Michael Regnier Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Heterodox Academy (HxA) is a nonpartisan collaborative of professors and other academic insiders promoting viewpoint diversity, open inquiry, and constructive disagreement in higher education. As Executive Director, I serve as the internal-facing executive leader, and work closely with the organization's external-facing President.Major projects to date:-Growth of Campus Community Network from zero to 74 faculty-led groups-Design and Launch of new academic research center: The Segal Center for Academic Pluralism-Lease and opening of new office in Times Square-Complete redesign of website and content engine-3x growth in team and 2x growth in budget over two years

Brooklyn, New York, Us

Co-founded Brooklyn's first Spanish language immersion charter school, serving the vibrant community of Sunset Park with joy, rigor, and cariño. Led school design and charter application process; negotiated and financed two major facility renovations; and led growth to over 400 families with eight-figure annual budget. In the COVID pandemic, LEEP Dual Language Academy safely re-opened for daily in-person instruction in Fall 2020, a full year before most local schools.Roles:Executive Director starting May 2022Interim Executive Director starting April 2021Deputy Executive Director starting July 2018Co-founder starting November 2017

New York, New York, Us

Led the expansion of data-driven and evidence-based systems and practices at an education nonprofit.

New York, Ny, Us

Led development of policy positions and content for advocacy and technical assistance group serving New York City's diverse charter school sector.Director of Policy & Research 2012-14Director of Policy 2010-12Associate Director of Policy 2009-10

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Conducted cross-functional projects for national school management firm. Created pilot partnership for blended learning; analyzed technology acquisition; and assisted in selection of principal evaluation tool.Research Manager 2008-2009Project Analyst 2007-2008

Seattle, Wa, Us

For public sector consultancy, contributed to projects in education, parks, library, transportation, and homeland security policy.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Contributed to National Center for Education Statistics reports.

A.B., Politics (Political Theory)

M.A., Social Sciences