Brian Fox
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Development at Green Schools National Network- Claim this Profile
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Lorne Needle
Brian Fox is the leader you need. His work is superb, he has integrity, he’s outstanding at collaboration, and he’s a delight to work with. Without question Brian is in the top 1% of people I’ve ever worked with. Some examples: He led innovation for the San Francisco school district, empowering hundreds of teachers and leaders with powerful techniques to redesign curriculum, instruction, professional learning, and school models. When covid shut down in-person learning, Brian and his team – in just a few weeks – launched a daily educational broadcast that helped keep students learning, thrilled teachers and parents, and won national recognition. With San Francisco Peer Resources, Brian rose from being a school site leader to directing the entire organization, managing >40 people and an annual budget of over $1 million. He raised tens of millions in public and private funds to not only sustain Peer Resources, but also scale its impact to benefit tens of thousands of students. Brian has also been deeply involved in environmental justice and stewardship, and is the right leader at the right time to help any company or organization take on the challenges of climate change. I would hire Brian for any leadership role and to get any tough, important job done. You’ll thank your stars you did.
Vanessa Louise Carter
Brian has leveraged his position in SFUSD to elevate Climate Justice throughout our district. We have had the opportunity to co-facilitate interdepartmental work with diverse stakeholders in the world's most pressing crisis. His commitment, passion, organizational skills, and humility make working with him a dream filled with inspiration. He takes his role as a lifelong practitioner of antiracism very seriously. Any team would be blessed to collaborate with Brian.
Lorne Needle
Brian Fox is the leader you need. His work is superb, he has integrity, he’s outstanding at collaboration, and he’s a delight to work with. Without question Brian is in the top 1% of people I’ve ever worked with. Some examples: He led innovation for the San Francisco school district, empowering hundreds of teachers and leaders with powerful techniques to redesign curriculum, instruction, professional learning, and school models. When covid shut down in-person learning, Brian and his team – in just a few weeks – launched a daily educational broadcast that helped keep students learning, thrilled teachers and parents, and won national recognition. With San Francisco Peer Resources, Brian rose from being a school site leader to directing the entire organization, managing >40 people and an annual budget of over $1 million. He raised tens of millions in public and private funds to not only sustain Peer Resources, but also scale its impact to benefit tens of thousands of students. Brian has also been deeply involved in environmental justice and stewardship, and is the right leader at the right time to help any company or organization take on the challenges of climate change. I would hire Brian for any leadership role and to get any tough, important job done. You’ll thank your stars you did.
Vanessa Louise Carter
Brian has leveraged his position in SFUSD to elevate Climate Justice throughout our district. We have had the opportunity to co-facilitate interdepartmental work with diverse stakeholders in the world's most pressing crisis. His commitment, passion, organizational skills, and humility make working with him a dream filled with inspiration. He takes his role as a lifelong practitioner of antiracism very seriously. Any team would be blessed to collaborate with Brian.
Lorne Needle
Brian Fox is the leader you need. His work is superb, he has integrity, he’s outstanding at collaboration, and he’s a delight to work with. Without question Brian is in the top 1% of people I’ve ever worked with. Some examples: He led innovation for the San Francisco school district, empowering hundreds of teachers and leaders with powerful techniques to redesign curriculum, instruction, professional learning, and school models. When covid shut down in-person learning, Brian and his team – in just a few weeks – launched a daily educational broadcast that helped keep students learning, thrilled teachers and parents, and won national recognition. With San Francisco Peer Resources, Brian rose from being a school site leader to directing the entire organization, managing >40 people and an annual budget of over $1 million. He raised tens of millions in public and private funds to not only sustain Peer Resources, but also scale its impact to benefit tens of thousands of students. Brian has also been deeply involved in environmental justice and stewardship, and is the right leader at the right time to help any company or organization take on the challenges of climate change. I would hire Brian for any leadership role and to get any tough, important job done. You’ll thank your stars you did.
Vanessa Louise Carter
Brian has leveraged his position in SFUSD to elevate Climate Justice throughout our district. We have had the opportunity to co-facilitate interdepartmental work with diverse stakeholders in the world's most pressing crisis. His commitment, passion, organizational skills, and humility make working with him a dream filled with inspiration. He takes his role as a lifelong practitioner of antiracism very seriously. Any team would be blessed to collaborate with Brian.
