CenterFoward is a Nonprofit that offers a human-centered approach that is focused on building equity consciousness, engaging with those impacted within the system, and designing an approach informed by a set of equity-focused leadership actions. We offer leadership development through Executive Coaching, Professional Development, and Consulting.

Design and provide unique leadership and organizational development solutions that focuses on technical, relational, social, and cultural aspects of complex change efforts focused on educational equity. Develop partnerships and collaborative working relationships with all levels of client stakeholder groups including; central office and site administrators, community-based leadership and organizing initiatives, business and industry stakeholders, government and civic leaders, education and support-oriented non- profit organizations, as well as philanthropic entities and foundation program officers. Services include the following:CoachingLeadership and Team DevelopmentStrategy Development and Implimentation SupportProcess Design and Facilitation Professional Learning and DevelopProject Management

Assist the Superintendent in leading the implementation of the districts strategic framework that serves over 27,000 students in 48 schools, with a particular focus on developing, attracting and retaining a high quality workforce.

Provides consultation to school districts nationally (Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Florida, Atlanta, Chicago) around the implementation of principal induction programs aligned to the NTC Theory of Action. Designs professional learning systems that supports principal and leadership coach induction strategies.Provides leadership coaching support to district and school administrators. Monitors client program progress utilizing a formative program assessment process. Collaborates regularly with district stakeholders regarding programs progress and strategic support in alignment with the contracted scope of work. Coordinates with internal stakeholders to develop, monitor and analyze data of implementation and impact.

Responsible for designing and reviewing the quality of professional learning experiences for all Chicago Public Schools' employees, leading a team to design high quality PD modules, designing a comprehensive Professional Learning Strategy and creating systems and structures that promote the effective implementation of Professional Learning throughout the district.

• Actively supported lines of businesses; consulted with senior managers on program design and delivery strategies and liaised with subject matter experts to meet design requirements in bringing learning goals to life• Partnered successfully with the Senior Vice President of Check and Processing to identify performance gapso Designed a competency-focused professional development curriculum rooted in leadership, team development, and service orientation o Resulted in the improvement of over 75% of employees’ respective organizational climates• Collaborated with the SVP of Human Resources to formulate a Performance Management Initiative for all senior and mid-level managers across North America o Included workshops centered upon setting SMART objectives and tracking performanceo Also involved feedback, coaching and leading appraisal discussions• Reviewed senior leadership talent using individual coaching sessions with senior level managerso Handled data collection and managemento Led talent meetings and succession planning activitieso Directed the creation of individual development plans for high-potential senior leaders

Singular point of contact for 300 + employees in a manufacturing environment, responsible for training all aspects of the operations from entry-level operational staff to senior managers. • Facilitated brainstorming sessions for unit managers and line supervisors that increased output of canning line by 10% utilizing Total Quality Management. • Reduced medical incident rates for 300 employees by 33%, reduction occurred in overall medical cases, in lost time, and lost days from the plant.• Executed training needs analysis for the operation managers and as a result designed a management development curriculum that included soft skills, safety, and technical training.

Planned, developed, coordinated, and conducted training for analyst and consultants in the technology competency group.• Established a weekly communication forum with technology HR Representatives to discuss analyst and consultants’ personal development and performance.• Facilitated and coordinated local course offerings for over 800 analyst and consultants such as Business Practice, New Employee Orientation breakout sessions, and Services Team Kickoff Training. • Introduced new analyst and consultants to the company culture by coordinating networking events with senior business partners.