Kevin Hesla
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Jessica Johnson
Kevin has excellent analytical and research abilities. He brought a great deal of creativity and technical ability to our research. In addition, Kevin is a very strong technical writer. He has an ability to express complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner. As an Analyst Fellow, Kevin was a dependable, resourceful, and friendly colleague.
Michael Peel
Kevin was always a great reliable mentor for the Uncommon Good Connect to College program. He served as a role model for an at-risk, low income youth in our program to inspire the student to stay in school, go to college and break the cycle of poverty. Kevin has a real commitment and enthusiasm to bringing positive action to the community and is a leader in all of the areas he works in.
Jessica Johnson
Kevin has excellent analytical and research abilities. He brought a great deal of creativity and technical ability to our research. In addition, Kevin is a very strong technical writer. He has an ability to express complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner. As an Analyst Fellow, Kevin was a dependable, resourceful, and friendly colleague.
Michael Peel
Kevin was always a great reliable mentor for the Uncommon Good Connect to College program. He served as a role model for an at-risk, low income youth in our program to inspire the student to stay in school, go to college and break the cycle of poverty. Kevin has a real commitment and enthusiasm to bringing positive action to the community and is a leader in all of the areas he works in.
Jessica Johnson
Kevin has excellent analytical and research abilities. He brought a great deal of creativity and technical ability to our research. In addition, Kevin is a very strong technical writer. He has an ability to express complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner. As an Analyst Fellow, Kevin was a dependable, resourceful, and friendly colleague.
Michael Peel
Kevin was always a great reliable mentor for the Uncommon Good Connect to College program. He served as a role model for an at-risk, low income youth in our program to inspire the student to stay in school, go to college and break the cycle of poverty. Kevin has a real commitment and enthusiasm to bringing positive action to the community and is a leader in all of the areas he works in.
Jessica Johnson
Kevin has excellent analytical and research abilities. He brought a great deal of creativity and technical ability to our research. In addition, Kevin is a very strong technical writer. He has an ability to express complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner. As an Analyst Fellow, Kevin was a dependable, resourceful, and friendly colleague.
Michael Peel
Kevin was always a great reliable mentor for the Uncommon Good Connect to College program. He served as a role model for an at-risk, low income youth in our program to inspire the student to stay in school, go to college and break the cycle of poverty. Kevin has a real commitment and enthusiasm to bringing positive action to the community and is a leader in all of the areas he works in.
Experience
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Charter School Growth Fund
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United States
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Insights
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Jan 2019 - Present
Analyze internal and external data to find insights that will drive improvements in organizational and portfolio performance – and to ultimately improve student outcomes. Produce novel analyses, benchmarking reports, and original research that help drive strategic decisions. Analyze internal and external data to find insights that will drive improvements in organizational and portfolio performance – and to ultimately improve student outcomes. Produce novel analyses, benchmarking reports, and original research that help drive strategic decisions.
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National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Research & Evaluation
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2019
Directed and oversaw the National Alliance research team, including the research staff, publications, and data collection and dissemination efforts. Provided thought leadership for the charter school sector through original research, blog posts, and presentations. Directed and oversaw the National Alliance research team, including the research staff, publications, and data collection and dissemination efforts. Provided thought leadership for the charter school sector through original research, blog posts, and presentations.
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Colorado League of Charter Schools
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Research & Strategy
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2016
Managed and provided oversight on all League research projects. Drafted technical reports comparing the performance of charter schools and traditional public schools. Analyzed charter school expenditures. Performed demographic analyses to understand future population trends. Managed and provided oversight on all League research projects. Drafted technical reports comparing the performance of charter schools and traditional public schools. Analyzed charter school expenditures. Performed demographic analyses to understand future population trends.
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Education Pioneers
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Analyst Fellow
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
Participated in the Analyst Fellowship program which is dedicated to education reform and leadership development. Produced analytical reports related to charter school facilities, student performance, and school finance reform while working with the Colorado League of Charter Schools. Participated in the Analyst Fellowship program which is dedicated to education reform and leadership development. Produced analytical reports related to charter school facilities, student performance, and school finance reform while working with the Colorado League of Charter Schools.
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Analysis Group
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Analyst
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2012
Built damage and valuation models, summarized academic literature, assisted in the preparation of expert reports, and supported expert witnesses in preparation for depositions and trial testimony. Conducted and managed numerous research projects. Built damage and valuation models, summarized academic literature, assisted in the preparation of expert reports, and supported expert witnesses in preparation for depositions and trial testimony. Conducted and managed numerous research projects.
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Uncommon Good
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor
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Jan 2006 - May 2009
Worked with a local youth on a weekly basis to foster personal and academic growth while volunteering in the Connect to College Mentoring Program. Worked with a local youth on a weekly basis to foster personal and academic growth while volunteering in the Connect to College Mentoring Program.
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Education
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2013 - 2015
The George Washington University - School of Business
MBA, Urban and Economic Development -
2005 - 2009
Claremont McKenna College
BA, Economics and Finance
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