Lorne Needle
Brian Fox is the leader you need. His work is superb, he has integrity, he’s outstanding at collaboration, and he’s a delight to work with. Without question Brian is in the top 1% of people I’ve ever worked with. Some examples: He led innovation for the San Francisco school district, empowering hundreds of teachers and leaders with powerful techniques to redesign curriculum, instruction, professional learning, and school models. When covid shut down in-person learning, Brian and his team – in just a few weeks – launched a daily educational broadcast that helped keep students learning, thrilled teachers and parents, and won national recognition. With San Francisco Peer Resources, Brian rose from being a school site leader to directing the entire organization, managing >40 people and an annual budget of over $1 million. He raised tens of millions in public and private funds to not only sustain Peer Resources, but also scale its impact to benefit tens of thousands of students. Brian has also been deeply involved in environmental justice and stewardship, and is the right leader at the right time to help any company or organization take on the challenges of climate change. I would hire Brian for any leadership role and to get any tough, important job done. You’ll thank your stars you did.
Vanessa Louise Carter
Brian has leveraged his position in SFUSD to elevate Climate Justice throughout our district. We have had the opportunity to co-facilitate interdepartmental work with diverse stakeholders in the world's most pressing crisis. His commitment, passion, organizational skills, and humility make working with him a dream filled with inspiration. He takes his role as a lifelong practitioner of antiracism very seriously. Any team would be blessed to collaborate with Brian.
Experience
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Green Schools National Network
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Strategic Partnerships & Development
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Organizational Consultant
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Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
I am consulting with education organizations working to develop climate education and whole school sustainability models across the country. I am consulting with education organizations working to develop climate education and whole school sustainability models across the country.
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San Francisco Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, SFUSD Innovation Lab
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2022
I launched the San Francisco Unified School District's Innovation Lab in the Superintendent's Office. The iLab was designed as a critical lever for the district to transform the institution into an innovative system in support of Vision 2025. We designed physical classroom spaces, comprehensive school models, performance assessment systems, a district climate justice action plan, and a district instructional vision so that all of our students can graduate ready to thrive in the 21st century.
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Community School Specialist
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
I led the development of Mission High School as a community school from 2011-2015. As director of this nationally recognized, successful community school, I managed over fifty partnerships, designed a postsecondary success model that resulted in unprecedented gains in college outcomes for student focal groups, built a dual enrollment green pathway, and founded a community foundation.
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San Francisco Education Fund
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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, Strategic Partnerships
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Jul 2009 - May 2011
I launched the Post-Secondary Success Program, a national initiative to increase postsecondary outcomes for low-income high school students. I co-designed a San Francisco collective impact model with the district, city, local universities, and college access partners, and coached three demonstration high schools to build their post-secondary success strategy. I launched the Post-Secondary Success Program, a national initiative to increase postsecondary outcomes for low-income high school students. I co-designed a San Francisco collective impact model with the district, city, local universities, and college access partners, and coached three demonstration high schools to build their post-secondary success strategy.
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Coordinator, Public Education Enrichment Fund
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
I built and managed all systems of a $60 million public fund supporting student services and enrichment, including budget management, evaluation, professional learning, and communication tools for the Board of Education and City of San Francisco. I also organized a city-wide engagement process with students, families, community, and staff. I built and managed all systems of a $60 million public fund supporting student services and enrichment, including budget management, evaluation, professional learning, and communication tools for the Board of Education and City of San Francisco. I also organized a city-wide engagement process with students, families, community, and staff.
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YouthNoise
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United States
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Advertising Services
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Director, Right To Learn
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Aug 2007 - Jan 2008
I launched a $2.5 million initiative to mobilize thousands of youth to advocate for education reform in California. I partnered with schools, youth organizations, the Governor’s Office, and the Hewlett Foundation, and guided web development and social media for online campaigns. I launched a $2.5 million initiative to mobilize thousands of youth to advocate for education reform in California. I partnered with schools, youth organizations, the Governor’s Office, and the Hewlett Foundation, and guided web development and social media for online campaigns.
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Director
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1994 - 2007
I advanced from founding school teacher to supervisor to Director of SF Peer Resources, a city-wide, school-based youth leadership program that trains thousands of students to lead tens of thousands of their peers and adults. • Hired and managed a staff of 25; oversaw a $1.3M budget • Led a city-wide public campaign to secure the program's strongest financial position to date • Led strategic planning process in service of its boldest vision to date for youth empowerment in schools • Conducted hundreds of trainings with students and adults on topics relevant to youth leadership Show less
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Education
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1988 - 1992
Williams College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science -
2012 - 2014
University of San Francisco
Masters Degree, Education, Organization and Leadership
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