Experience

Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (PIE) Org
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Strategic Planning

  • Jul 2020 - Present


Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public and Nonproft Innovation Consultant

  • Jun 1999 - Present

  Strategy. Fund Development. Program Design. Process Improvement. Knowledge Transfer. All integrated to maximize organizational change and sustainability. Driven by impact, fueled by innovation. Sample of Projects: • Design and facilitate strategic planning for 10 state-wide health and human service agencies to tackle shared goals for greater statewide impact. • Strategic growth development and evaluation design for a small teacher development nonprofit pivoting from one funder and staff person to multiple, increasing their impact and reach. • Design and facilitate a Board Development Strategy and culminating retreat to fuel strategic growth in a membership organization. • Design a theoretical foundation and consultation framework for an international nonprofit leading state and local school systems through the implementation of Social and Emotional Learning. • Wrote content and summarized 2000+ artifacts for the national Social Emotional Learning District Resource Guide • Developed initial evaluation and data collection systems for HIV/AIDs case management • Wrote program evaluation guide for community health and wellness grantees • Developed strategic plan, outcome measures and funding strategy for international water and sanitation NGO Show less



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Social Emotional Learning

  • Dec 2010 - May 2013

  Large scale solution design ~• Designed / implemented first district wide strategies to improve learning climate, social emotional development, and student mental health, including an innovation fund and change management professional development for over 10,000 personnel; served 400,000+ students in 670+ district and charter schools; resulted in sustained reductions in suspensions and expulsions among all subgroups • Designed and managed district wide violence prevention strategy (including bullying/drug/pregnancy prevention and restorative justice practices); Integrated City and State Agency resourcesOutcome driven leadership ~• Developed citywide progress indicators for school climate and student discipline• Implemented regular monitoring for suspensions and expulsions• Implemented evidence based behavioral and mental health practices district wideStrong cross functional team building ~• Designed and managed collaboration, training and data collection for 50+ social service providers addressing student trauma, discipline reform and services for foster care / justice-involved students citywide• Led SEL teams for academic/common core instructional integration Budget, Staff & Priorities Management ~• Managed $60M+ budget and team of 40+ in-office reports• Directed CEO and mayoral violence prevention priorities• Directed student discipline policy and related programs; Supported major policy implementation, including Full School Day, School Closings, School Turnaround, Common Core and the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Show less

• Manager, Comprehensive Student Support

  • Sep 2004 - Dec 2010

  Response-to-Intervention System ~• Led cross functional district wide academic and behavioral RTI team; implemented in K-12 turnaround schools• Developed / implemented multi-tiered system to improve social/emotional skills and mental health for students in 50 poor performing schools; coached school leaders to customize plans and support implementationCommunity Engagement: Initiated partnerships to implement evidence-based social emotional & mental health strategies Administration: Cultivated support among academic / operational departments; Managed budgets; Grant development Show less

• Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Development

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2004

  Strategic Planning: Facilitated executive strategic planning to increase social emotional skill development, high school completion and college attainment; Planned High School Redesign Pilot and supported leadership/implementation teamApplied Data Analysis: Analyzed and presented quantitative and qualitative data to facilitate planning and problem solvingImplementation: Advised senior staff on effective programs and policies; Directed budgeting, staffing and project management for Department of Strategic Planning and Development Show less



Youth Guidance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director - Research, Evaluation & Technology

  • Jun 1998 - Apr 2002

  • Initiated agency-wide systems for program planning, evaluation, total quality management, policy development, and contract reporting • Led multi-year electronic client record system development, implementation and outcome reporting • Facilitated development and implementation of agency-wide strategic plan • Led successful initial accreditation effort • Initiated agency-wide systems for program planning, evaluation, total quality management, policy development, and contract reporting • Led multi-year electronic client record system development, implementation and outcome reporting • Facilitated development and implementation of agency-wide strategic plan • Led successful initial accreditation effort



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher ~ Middle Grades Special Education Teacher, Department Chair

  • Aug 1994 - Jun 1996

  • Designed, implemented and evaluated lessons in 4 subject areas across 6 grade levels • Developed, implemented and evaluated Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for 25 students • Special Education Department Chair; schoolwide Black History Program Founder • Designed, implemented and evaluated lessons in 4 subject areas across 6 grade levels • Developed, implemented and evaluated Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for 25 students • Special Education Department Chair; schoolwide Black History Program Founder