Experience

Virginia Community College System

• United States
• Government Administration

• State Board Member

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  State Board Member (Appointed by Virginia Governor Northam) • Approve organizational budgets for community college system • Analyze data trends to make policy decisions for organizational change including retention, covid-19 transitional activities State Board Member (Appointed by Virginia Governor Northam) • Approve organizational budgets for community college system • Analyze data trends to make policy decisions for organizational change including retention, covid-19 transitional activities


New Leaders
• United States
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Director for Policy

  • May 2021 - Jan 2022


U.S. Department of Education

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management and Program Analyst

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Serve as Department national expert on matters related to English Learners: duties include reviewing contractor deliverables for accuracy, presenting at national conferences and publishing Department guidance documents • Manage over $730 million in federal grant implementation and compliance with III programs in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico• Develop program plan for management and implementation of federal grant aligned to Department-wide strategic initiatives• Engage and advise national audiences and stakeholders on behalf of the Department on policy changes and interpretations of the ESSA: conferences include National ESEA conference, National Title III directors meeting, Combined federal programs national conference Show less

• Education Program Specialist

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

  Supported states through ESSA plan approval process by monitoring peer review panels for compliance with federal law and providing technical expertise to 16 states on implementation of accountability policies through communities of practice, and developing strategic data driven compliance solutions for diverse and complex state plans• Manage project, scope and outcome metrics for federal contractors that provide technical support to states on education policy issues • Draft policy documents and official agency guidance on federal interpretations of law, working across multiple internal offices such as the Office of Civil Rights, Office of the General Counsel, Budget Office, among others Show less



National Council of La Raza

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Policy Analyst

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Directed policy agenda and legislative strategy for the reauthorization of the ESEA as it was being reauthorized by Congress• Provided substantial strategic and policy advice to senior leadership to create organizational initiatives, and implement institutional legislative and coalition strategy on education legislation including early childhood education, STEM education, K-12 and postsecondary education by performing quantitative evaluations and conducting multi-party stake holder analysis with a focus on federal funding • Directly briefed U.S. Senators, House Members, White House staff and senior legislative staff on legislation and regulatory action concerning education reform and institutional priorities• Served as an organization spokesperson and education policy expert for English and Spanish language print and television media. Interviews appear in: Time Magazine, Education Week, Chronicle of Higher Education, and Univision Show less

• Education Policy Analyst

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  Analyze federal and state education policy issues and implications for Latino Students. Draft recommendations and positional statements regarding policy issues. Research education policy issues using both qualitative and quantitative methods.Publish issue briefs on current and proposed legislation and regulatory matters



Lumina Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Develop presentations for staff regarding the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Produced White Paper on Ratings system and Minority Serving Institutions. Develop presentations for staff regarding the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Produced White Paper on Ratings system and Minority Serving Institutions.



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Higher Education Policy Fellow

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Education Policy Fellow at the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions under the Chairman Tom Harkin. Education Policy Fellow at the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions under the Chairman Tom Harkin.



Lingua Franca Institute

• Egypt
• E-Learning Providers

• English as a Second Language Teacher

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  - Designed and delivered curriculum for English language learners. - Created and administered assessments for students - Designed and delivered curriculum for English language learners. - Created and administered assessments for students



MCHC/ RISE UP

• Mentorship Director

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2012

  Develop curriculum for mentee workshops on college completion and graduate school applications. Recruit and trian 12 mentors to effectively provide services for students. Manage budget for the program. Conducted program evaluation. Develop curriculum for mentee workshops on college completion and graduate school applications. Recruit and trian 12 mentors to effectively provide services for students. Manage budget for the program. Conducted program evaluation.



Disability Rights California

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Supported over 5 staff members in Developmental Disabilities and Peer Self Advocacy units • Developed goals for unit as well as outreach strategies to reach target communities • Translated rights- based publications in accessible Spanish language • Translated workshops for monolingual parents regarding transition services for special education students • Attended conferences relevant to individuals with developmental and/ or psychiatric disabilities for professional development • Assisted with administrative tasks: fax, file, copy, scan, answer phones, and respond to emails • Coordinated and reserved travel for staff members across the state for meetings and conferences Show less