Advancing the organization's goals by cultivating relationships, fostering strategic partnerships, designing and facilitating leadership experiences, and implementing fund development strategies.

Led strategic partnerships and initiatives to transform rural K-12 school systems, driving equitable learning outcomes and empowering superintendents to adopt student-centered approaches. Facilitated high-level engagements with philanthropists, policy leaders, and influencers to advance policy innovation and secure increased support for rural education. Designed and launched the first-ever Rural Superintendent Learner-Centered Leadership Labs, a visionary program that empowers superintendents to prioritize student-centered learning.

Directed district-wide strategic planning and policy development, partnering with the Superintendent to strengthen community engagement and enhance public perception.Led innovation initiatives, including securing a nationally competitive grant for $700K grant to develop innovative instructional models for learners, post COVID. Built and managed a broad network of partnerships with community organizations and advocacy groups, fostering collaboration and stakeholder alignment.

Led efforts to support over 1,600 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing policy creation, implementation, and communication, while advising the Chancellor and leadership team on school reopening strategies. Managed division-wide operations, ensuring effective crisis management, and aligning central office support with school needs during a period of significant disruption.

Led the nation's largest district-charter partnership, facilitating opportunities to share best practices between sectors and enhance professional development for district and school leaders as well as instructional staff. Managed the Department’s new school design efforts, overseeing the development of research-based, community-driven school models. Administered a $5 billion budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to over 200 charter schools and special education services. Influenced and implemented key policies related to school closures, consolidations, and the establishment of new schools, aligning with the DOE’s mission to prepare students for college and careers.

Served as a senior advisor to the Chancellor responsible for managing the NYC Department of Education's new school pipeline, consolidations and school redesign strategies; overseeing charter school authorization, policy, operations and finance; as well as leading the Department's PROSE and district-charter partnership teams.

Advised the Chancellor on the development of the DOE’s mission and priorities, translating them into actionable goals for senior leadership. Monitored and reported on the progress of strategic policy implementation, ensuring alignment with the Mayor’s Office and broader DOE initiatives. Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to garner support for the Chancellor’s strategic priorities, driving policy innovation across the department.

Identified opportunities to integrate the Chancellor’s priorities into broader communication and engagement strategies, enhancing public understanding of the DOE’s goals. Managed logistics and planning for high-level projects, conferences, and public events that supported the DOE’s mission of improving family navigation through the school system. Developed systems to ensure timely responses to public concerns, improving constituent services across the department.

Revamped the DOE’s family engagement office, dedicated to improving communication and support for public school families. Led a central team and over 125 field-based staff to provide multilingual support, fostering stronger family-school partnerships. Managed a $16M budget for family engagement initiatives, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with department goals.Built coalitions with elected officials, civic leaders, and community groups to advance school choice and improve student outcomes.