Experience

Social Enterprise Group
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Fellow

  • Nov 2021 - Present

Accelerated Learning Solutions
• United States
• Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Director of Grants and Federal Programs

  • Nov 2021 - Present


Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2004 - Dec 2021

• Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Oct 2021

  ➢ Established and lead Center, providing visionary leadership➢ Manage expert delivery of all operations➢ Create strategic plans and establish priorities / goals➢ Review operational performance, embedding a continuous improvement ethos➢ Sustain non-profit mission➢ Lower costs, maximize revenues➢ Leverage strategic partnerships➢ Oversee buildings and grounds, delivering preventive maintenance program➢ Recruit, support, and promote a team of 100+ skilled professionals across a range of disciplines ➢ Spearhead the creation and delivery of high-quality arts and education programs➢ Ensure programs are accessible to all community members ➢ Develop and continuously enhance award-winning online courses➢ Recruit and direct subject matter experts, instructional technologists, and design specialists➢ Manage and grow financial position, reversing deficits and doubling earned revenue over the past 4 years➢ Secure new funding sources➢ Supported Lincoln Park in becoming top tourist destination in Beaver County, recognized regionally as a center of excellence in both the arts and education➢ Led production of performances and events, achieving $600,000 in ticket revenue while maintaining affordable ticket prices, engaging 35,000 patrons annually➢ Created skilled jobs, locating new Scenic Design and Technology Works in Aliquippa, PA, promoting economic inclusion within the community➢ Secured new revenue stream through set rentals and custom builds for other regional and national theatres➢ Conceived, developed, and led strategic engagement with the United States Department of Education, obtaining a $30m grant to fund new charter school start-ups in the state, the largest grant in the charter school movement in Pennsylvania➢ Developed business and instructional plan, securing $2.5m+ in start-up funding and in-kind support for a new charter school dedicated to educating and training young people from under-served backgrounds in skilled trades technology-based careers



Midland Innovation + Technology Charter School

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

• Chairman, Founders Committee

  • Jun 2017 - Oct 2021

  Founder. Fundraiser. Architect. Founder. Fundraiser. Architect.



NATIONAL NETWORK OF DIGITAL SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

• United States

• Executive Director of Partnerships and Special Projects

  • May 2007 - Mar 2017

  ➢ Provided contracted services to support Pennsylvania’s largest K-12 online public school ➢ Redeveloped branding, marketing, and communication strategies ➢ Delivered expert consultation on regulatory and compliance issues ➢ Operated as Spokesperson on key issues ➢ Accelerated and enhanced strategic planning ➢ Engaged diverse pool of stakeholders ➢ Devised and implemented clear and measurable goals, objectives, and timeframes ➢ Delivered regular reporting and accountability ➢ Streamlined and standardized enrollment policies and procedures, delivering staff training ➢ Defined and embedded innovative programs in the arts, technology, and career development fields ➢ Delivered local, state, and national presentations to legislative and regulatory bodies, providing information on charter schools, online learning, and the integration of creative and performing arts to inspire educational achievement ➢ Instrumental part of growing enrollment from <5,000 students to >11,000 ➢ Secured the crucial renewal of a client’s 5-year state charter ➢ Obtained and administered a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement to establish a state-wide digital learning network



Baden Academy Charter School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder/Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2014

  ➢ Devised and led Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School ➢ Ensured the provision of innovative education opportunities for a diverse body of students ➢ Enhanced enrollment to 300 students in the first 2 years ➢ Developed reputation as an exemplary educational institution ➢ Pioneered use of creative and performing arts to enhance curriculum and instruction ➢ Chaired Planning Committee ➢ Developed large and diverse body of supporters based on shared vision and values ➢ Led the development of the school’s charter application, navigating challenging regulatory conditions ➢ Devised a strong brand identity and key messaging ➢ Operated as primary Spokesperson ➢ Directed curriculum development ➢ Recruited dynamic team of artists and educators to create ground-breaking programs, syllabi, and lesson plans ➢ Secured public / private grants and low-interest loan to fund building improvements and start-up costs ➢ Managed all financial tasks, assuming full accountability, ensuring school remained financially viable ➢ Spearheaded staff recruitment and training, identifying key needs and positions ➢ Grew enrolment from start-up 300+ in 2 years ➢ Devised and implemented the Baden Academy Media Lab, enabling student research fellows to pursue diverse interdisciplinary projects with real-world applications, steered by industry mentors ➢ Located Baden Academy in an underserved region, liaising with the Sisters of St. Joseph, encouraging applications from racially and economically diverse families, currently serving 45% of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion ➢ Ranked within top academically performing charter schools in the state, sustaining notion that diversity promotes strong schools and communities ➢ Developed reputation for serving students with special needs