Dr. Kristina Wright
Vice President of Student Success at Making Waves Education Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Christina Lambert
Dr. Wright is a highly strategic, analytical, and thoughtful leader. She always puts students and her staff first to make sure they are taken care of and feel successful. Dr. Wright is highly skilled at staff development, program management, data evaluation, and curriculum development. Her depth of knowledge and dedication to those she works with helps everyone around her grow, and I am lucky to work alongside her and have her as a teammate.
Jess Sloan, MPPA
If I had to pick three words to describe Dr. Wright, they would be brilliant, dedicated, and authentic. In the past 2 years I have worked with her, Dr. Wright has transitioned into and thrived in a supervisory role, continued to spearhead her department's ongoing Salesforce growth and training, provided hours of strategic input and project guidance on database developments, and led the development of the Pittsburg High School scholarship program pilot as a Strategic Initiative Lead. She is a gifted strategic thinker, provides excellent feedback, and holds a wealth of generational and specialized education knowledge around supporting first-generation, low income students socioemotional and academic development. She takes organizational changes in stride and adjusts to new demands on an already demanding workload. The operational and strategic approach she employs consistently impresses me. Dr. Wright is highly valuable, deeply passionate about her work, and will thrive in any professional environment.
Christina Lambert
Dr. Wright is a highly strategic, analytical, and thoughtful leader. She always puts students and her staff first to make sure they are taken care of and feel successful. Dr. Wright is highly skilled at staff development, program management, data evaluation, and curriculum development. Her depth of knowledge and dedication to those she works with helps everyone around her grow, and I am lucky to work alongside her and have her as a teammate.
Jess Sloan, MPPA
If I had to pick three words to describe Dr. Wright, they would be brilliant, dedicated, and authentic. In the past 2 years I have worked with her, Dr. Wright has transitioned into and thrived in a supervisory role, continued to spearhead her department's ongoing Salesforce growth and training, provided hours of strategic input and project guidance on database developments, and led the development of the Pittsburg High School scholarship program pilot as a Strategic Initiative Lead. She is a gifted strategic thinker, provides excellent feedback, and holds a wealth of generational and specialized education knowledge around supporting first-generation, low income students socioemotional and academic development. She takes organizational changes in stride and adjusts to new demands on an already demanding workload. The operational and strategic approach she employs consistently impresses me. Dr. Wright is highly valuable, deeply passionate about her work, and will thrive in any professional environment.
Christina Lambert
Dr. Wright is a highly strategic, analytical, and thoughtful leader. She always puts students and her staff first to make sure they are taken care of and feel successful. Dr. Wright is highly skilled at staff development, program management, data evaluation, and curriculum development. Her depth of knowledge and dedication to those she works with helps everyone around her grow, and I am lucky to work alongside her and have her as a teammate.
Jess Sloan, MPPA
If I had to pick three words to describe Dr. Wright, they would be brilliant, dedicated, and authentic. In the past 2 years I have worked with her, Dr. Wright has transitioned into and thrived in a supervisory role, continued to spearhead her department's ongoing Salesforce growth and training, provided hours of strategic input and project guidance on database developments, and led the development of the Pittsburg High School scholarship program pilot as a Strategic Initiative Lead. She is a gifted strategic thinker, provides excellent feedback, and holds a wealth of generational and specialized education knowledge around supporting first-generation, low income students socioemotional and academic development. She takes organizational changes in stride and adjusts to new demands on an already demanding workload. The operational and strategic approach she employs consistently impresses me. Dr. Wright is highly valuable, deeply passionate about her work, and will thrive in any professional environment.
Christina Lambert
Dr. Wright is a highly strategic, analytical, and thoughtful leader. She always puts students and her staff first to make sure they are taken care of and feel successful. Dr. Wright is highly skilled at staff development, program management, data evaluation, and curriculum development. Her depth of knowledge and dedication to those she works with helps everyone around her grow, and I am lucky to work alongside her and have her as a teammate.
Jess Sloan, MPPA
If I had to pick three words to describe Dr. Wright, they would be brilliant, dedicated, and authentic. In the past 2 years I have worked with her, Dr. Wright has transitioned into and thrived in a supervisory role, continued to spearhead her department's ongoing Salesforce growth and training, provided hours of strategic input and project guidance on database developments, and led the development of the Pittsburg High School scholarship program pilot as a Strategic Initiative Lead. She is a gifted strategic thinker, provides excellent feedback, and holds a wealth of generational and specialized education knowledge around supporting first-generation, low income students socioemotional and academic development. She takes organizational changes in stride and adjusts to new demands on an already demanding workload. The operational and strategic approach she employs consistently impresses me. Dr. Wright is highly valuable, deeply passionate about her work, and will thrive in any professional environment.
Credentials
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Activating Strategy
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Designing Strategy
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HR as a Business Partner
LinkedInFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Administrative Human Resources
LinkedInOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Inclusive Leadership
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Doctor of Education
University of Southern CaliforniaDec, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Making Waves Education Foundation
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Student Success
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Mar 2023 - Present
Drives program improvement and innovation to strengthen the quality and outcomes of Making Waves Education Foundation’s programming, working to ensure students’ college and career success and holistic development. Lead the college and career success program, including the coaching services, financial services, and early career teams and overall strategic and operational responsibility for all college and career success program areas, serving approximately 500 students per year.
