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EXECUTIVE IMPACT SUMMARY

Enterprise and growth leader with 30+ years of experience leading and scaling organizations across the education and edtech sectors. Proven track record of driving organizational performance across strategy, operations, revenue, and program impact spanning multi-state expansion, new business development, and large-scale service delivery.

Experienced P&L leader who has built and led complex organizations, from launching new ventures to overseeing $600M portfolios, with a focus on aligning mission, innovation, and sustainable growth. Trusted partner to CEOs and Boards, known for translating vision into execution and delivering measurable results for students, educators, and communities.

Brings a deep foundation as an educator and school system leader, with a commitment to expanding access, improving outcomes, and building organizations that serve communities at scale.

ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

· Led organizations and business units ranging from early-stage ventures to $600M multi-state portfolios

· Experience across nonprofit and for-profit education models, including public sector partnerships and direct-to-consumer offerings

· Built and scaled new ventures, national programs, and multi-state expansion strategies

· Oversaw cross-functional operations, including product, program delivery, partnerships, marketing, and finance

· Trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards on strategy, growth, and organizational transformation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Relay Graduate School of Education (New York, NY)

Chief Growth Officer | 2025–2026 (1 yr, 1 month)

· Member of the executive leadership team, advising the CEO and Board on enterprise strategy, organizational priorities, and long-term growth planning

· Own enterprise-wide growth and market strategy, aligning partnerships, enrollment, marketing, pricing, and policy into a unified operating model

· Built and scaled the organization’s sales and partnerships function, introducing clear ownership, pipeline discipline, and conversion accountability—driving revenue outperformance ($13.5M vs. $11.8M goal)

· Led cross-functional execution of a state-based expansion strategy, improving market focus, partner targeting, and scalability across priority regions

· Played a central leadership role in the Relay/Teaching Lab integration, aligning go-to-market strategy, partner engagement, and lifecycle offerings to support long-term organizational growth and impact

· Developed and secured multi-year partnerships and new growth pilots, including the organization’s first international partnership

Stride, Inc., formerly K12, Inc. (Reston, VA)

Senior Vice President & General Manager, Stride Professional Development | 2022–2025

· Founded and led a new digital professional learning business, building a scalable direct-to-consumer and B2B model from concept to $5M in first-year revenue and $100M valuation

· Held full P&L accountability, overseeing product development, customer acquisition, pricing, marketing, and retention strategy

· Built and led cross-functional operations spanning product, marketing, sales, and customer experience, ensuring alignment from market entry through long-term engagement

· Scaled platform to 25,000+ educators and developed a 100+ course portfolio aligned to market demand

· Established and grew institutional partnerships with 40+ school districts and education organizations, expanding reach and revenue channels

Senior Vice President & General Manager, East Region| 2018–2022

· Led a $600M multi-state portfolio, overseeing operations, growth, and performance across 19 schools in 12 states with 3,500 employees

· Accountable for organizational performance across financial outcomes, operational execution, and partner satisfaction

· Drove expansion of school models and program offerings, strengthening enrollment, retention, and overall market position

· Managed relationships with governing boards and public sector partners, ensuring contract performance, renewal, and long-term sustainability

· Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives supporting innovation, growth, and improved student outcomes

Vice President, School Leadership Development & Support| 2014–2018

· Led national leadership development and performance initiatives supporting school quality and organizational effectiveness across a multi-state network

· Designed and implemented systems that improved performance outcomes in 80% of supported schools, strengthening overall network impact

· Built leadership pipelines and organizational capability through scalable training, development, and performance frameworks

New Leaders (New York, NY)

Executive Director, Aspiring Principals Program| 2012–2014

· Led redesign and national implementation of the organization’s flagship leadership development program across 9 cities

· Improved program quality, consistency, and scalability, aligning content and delivery to evolving instructional leadership standards

· Represented the organization in national forums focused on school leadership and education reform

K12, Inc. (Herndon, VA)

Vice President, Blended Schools | 2009–2012

· Designed and scaled innovative blended school models integrating in-person and online instruction, generating $27M in annual revenue and expanding the organization’s market footprint

· Led multi-state program implementation, overseeing performance, growth, and operational execution across partner schools

· Established organizational accountability systems, aligning performance metrics and outcomes across schools and central teams

· Managed relationships with governing boards and public-sector stakeholders, ensuring academic performance, operational quality, and contract renewal

· Negotiated charter approvals and contract renewals across multiple states, supporting continued expansion and long-term sustainability

Senior Director, Urban Programs & School Development| 2008–2009

· Led development of new program models and strategies to serve at-risk students in virtual and blended learning environments

· Designed scalable approaches to personalized learning and intervention, contributing to the organization’s expansion into urban and hybrid school models

EARLIER CAREER

Education

Ed. S. Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

George Washington University

M.A. Ed. Education Policy, Planning & Leadership

The College of William and Mary

B.A. Elementary Education

Hiram College

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