Josh Stern Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Oakland, California, United States

Through researching educational trends and technologies across various industries, design concepts, organizational theory, leadership concepts, and performance management metrics, I have helped graduate students develop new ideas and programs for their organizations. Some of the tangible, ongoing programs that the students have created from the classes are an African-American Male Support Program for community college students, Higher Education Engaged Learning Arts Program, Financial Aid… Show more Through researching educational trends and technologies across various industries, design concepts, organizational theory, leadership concepts, and performance management metrics, I have helped graduate students develop new ideas and programs for their organizations. Some of the tangible, ongoing programs that the students have created from the classes are an African-American Male Support Program for community college students, Higher Education Engaged Learning Arts Program, Financial Aid Literacy, Homeschool Design, and a Coaching Mentorship for girls that has raised $100K in starter funds. Show less

Counsel and service to schools and educational organizations in strategic financial planning, market analysis, and operations.

Oakland, Ca

As a school leader for one of the most socioeconomic and racially diverse K-8 independent schools in the country, I oversaw 100 employees and directly managed senior administration including the Director of Finance and Operations, Director of Development and Communication, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, Director of the Lower School (grades K-5), Director of the Middle School (grades 6-8), School Chaplain, Director of Auxiliary Programs (After School and Summer Programs) and… Show more As a school leader for one of the most socioeconomic and racially diverse K-8 independent schools in the country, I oversaw 100 employees and directly managed senior administration including the Director of Finance and Operations, Director of Development and Communication, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, Director of the Lower School (grades K-5), Director of the Middle School (grades 6-8), School Chaplain, Director of Auxiliary Programs (After School and Summer Programs) and Assistant to the Head of School. During my time, I transitioned the school to a digital learning environment in response to Covid, steered a $12.5M master facilities project, renegotiated long-term debt, and revamped operations and instructional programs to expand enrollment and increase impact. Through this experience, I have an understanding of school management and finance and implementing an education program within the dynamics of a competitive marketplace. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed a strategic plan while serving as a team member of the Full Circle Fund, a venture philanthropy.

Portola Valley, California, United States

Consulted Palo Alto Unified School District to analyze and recommend approaches to assessing and supporting social-emotional instruction.

Masters Of Science In Education (M.S.Ed.), Education Entrepreneurship

Master’S Degree

Bachelor’S Degree