Experience

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  American association of colleges for teacher education

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2015

  - Led the Committee on Governance and Elections in a rewrite of the organization’s policy manual.- Served as AACTE Representative to the National Teacher of the Year Selection Committee.- Advised President/CEO on internal and external policy issues.- All responsibilities listed for Program Coordinator. - Managed three Board of Directors meetings per year, including agenda and materials development, meeting space logistics, and meeting facilitation.- Served as staff liaison to the Committee on Governance and Elections.- Reported to the President/CEO. - Supported the Board of Directors and Standing Committees and the Awards program.- Assisted with General Session Production at the Annual Meeting.

  • Board Liaison and Special Projects Coordinator

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Program Coordinator

    Jul 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Program Associate

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
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  Cross & joftus

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Project manager

  - Managed the deliverables for a six-month contract with a large urban school district.- Reviewed related research and literature, led focus groups, and interviewed individual teachers, administrators, and district staff.- Analyzed research results to write an implementation plan for new literacy, restorative justice, and data initiatives.

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  Self-employed

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

  Research consultant

  - Researched topics of interest for multiple education-related clients.

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  National school boards association

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

  Program lead, equity programming

  - Managed the organization’s National American Indian/Alaska Native Council of School Board Members, National Black Council of School Board Members, and National Hispanic Council of School Board Members.- Planned and executed five equity-focused national conferences per year, including two Equity Symposiums (400+ attendees), the Council of Urban Boards of Education Annual Conference (300+ attendees), equity content at the NSBA Annual Conference (6,000+ attendees), and an annual retreat for the equity council leadership.- Developed content and professional development opportunities for school board members serving historically underserved student populations.- Collaborated with other internal departments to integrate an equity focus throughout the organization.- Analyzed current research and policies on ensuring a quality education for all students.- Supervised a team of two. Show less

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  Pdk international

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

  - Expanded Educators Rising to eight additional states and brought in over $300,000 in revenue.- Authored Growing the Teaching Profession: A Blueprint to Establishing a Place-Based Grow Your Own Program, a guide for states and districts to recruit, develop, and support teachers from their own communities. - Managed relationships with partner organizations, including serving as the PDK representative on the National Teacher of the Year selection committee.- Supervised a team of two.- All responsibilities listed for Program Manager, Educators Rising. Show less - Developed and maintained relationships with state and district education leaders to grow Educators Rising, a teacher pathway program for aspiring educators.- Created content and activities to support Educators Rising student members, teacher leaders, and state and regional coordinators.- Led the student leader program, including planning and providing regular professional development and learning opportunities, running monthly meetings, and providing support for all student officers and Educators Rising Ambassadors.- Collaborated with other internal departments to ensure the organization was operating in accordance with its social justice and equity core value. Show less

  • Manager, Education and Outreach

    Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Program Manager, Educators Rising

    Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
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  The hunt institute

  Jul 2020 - Jan 2024

  - Collaborated with senior-level policymakers, education leaders, and other stakeholders in all 50 states and DC to strengthen equitable education policy and practice through research and data analysis.- Collaborated with the Director of K-12 to identify and develop strategic opportunities for the growth and development of The Institute’s research, policy analysis, and programmatic work.- Led projects that provide technical assistance to state education leaders and state education departments through direct support for initiatives at the state-level aiming to improve education systems.- Led and supported the development of major Institute policymaker convenings, focused on cross-state and national events for senior-level state policymakers and education leaders.- Oversaw and conducted education policy research and data analysis for policymakers, partners, internal strategic planning sessions, etc., to create policy briefs, memos, and information on best practices, trends, and current research relevant to K-12 education, including educator recruitment and preparation and school choice.- Identified and solicited new fundraising opportunities and support existing development efforts, including grant applications, proposals, reports, and assessment of impact of new funding on current work.- Developed materials (grant proposals, grant reports, issue briefs, PowerPoint presentations, web content, etc.) to support The Institute’s strategic plan and mission.- Managed three direct reports. Show less - Collaborated with senior-level policymakers, education leaders, and other stakeholders in all 50 states and DC to strengthen equitable education policy and practice through research and data analysis.- Led projects that provide technical assistance to chief state school officers and state education departments through direct support for initiatives at the state-level aiming to improve education systems.- Led and supported the development of major Institute policymaker convenings, focused on cross-state and national events for senior-level state policymakers and education leaders.- Conducted education policy research and data analysis for policymakers, partners, internal strategic planning sessions, etc., to create policy briefs, memos, and information on best practices, trends, and current research relevant to K-12 education, including educator recruitment and preparation and school choice.- Supported the Director of K-12 in identifying and developing strategic opportunities for the growth and development of The Institute’s research, policy analysis, and programmatic work.- Assisted with the strategic identification of new fundraising opportunities and support existing development efforts, including grant applications, proposals, reports, and assessment of impact of new funding on current work.- Developed materials (grant proposals, grant reports, issue briefs, PowerPoint presentations, web content, etc.) to support The Institute’s strategic plan and mission.- Managed two direct reports. Show less - Collaborated with senior-level policymakers, education leaders, and other stakeholders in all 50 states and DC to strengthen equitable education policy and practice through research and data analysis.- Led the K-12 team's work with former and current governors to connect their experience and expertise with other policymakers and the education field at large.- Led or supported the development of major Institute policymaker convenings, including advisory committees and cross-state and national events for senior-level state policymakers and education leaders.- Managed the Homeroom with Education Leaders webinar series in collaboration with the K-12 team to connect policy and practice for 600+ policymakers, practitioners, funders, and other education stakeholders each month.- Provided expertise to internal and external partners around key K-12 education issues, including educator recruitment and preparation and school choice. Show less

  • Deputy Director of K-12

    Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Senior Policy Analyst, K-12

    Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Policy Analyst, K-12

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
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  National math and science initiative

  Jan 2024 - now

  Director of government relations

  - Develop the organization's state and federal government relations strategy.- Develop messaging for communications with state and national government leaders around STEM education policy as it relates to NMSI's mission.- Maintain relationships with state and federal government leaders and conduct regular briefings on NMSI's programing and impact.- Regularly oversee interactions with outside consultants.- Maintain current knowledge of relevant state and federal policies.- Lead analysis of proposed legislative policies and help determine the potential impact on the organization.- Share state and federal policies and insights on STEM education across the organization.- Advocate for NMSI programs and services with state and federal government entities.- Represent the organization at key education policy gatherings and convenings.- Draft legislative specifications, white papers, letters, and testimony in support of policy ideas. Show less