Experience

BridgeYear

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

• Co-Founder and Executive Director

  • May 2016 - Present

  www.bridgeyear.org Founded in Summer 2016 to address the limited postsecondary education and employment options for graduating high school seniors with less than a 2.5 GPA. We provide Career Test Drives (see video) to inspire students to consider local high-growth, high-demand career opportunities and provide ongoing support for enrollment into community college or apprenticeship programs. Selected for Points of Light Civic Accelerator. Winner of Thorne Prize for Social Innovation at Yale University. Fellow with 4.0 Schools' Tiny Fellowship. Show less



Chen and Doan Solutions, LLC

• Independent Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Providing strategic direction, project management, and marketing/communications support for organizations with a social mission. Former and current clients include the City of Houston Education Department, 4.0 Schools, Breakthrough Houston, DiscoverU, and Connect Community. Providing strategic direction, project management, and marketing/communications support for organizations with a social mission. Former and current clients include the City of Houston Education Department, 4.0 Schools, Breakthrough Houston, DiscoverU, and Connect Community.



Houston Community College Foundation

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MBA Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Spearheaded first longitudinal analysis of Houston Community College Foundation's General Scholarship Program utilizing data from over 5000 applicants from 2010-2014; Compiled and presented findings for use in the Foundation's upcoming strategic plan. Spearheaded first longitudinal analysis of Houston Community College Foundation's General Scholarship Program utilizing data from over 5000 applicants from 2010-2014; Compiled and presented findings for use in the Foundation's upcoming strategic plan.



City of Houston

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• MBA Intern - Department of Education

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Evaluated inaugural year of Mayor’s Hire Houston Youth initiative by conducting interviews with 30+ participating employers, analyzing applicant demographic trends, and benchmarking similar programs in 3 other cities. Forecasted growth needs and prioritized recommendations for Summer 2017. Evaluated inaugural year of Mayor’s Hire Houston Youth initiative by conducting interviews with 30+ participating employers, analyzing applicant demographic trends, and benchmarking similar programs in 3 other cities. Forecasted growth needs and prioritized recommendations for Summer 2017.



EMERGE Fellowship

• Director of Programming and Special Projects

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Strategized and led business plan to support EMERGE Fellowship through existing HISD partnership and proposed expansions. Mobilized team of 8 district employees to implement new curriculum across 24 high schools to standardize program delivery and student experiences; Benchmarked existing program offerings with 3 local and 2 national competitors to differentiate model to secure funding opportunities. Negotiated 5% cost reduction for 2015 college trip programs through university contracts and in-kind donations. Developed metrics and launched first data collection system on student achievement and staff feedback with 95% response rate; Coached team to utilize data to adapt program to student needs. Show less



Sharpstown High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dean of Guidance and Community Engagement

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Conceptualized creation of first Sharpstown Summer Scholars Program through partnership with Junior Achievement; Secured $13,600 grant from the Harris County Department of Education to fund Summer 2015 program. Attained 58% increase in student summer camp and internship applications through targeted outreach utilizing student interest data and teacher recommendations. Conceptualized creation of first Sharpstown Summer Scholars Program through partnership with Junior Achievement; Secured $13,600 grant from the Harris County Department of Education to fund Summer 2015 program. Attained 58% increase in student summer camp and internship applications through targeted outreach utilizing student interest data and teacher recommendations.



Houston ISD

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

• Academic Program Manager (EMERGE)

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Supported 45 low-income and first-generation youth through the college application process with a 100% acceptance rate. Pioneered first cross-country college trips to Tufts and Yale University. Supported 45 low-income and first-generation youth through the college application process with a 100% acceptance rate. Pioneered first cross-country college trips to Tufts and Yale University.



Teach for America

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

• High School Biology Teacher

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Awarded Teacher of the Year (2012); scored highest teacher value-add level in the Houston Independent School District for significant student learning gains Awarded Teacher of the Year (2012); scored highest teacher value-add level in the Houston Independent School District for significant student learning gains



Breakthrough Collaborative

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Science Mentor Teacher

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Supervised and coached 6 undergraduate science teachers. Supervised and coached 6 undergraduate science teachers.