About
As an accomplished entrepreneurial leader, I have consistently produced significant results that positively impact the communities I serve. As your strategic advisor, I provide executive thought leadership to position your organization as a trusted subject matter expert.
With over twenty years partnering in the education and non-profit ecosystem, I have a burning passion for building networks that deliver a high-quality economic opportunity for all. My strengths lie in my ability to cultivate strong relationships and connections within this sector. I have a proven track record of successfully identifying potential partners, engaging stakeholders and working collaboratively to develop and accomplish impactful initiatives. I am skilled in research analysis, strategic planning and executing innovative programming that addresses the specific needs of diverse stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies
Strategic Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Internal/External Communication
Brand & Marketing Management
Strategic Partnerships
Policy Advisor and External Affairs
Leadership & Management Development
Performance Enhancement
Change Management
Talent Operations & Systems
Non-profit Development
Grants and Proposals
Institutional Giving
Certifications
Principal EC - 12 | Texas Education Agency
4-8 ESL Generalist | Texas Education Agency
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practitioner| Racial Equity Institute
Pillars of Adult Learning | The Center for Excellence in Adult Learning
Human-Centered Design Principles | IDEO
The Art of Coaching | Bright Morning
Board Governance| Boardbuild
Recent Experience
E-Squared
Executive Partner
As a results-oriented senior-level professional, I specialize in providing strategic guidance, advisory services, and consulting expertise to clients, with a particular focus on executive and C-suite levels. My responsibilities extend to overseeing the implementation of recommended solutions, ensuring that projects are executed with efficiency, staying within scope, and adhering to agreed timelines. I bring a keen eye for detail and a commitment to operational excellence, contributing to the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
My ability to navigate and lead through organizational change aligns seamlessly with the multifaceted responsibilities inherent to guiding an organization through transformative changes, organizational shifts, and process improvements.
Teach For America
Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Vice President of Experience
In my capacity as Chief of Staff, I served as a key collaborator and strategic advisor to the President, taking the lead on both immediate and long-term organizational initiatives. This encompassed overseeing an eighty-five million dollar portfolio of operational initiatives spanning seven capabilities, ranging from growth strategies to innovative projects.
A central aspect of my role was fostering strong internal and external partnerships to navigate the re-branding efforts and align our organization with the evolving needs of the educational landscape. I recognized the interplay between culture and performance, ensuring that our initiatives not only met operational objectives, but also contributed positively to our overall organizational ethos.
Independently and innovatively managing the enterprise, I was instrumental in achieving audacious goals for impact. One notable accomplishment includes spearheading a comprehensive review of system-wide talent operations, resulting in a multi-million dollar organizational savings. This initiative required a meticulous examination of processes and strategic interventions, showcasing my ability to drive significant improvements within our operational framework.
Teach For America
Managing Director, Strategy
I played a pivotal role in shaping the vision, strategic goals, and direction to drive impactful change within the Tarrant County educational landscape. This encompassed the comprehensive management of the entire partnership life cycle, from initial ideation to the establishment of contractual agreements, fostering conditions conducive to successful collaborations.
My responsibilities extended to developing a nuanced understanding of local and state priorities, enabling me to guide jurisdictions in defining and achieving measurable success. I actively sought and identified new funding prospects, engaging with entities that demonstrated both interest and capacity to support educational initiatives at a significant level.
Embracing a passion for pioneering new experiences and navigating through ambiguity, I consistently demonstrated effectiveness and motivation in my leadership approach. Proficient in decision-making and adept at fostering collaborative efforts within a team environment, I thrive in ideation processes and excel in coordinating diverse efforts toward a common goal.
Affiliations
I continually invest in the community, and champion causes that bring economic and social development to the region. I am proud to have served the following mission-driven organizations:
Leadership Fort Worth, Board of Directors, Secretary
National Juneteenth Museum Development Project, Board of Directors
United Way of Tarrant County, Board of Directors
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, South Area Advisory Board
Tarrant County's Blue Ribbon Action Committee on Childcare
Fort Worth Public Library Foundation, Cigar Smoker Event Committee
The Fort Worth Report, Advisory Council
United Way of Tarrant County, Women United Steering Committee, Chair
Projects
Leadership in Action
Project: Our Kids, Our Heroes
Organization: Teach For America
Year: 2021
Partnering with the Office of the Mayor, Our Kids, Our Heroes was a live podcast event recorded before approximately 80 of Fort Worth's most influential leaders. The main themes of the night included:
Challenges and opportunities facing our current education model
Student stories of overcoming the challenges as they share their experiences and reflect on what it takes to be a student today
Mayor Parker’s vision for education and how students hold the key to the city’s future
The importance of student voice and student civic engagement as we co-create the solutions to the problems facing our region
Project: Organizational Simulation: How Identity Impacts Leadership
Organization: National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit
Year: 2019
Design an interactive professional learning experience for organization DEI Practitioners and decision-makers to leave with a foundational understanding of how their identity informs their leadership and manifests during periods of stress and pressure. The byproduct of the experience results in an understanding of system dynamics, how the system influences and constrains individual action, and a toolkit with methods and language to enable a positive work climate and higher staff productivity.
Project: Summer Institute
Organization: Teach For America
Year: 2018
Institute is a seven-week program designed to further the development of pre-service teachers and the summer learning for students. We approach this with a keen focus on integration (prioritizing content-specific training, classroom culture, and teaching as social justice), exposure to models, rehearsal and reflection as the path to internalization and development, and building a hunger in our teachers to drive their own growth. Corps Members will balance the urgency to achieve with the urgency to grow juggling leading summer school instruction and their own professional learning.