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Director of Learning and Design
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Jun 2022 - Apr 2023
Craft and implement a strategy to lead the diffusion of human-centered design practices throughout theorganization e.g. thought-partnership and consultation, structured learning experiences with programand services teams, communication, toolkits, etcCurate a living “Equity by Human-Centered Design” toolkit for Making Waves by bringingtogether best practices from the field in a relevant, actionable way for internal team membersand to leverage with external partner engagement.• Lead and support the design and facilitation of learning experiences for MWF team membersengaged in program improvement and innovation efforts.• Collaborate with Data Specialist to ensure learning experiences and design are data-driven withrelevant and actionable data for participantsLead the program codification of Making Waves’ menu of scalable college access and success services incollaboration with Academy, Impact, and CAP staff• Serve as a cross-functional team leader to implement the program vision of the Contra CostaScalable Model. Project manage a small team of staff from across the organization to design andimplement programming – including, scoping projects with clear criteria for success; articulatingmilestones and task management; facilitating clear communication, collaboration, andcoordination; and problem-solving.• Collaborate with Director, Marketing and Storytelling to design key resources (e.g. website,videos, handbooks, checklists, etc.) to build our brand and enhance access and visibility overtime.Lead the co-creation and implementation of college access and success program models with partnerteams, customizing Making Waves’ menu of services and approach to local context, grounded in dataand student/community voice.• Scope a replicable end-to-end partnership and design process, including engagement, datareview, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Show less
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Giving the Wright Way
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Co-Founder
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Jan 2018 - Present
Our Family Foundation: At Giving the Wright Way we’re committed to finding resources that will provide opportunities to our community. Our Family Foundation: At Giving the Wright Way we’re committed to finding resources that will provide opportunities to our community.
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University of California, Santa Cruz
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Freshmen Admissions Reader
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Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
Conduct an in-depth review of freshmen applicants' academic and personal achievements in light of the opportunities available and demonstrated capacity to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life at UCSC. Conduct an in-depth review of freshmen applicants' academic and personal achievements in light of the opportunities available and demonstrated capacity to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life at UCSC.
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Making Waves College and Alumni Program
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Initiatives Leader
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Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
Design and implement coaching framework and training plans to ensure inline flow of work. Design, implement and test Salesforce community for participants and staff. Manage and maintain Salesforce database system, develop enhancements to the database, and reporting processes to ensure smooth running of operations. Design and implement training sessions for department and organization to promote organizational growth. Participate as an active leader of DEI committee to spearhead support sessions toward the betterment of DEI practices in the organization. Manage interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff members to ensure the smooth running of operations. Participated heavily in the audit of program equity practices. ● Coached, evaluated, and supported 9 college coaches, each with a caseload of approx. 80 students, to boost staff performance and productivity.● Delivered professional development sessions to strengthen staff performance and productivity.● Support senior leaders with the creation and maintenance of systems relating to people operations.● Conduct annual performance reflections and manager trainings.● Salesforce community and Signal Vine text system management. Show less
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Sr. Coaching Services Manager | Sr. College Coach
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2022
Design and implement coaching framework and training plans to ensure inline flow of work. Plan and track OKR success amongst coaches through coaching observations, feedback, and modeling. Manage and maintain Salesforce database system, develop enhancements to the database, and reporting processes to ensure smooth running of operations. Design and implement training sessions for department and organization to promote organizational growth. Participate as an active member of DEI committee to spearhead support sessions toward the betterment of DEI practices in the organization. Manage interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff members to ensure smooth running of operations. ● Recruit, hire and onboard team members● Trained, evaluated, and assessed 5 college coaches, each with a caseload of approx. 80 students, to boost staff performance and productivity.● Career readiness coordination with staff and program participants● Delivered professional development session to strengthen staff performance and productivity.● Created and maintained web-based tutorials/plan and implement webinars for program-wide use to support the development of students and completion of program requirements. Show less
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Salesian College Preparatory
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Cheer Moderator
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May 2006 - May 2018
Assist in the creation and implementation of routines, oversee football and basketball games as well as school events. Assist in the creation and implementation of routines, oversee football and basketball games as well as school events.
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Jewels Cheer Gyms
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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Head Coach/Fundraising Coordinator
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Sep 2006 - Apr 2016
Create and teach routines to groups of 20-25 students. Also plan and implement fundraising projects for the entire gym. Create and teach routines to groups of 20-25 students. Also plan and implement fundraising projects for the entire gym.
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Making Waves Education Program
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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College Readiness Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Work with seniors and upcoming seniors to create college lists and complete application process. Also work extensively over the summer and throughout the fall to create personal statements with students applying in the Winter. Assist with teaching college and career preparation course for students who need assistance with the transition to college.
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Wave Operations Coordinator/Lead Tutor
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Jul 2003 - Jun 2012
Run daily sessions for 50-60 students, including overseeing 10-15 tutors. Conducted school outreach/teacher visits for a caseload of 15-20 students and worked with students to create and implement success plans.Supported recruitment and hiring of tutoring staff. Planned and implemented tutor onboarding and monthly trainings. Conducted annual evlauations.
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Tutor
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Mar 2002 - Jun 2003
Tutored groups of 5-6 students in various subjects for 3-4 hours after school and on Saturdays. Taught small group lessons in SAT vocabulary and math.
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Education
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2016 - 2019
USC Rossier School of Education
Doctor of Education (EdD), Organizational Change and Leadership -
2012 - 2014
California State University-East Bay
Master of Science (MS), Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
2006 - 2008
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies -
2003 - 2006
College of Alameda
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John F. Kennedy High School
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