostering a positive learning environment. I collaborated with educators to develop and implement curriculum, assessed student progress, and supported individual learning needs to ensure a successful summer program

Boston, MA

I led the successful operation of a summer camp serving 80 children aged 6-13 in Boston’s South End. I managed a $40,000 budget, developed and executed strategic plans, and ensured a high-quality, engaging experience for all participants.

Master'S Degree, Education Policy And Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Studies- Focus On Race And Education In America

Senior Thesis-Teaching the Teacher: A Comparison of Practice-Based and Theory-Based Teacher Education Programs