Experience

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  Massachusetts Department of Education

  • Education Administration Programs
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Assistant Director, College, Career, and Technical Education

    • Dec 2021 - Present

  • Assistance Lead, College & Career Readiness - SchoolWorks

    • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

    Employment with the MA DESE Statewide System of Support through contract with SchoolWorksResponsible for providing technical assistance to school and district leaders, and strengthening MA DESE supports for secondary schools by bridging efforts between the Statewide System of Support office and the Office for College, Career, and Technical Education including: ---- Serve as member of design team in implementing the Reimagining Secondary School Partnership in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Everyone Graduate targeted at both revising state policy and supported districts in revising middle and high school processes and systems for student success ---- Provide guidance on DESE tools and resources, including assisting districts and schools with CCTE program planning;---- Provide coaching and mentoring to school and district leadership to develop leadership competencies that result in transformative change in instructional practices, school culture and climate, and improved outcomes for all students

  • Regional Assistance Lead, College, Career & Technical Education

    • Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

    Support leaders of schools and districts that have been identified for state technical assistance with planning and development of programs and policies that increase college and career readiness.

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  Dunkin'​ Brands

  • Canton, Massachusetts, United States

  • Learning Design Manager

    • Dec 2019 - Jun 2021
    • Canton, Massachusetts, United States

    Responsible for scoping and coordinating with vendors for business needs related to new LMS as part of holistic Brand training and learning strategy, developing courses and other learning experiences related to brand-wide back of house initiative. - Responsible for designing, developing...

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  Roxbury Community College

  • Roxbury, MA

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
    • Roxbury, MA

    Responsible for developing curriculum, leading instruction and assessment, and supporting students in the undergraduate elective, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship, which culminates in students launching or growing businesses, and other courses required for the Business Major. Most r...

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  The Broad Center

  • Broad Resident

    • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
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  Rhode Island Department of Education

  • State Coordinator, Career & Technical Education

    • Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

    Responsible coordinating a team of six individuals and a $10 million dollar portfolio of middle, high school, and community college career pathway programs and policies, including: Financial and Strategic Management •Developing and leading a process to engage schools, industry representatives, higher education representatives, parents, students, and community organizations in the writing of a statewide strategic plan for career and technical education with a goal of increasing equity of access, participation, and outcomes for all students•Providing data-driven technical assistance to schools and districts to support their development and continuous improvement of career pathway programming for all middle and high school students throughout Rhode Island •Coordinating, leading, and planning for RIDE's Pathways team of six individuals with expansive program and policy portfolios supporting college and career readiness or Rhode Island’s students Data and Evaluation •Executing a new program accountability system focused on ensuring students are successfully achieving outcomes that will provide advanced standing in future college and/or career pursuits•Serving as the State Director of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and liaison to the US Department of Education, including ensuring program outcome reporting aligned to federal law and regulation

  • Education Specialist, College and Career Readiness

    • Jun 2015 - Oct 2018

    Responsible for defining and implementing key initiatives across the RI Dept of Education that reflect a new vision to increase access, equity, and opportunities for RI students including responsibilities of: Priority Initiative Management•Developing and executing on the creation of the Advanced Course Network, a first of it's kind statewide network of private colleges, nonprofit organizations, career training organizations, and school districts that increased access to advanced coursework opportunities for students around the state. The program had an annual budget of $700k and increased to $1M after demonstrating student demand and success •Implementing a statewide dual enrollment policy in partnership with schools, districts, state agencies and public institutions inclusive of $1.3 to $2.3M annually, ultimately supporting 165% growth in student participation in college credit bearing coursework participation from 2015 to 2018•Identifying and managing collaborations between the State Department of Education and higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and training partners to provide new course opportunities for students•Building and executing information systems processes to engage students and families in the first course access program that directly connects the agency with students and families•Managing school counselor relations for the State, ultimately advocating for and winning the creation of a state school counselor fellowship •Supporting the overall structures and policies of the state's middle and high school learning environments and graduation requirementsInternal & External Communications •Establishing and maintain relationships with school-based staff to inform and support implementation of state priorities •Working with division leadership to develop a reporting system that creates greater team awareness of objectives and increases state agency accountability to strategic initiative success

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  Babson College

  • Wellesley, MA

  • Assistant Director, Youth Entrepreneurial Leadership Programs & Lemonade ...

    • Aug 2010 - May 2015
    • Wellesley, MA

    Managed a team of four staff and ten undergraduate and graduate student-staff members in the execution of a portfolio of worldwide youth entrepreneurship programs, including the following accomplishments and responsibilities: Strategy, Development & Evaluation • Managed a $650k budget includi...

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  Barton Road Housing Authority

  • Wellesley, MA

  • Program Manager

    • Feb 2007 - May 2010
    • Wellesley, MA

    Began as volunteer and moved into managing this Community Action program in which I was responsible for designing and implementing learning activities for up to 25 students ages 4-13 and managing six volunteers in facilitating lesson plans, homework help and conflict resolution among students.

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  Bernon Center for Public Service

  • Babson Park, MA

  • Intern & Program Manager

    • Oct 2006 - May 2010
    • Babson Park, MA

    Coordinated and promoted volunteer opportunities with Babson's Community Action Programs including Cradles to Crayons, Junior Achievement, Fiske Elementary Extended Learning Experience, Habitat for Humanity and more. Contributed to planning and recruiting for a 300 participant 5K Run/Walk to ...