Experience

Texas Public Charter Schools Association

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Responsible for assisting the Chief Executive Officer in managing the day-to-day operation of the Texas Public Charter Schools Association including the financial, personnel, and operational management of the Association. Responsible for assisting the Chief Executive Officer in managing the day-to-day operation of the Texas Public Charter Schools Association including the financial, personnel, and operational management of the Association.



Collegiate Academies

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  Served as the organization’s first full-time Director of Human Resources, establishing essential policies and procedures to improve retention and ensure compliance across the academies. ● Instituted retention strategies such as payment for unused PTO days, auto-enrollment in retirement (increased participation by 25%) and implemented PayActiv so employees could access cash prior to payroll. ● Served as the CMO’s first certified Title IX Coordinator, created protocols for internal investigations and trained Title IX investigators at each campus.



New Orleans College Prep

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

• Acting CEO & Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 2017 - May 2018

  ● Steered the academies through a critical transition during the resignation of key leaders, including the founder, taking on nine additional direct reports. ● Expanded Hoffman Early Learning Center, doubling enrollment and transitioning the center to a diverse by design facility. ● Exhibited tireless energy and a positive attitude for NOCP, while simultaneously completing an Executive MBA at LSU. ● Transitioned CEO responsibilities and codified institutional knowledge prior to departure.

• Co-CEO / Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  ● Broadened the network’s mission statement, building inclusivity for students with disabilities and those choosing career pathways rather than college.● Transitioned the academies to Google Apps for Education, increasing collaboration andtechnological fluency for staff and students.● Exceeded annual fundraising goal for the network in conjunction with the Senior Director of Strategy and Development.

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2016

  ● Introduced new student information systems, providing greater ease in analyzing student data.● Enhanced emergency procedures, creating a network-wide manual in conjunction with localpolice, fire and emergency management officials.● Partnered with Louisiana Public Health Institute to open a School Based Health Center at Cohen High School, providing on-site healthcare access for students and staff.

• Middle School Operations Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2014

  ●Led the complex student enrollment and registration processes. Created the school’s schedule, managed transportation, and ensured the staff were prepared with resources throughout the school year. ● Managed the office staff, custodians, food service, and security teams.● Facilitated the relocation of the school in 2012 and managed all transition activities in less than six weeks; named NOCP Core Values Staff Spotlight in September 2012 as a result.



Art of Living Foundation - United States

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor & Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

  ● Expanded the YESplus program (a social-emotional leadership program) to 15 campuses across multiple elite universities including the University of Texas, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, USC, and UCLA. ● Chaperoned two international trips to India with 200 students, managed activities and scheduling, and ensured the safety of the students. ● Launched a large-scale event accommodating 1200 guests and completed planning initiatives under a 2-month deadline. ● Expanded the YESplus program (a social-emotional leadership program) to 15 campuses across multiple elite universities including the University of Texas, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, USC, and UCLA. ● Chaperoned two international trips to India with 200 students, managed activities and scheduling, and ensured the safety of the students. ● Launched a large-scale event accommodating 1200 guests and completed planning initiatives under a 2-month deadline.



International Association for Human Values

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Hurricane Katrina Relief Operations

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2007

  ● Spearheaded the organization’s first active centers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Alexandria. ● Identified qualified volunteers and supported a team of 120 university students. Provided in-depth training and professional mentoring for selected candidates to lead programs. ● Received a letter of support from the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. ● Provided trauma relief workshops for 3,500 residents across the city. ● Spearheaded the organization’s first active centers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Alexandria. ● Identified qualified volunteers and supported a team of 120 university students. Provided in-depth training and professional mentoring for selected candidates to lead programs. ● Received a letter of support from the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. ● Provided trauma relief workshops for 3,500 residents across the city.