University of Virginia

- Advance UVA's online and digital education strategy
- Lead the growing, high-performing VP-OEDI team, guiding daily operations, managing the implementation of strategic online and hybrid programs, and fostering essential relationships with internal and external partners
- Identify and develop innovative learning opportunities that meet the needs of both lifelong learners and employers in a rapidly evolving economy

Managing Director,  Online Education and Digital Innovation

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

- Adjunct in the unique Masters of Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (MEITE) program for professionals pursuing careers in the educational technology industry;
- Mentor and provide detailed feedback to students on the desirability, feasibility, and sustainability of their innovation ideas, fostering practical skills in educational technology and entrepreneurship;
- Guide students through project development processes, emphasizing innovation and strategic thinking;
- Facilitate workshops and seminars to enhance student understanding of current trends and challenges in educational innovation and technology.

Adjunct Professor

Mambo Dinamico Dance Company

-Established a premier Latin dance company specializing in cultural education and awareness through dance;
- Deliver culturally guided presentations and workshops in schools and businesses, fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing cultural awareness;
- Design and implement inclusive programs for diverse learners aged 5-99, providing accommodations for special needs and facilitating an engaging learning experience for both English and Spanish-speaking participants;
- Collaborate with media outlets like Univision 40, WRAL, and HOLA-NC to promote Latin dance and cultural heritage.

Co-Owner

Guild Education

- Responsible for business of  over 60 million dollars per year through integration, value delivery, retention and satisfaction for some of Guild's largest and most progressive academic partners; overseeing all components of service delivery;
- Grew language learning business from 0, starting with 4 learners in 2019 to 5,000+ learners in 2023; sought out for subject-matter expertise on language learning and literacy;
- Stabilized relationships, specifically brought into struggling partnerships to  take partnership health from red to green by improving cross-functional collaboration, data transfer quality, mission alignment and leadership buy-in;
- Mentored Partner Success Managers, helping set clear goals, providing exemplars, and creating a collaborative team culture to expand impact and overall partnership success;
- Served on Guild's DEI Council, advising senior leadership on diversity, inclusion and belonging matters;
- Designed and led workshops to promote growth, build inclusivity, and continuously improve the team’s impact and advocacy abilities.

Partner Director

-Onboarded new learning providers, developed partner strategy with defined metrics and KPIs,  then facilitated quarterly business reviews to continuously improve impact;
- Advised learning partnership organizations on strategic  issues, coordinating across Guild's technology products, research, student experience, and consulting resources;
- Hosted and facilitated monthly DEIB sessions, fostering an equity-minded team environment to advocate for frontline workers, inclusive education, and equitable access;
- Enhanced team collaboration and understanding of DEIB principles through interactive discussions and strategic initiatives.

Joined as a part of the Entangled Group acquisition in May 2020.

Senior Partner Manager, Learning Partnerships

Entangled Group

- Developed new business, and responsible for ensuring the organization reached annual revenue of ~$20M;
- Worked across boundaries to harvest insights and unlock the potential of people and organizations poised to accelerate innovation and foster equity in education;
- Brought expertise and networks from across education through work with world’s innovative universities, reskilling training providers, Fortune 1000 companies, cutting-edge entrepreneurs;
- Used change management processes, tools, and techniques to mitigate risks and foster collaboration and culture.

Joined as a part of the ProjectEd acquisition in January 2019.

Senior Director at ProjectEd

ProjectEd.

- Founding member of ProjectEd, a mission-driven consultancy focused on helping EdTech companies and social impact foundations maximize their impact through product development and UX design work;
-Reached $5M annual revenue by supporting team growth to 22 employees and serving over 50 clients in our 3.5 years of operations before negotiating a successful acquisition by Entangled Group;
- Partnered with companies/philanthropies to resolve design, strategy, implementation challenges;
- Managed complex projects and created custom solutions in the education space, utilizing proven expertise in researching and analyzing educational software, developing curriculum content and tools, and delivering educational products to school districts across the country;
- Curated business development relationships in order to expand pipeline and close-won sales;
- Offered strategic support and insight to future-proof, innovate, and grow – both within the organization and with clients.

Senior Director of Operations and Strategy

- Served as a functioning Chief of Staff for Kate Finnefrock and learned from her, a seasoned leader in the education technology and social impact space;
- Defined the market pain points and needs as a founding member of ProjectEd;
- Established the group’s mission, differentiators, and continuous improvement efforts;
- Hosted in-house information sessions, often with current teachers and experts from my network sharing their stories and advice, in order to keep the team grounded in the realities of K12 education and up-to-date on initiatives and trends.

Director of Training and Development

Amplify

- Focused on developing and delivering training, professional development, and consulting services for K-12 educators; work resided in the then nascent area between product development and product launch; 
- Designed action-oriented, job-embedded professional learning experiences that give educators the tools they need to implement the Common Core State Standards and embedded formative assessment into their instructional practice (often  while creating marketing videos to start a “buzz” before launching a product). 
- Managed Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium ELA Project and supported Core Knowledge Language Arts Professional Development Project (among others), working closely with upper management and clients to ensure quality deliverables.

Senior Education Consultant

Orange County School District (NC)

- Responsible for coordinating the successful implementation of Reading and English Language Arts programs in the school system;
- Designed, coordinated, and delivered professional development opportunities and resources to assist staff in reflecting upon and improving practices that support school system’s strategic plan;
- Facilitated school reading interventions as well as district curriculum mapping;
- Honored as a member of the North Carolina Middle School Association Region 5 Team of the Year – OCS Literacy Coach PLC.

Literacy Coach

- Collaborated with colleagues across levels and disciplines to align learning goals and discuss best teaching strategies to help students excel on common assessments;
- Led both in the classroom and in the district through roles as 8th grade team leader, as well as a member of the Leadership Team, Interview Team, Schedule Team, and 21st Century Team.

Teacher

EdTech, Social Impact, Equity | Online Education & Digital Innovation @ UVA | Adjunct @ UNC | Co-organizer #RTPedtech | Equestrian | Salsera

Experienced leader in education and technology "preK to grey" with nearly two decades in professional services, partnership success, strategic growth, and project management. Former Director of Learning Partner Success at Guild Education, where I managed $60M annually and grew language learning from 4 to 5,000+ learners. Known for stabilizing relationships and driving cross-functional collaboration. Previously led initiatives at education start-ups Entangled Group and ProjectEd, achieving significant revenue growth and successful acquisitions. Passionate about leveraging technology for learning and fostering equity. Recognized for a relationship-based approach that creates win-win solutions and drives impactful change.

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