Vickie Schray Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

With over 25 years of private and public sector experience in higher ed and workforce I can help to strengthen or build an internal or external communications team, lead or build a government regulatory affairs team, or design and implement key projects. Additionally, I could develop ways to enhance employee engagement, oversee organization re-design or transformations, support M&A and divestitures, or work with the senior team and Board to develop and implement strategic initiatives.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Leverage my executive experience and public and government background to partner with leaders and companies to maximize their potential. Specific areas of expertise include government and external relations, public policy, building high-performance teams, business strategy, organizational transformation, internal and external communications, building coalitions, strategic planning, building coalitions, and supporting women in leadership.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as officer of publicly traded company, strategic business partner throughout organization, and advisor to Zovio Board of Directors and reported to CEO. Created and led company’s first External Affairs and Communication department, responsible for strategy, outreach, engagement, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Led and oversaw all corporate communications, public and media relations, investor relations, corporate social responsibility, and regulatory and… Show more Served as officer of publicly traded company, strategic business partner throughout organization, and advisor to Zovio Board of Directors and reported to CEO. Created and led company’s first External Affairs and Communication department, responsible for strategy, outreach, engagement, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Led and oversaw all corporate communications, public and media relations, investor relations, corporate social responsibility, and regulatory and government affairs.• Developed and maintained relationships on behalf of Zovio with executive branch, key policy makers, and opinion leaders at federal, state, and local levels and ensured organization was well-positioned with lawmakers, accreditors, key educational associations, and other relevant industry groups and coalitions.• Served as leading voice in legislative and regulatory arenas at federal, state, and local levels regarding pertinent public policy matters within higher education space, as well as broader business issues including labor, technology, economic, and workforce development.• Advised Zovio Board of Directors and executive leadership team on how to achieve projects and goals, including mergers and acquisitions, in highly regulated environment while maintaining compliance with all laws and regulations. • Led all external strategic communications and digital outreach to build Zovio’s brand identity. • Oversaw internal communication and engagement strategies to promote and support equitable and inclusive culture. • Designed and executed a comprehensive campaign to support the transformation and relaunch of Bridgepoint Education to Zovio, which included new business model, moving headquarters, relocating employees, and rebranding with a national audience. Show less

Washington, Dc

Primary responsibility is to influence and manage federal and state higher education regulations and public policy as they affect Bridgepoint Education, Ashford University and University of the Rockies.

Identify, influence and monitor federal and state public policy and regulations as they affect Bridgepoint Education, Ashford University and University of the Rockies.

Senior Policy Analyst responsible for community college initiatives to include President Obama's American Graduation Initiative.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary lead an organization that has responsibility for administering 64 legislated discretionary and formula grant programs with a combined appropriation of over $3 billion and over 150 staff. Responsible for directing and administering the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Program and Advisory Board, and the Accreditation and State Liaison Staff and Board. Communicate effectively with an expansive professional network that includes… Show more As Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary lead an organization that has responsibility for administering 64 legislated discretionary and formula grant programs with a combined appropriation of over $3 billion and over 150 staff. Responsible for directing and administering the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Program and Advisory Board, and the Accreditation and State Liaison Staff and Board. Communicate effectively with an expansive professional network that includes the academic community, secondary school associations and practitioners, two, and four-year institutions, employers and industry groups, other federal agencies, student associations, counselor associations, special interest constituencies, state and regional leadership, and members of the workforce and economic development community. Show less

As Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of Education lead the development and implementation of policies aimed at improving the U.S. system of higher education. Specific areas of responsibility include policy development and the identification of strategic priorities related to higher education transparency, accountability and accreditation. Serve as Federal Negotiator representing the Department of Education during negotiated rulemaking to develop new regulations for Title IV of the Higher… Show more As Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of Education lead the development and implementation of policies aimed at improving the U.S. system of higher education. Specific areas of responsibility include policy development and the identification of strategic priorities related to higher education transparency, accountability and accreditation. Serve as Federal Negotiator representing the Department of Education during negotiated rulemaking to develop new regulations for Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Formulate the Commission’s strategic plan to ensure fulfillment of the Commission’s goals and objectives. Effectively communicate with the Commission members, external organizations, state policy makers, faculty, administrators, and the private sector. Author policy papers on the future of accreditation for the Commission.

Washington, Dc

As policy analyst, Executive Secretariat, represent the Secretary in all matters related to the General Accountability Office (GAO) including facilitating entrance conferences, managing focus groups and surveys, and distribution and submission of formal comments from the Secretary to GAO. Collect information, analyze and prepare reports on different aspects of GAO activity in the Department for use by the Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary. Review all decision documents and information memos… Show more As policy analyst, Executive Secretariat, represent the Secretary in all matters related to the General Accountability Office (GAO) including facilitating entrance conferences, managing focus groups and surveys, and distribution and submission of formal comments from the Secretary to GAO. Collect information, analyze and prepare reports on different aspects of GAO activity in the Department for use by the Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary. Review all decision documents and information memos to ensure that policy initiatives of the Secretary and the Administration are included and conveyed accurately. Provide leadership and expertise to the Department in a number of key areas that include contracts and acquisition planning, grant planning and management and data and information resource management. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As Chief of the Program Analysis Branch,Office of Vocational and Adult Education, provide leadership and direction to a staff responsible for the administration of formula and discretionary grants under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, in excess of $1.6 billion. Discretionary grants include a variety of cooperative agreements and demonstration projects that support the development of innovative instructional strategies, professional development, and curriculum… Show more As Chief of the Program Analysis Branch,Office of Vocational and Adult Education, provide leadership and direction to a staff responsible for the administration of formula and discretionary grants under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, in excess of $1.6 billion. Discretionary grants include a variety of cooperative agreements and demonstration projects that support the development of innovative instructional strategies, professional development, and curriculum development efforts at the secondary and postsecondary level aimed at raising achievement levels of all students. Lead the design and implementation of a national performance accountability system for career and technical education. Worked closely with OMB and the U.S. Department of Labor to develop common measures for WIA and the Perkins Act. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

National School to Work Office. As content expert on education reform efforts and alignment of secondary and postsecondary education and training systems, led the development of policy and funding strategies to support the use and integration of skill standards with academic standards, assessment, and engagement of postsecondary education in education reform initiatives. As Deputy Director of the National Skill Standards Board, a 24 member Board appointed by the President and Congress… Show more National School to Work Office. As content expert on education reform efforts and alignment of secondary and postsecondary education and training systems, led the development of policy and funding strategies to support the use and integration of skill standards with academic standards, assessment, and engagement of postsecondary education in education reform initiatives. As Deputy Director of the National Skill Standards Board, a 24 member Board appointed by the President and Congress, responsible for assuring the Board met all legislative mandates, which included the design and development of a national system of voluntary skill standards. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Taught marketing and business administration courses.

Master Of Science (Ms), Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Sales And Marketing Operations/Marketing And Distribution Teacher Education