Experience

Leadership ISD

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2023 - Present



LEE

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Director, Partnerships

  • Dec 2020 - Jan 2023



Ramapo for Children

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Of Staff and Associate ED, Strategy

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2020



Achievement First

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

• Counsel and Senior Policy Director

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2019

• Counsel

  • May 2015 - Dec 2017

  - Provide legal advice and guidance to the network on education law, focusing on special education and discipline.- Represent the network in front of boards, government agencies, parents, and authorizers on legal issues impacting our scholars.- Prepare policy reports, memoranda, briefing papers and talking points for internal and external use on education issues.- Assist the organization and schools as necessary on a variety of additional in-house legal matters



Advocates for Children of New York

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Attorney

  • May 2012 - May 2015

  - Represent low-income parents of students with disabilities in administrative proceedings and federal court to obtain appropriate educational services. - Engage in direct case work to identify appropriate placements and services, drafting pleadings and motions, participation in school meetings, and appearance at administrative hearings. - Represent parents and students in systemic reform litigation with respect to education in New York City by drafting pleadings, writing and arguing motions, conducting hearings, supervising and undertaking document discovery, negotiating settlements, and monitoring court-approved settlements Show less



BES

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rising Fellow

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Participate in leadership development program in charter school administration. Visit and analyze charter schools in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Field placement as a Rising Fellow in a charter school in the South Bronx. Work on special projects including: analyzing compliance with legal mandates regarding special education; drafting proposals regarding school operations and scheduling; conducting professional development sessions; creating sixth grade science curriculum; creating and teaching second and third grade reading units. Show less



Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2011

  Work on securities and municipal fraud cases including: discovery review, drafting motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. Participate in deposition preparation. Serve as lead attorney on a pro bono housing court litigation. Serve as junior team lead on a pro bono tenants’ rights litigation. Assist with a pro bono cancellation of removal hearing in immigration court. Coordinate programs for high school students as part of the firm’s Urban Outreach Initiative. Work on securities and municipal fraud cases including: discovery review, drafting motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. Participate in deposition preparation. Serve as lead attorney on a pro bono housing court litigation. Serve as junior team lead on a pro bono tenants’ rights litigation. Assist with a pro bono cancellation of removal hearing in immigration court. Coordinate programs for high school students as part of the firm’s Urban Outreach Initiative.



Teach For America

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

• High School ESL Teacher

  • Aug 2004 - May 2006

  Instruct, engage, and track progress of students in beginning and intermediate ESL classes. Write annual curriculum and daily lesson plans. Create and implement college and career day programs for ESL students. Serve as a group facilitator for the Student Assistance Program, working with students involved in substance abuse and gang activity. Serve as the faculty sponsor for the Multicultural Club. Selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers for 2005-2006. Show less