With over 30 years of experience in the education sector, I am a passionate and strategic leader who specializes in developing and managing grant-driven, non-profit programs that support K-12 and afterschool education. As the Director of Government Grants at Success Academy Charter Schools, I oversee the operational aspects of grant development and secure funding from federal, state, and city sources for evidence-based programs that serve over 40,000 students across New York City.My core competencies include grant development, budget development, program strategy and operations, program implementation, program assessment, writing and editing, strategic planning and problem solving, research and data analysis, team building, and partnership development. I have a proven track record of collaborating across functional areas of an organization, as well as with external funders, partners, and grantees, to ensure programmatic efficacy, compliance, and accountability. I am also proficient in various software tools, such as MS Office, Squarespace, Asana, MS Project, MS Teams, Visio, and Salesforce. My mission is to leverage my expertise and skills to create and sustain high-quality educational opportunities for all students.