Austin, Texas, United States
With over five years of experience as Chief of Governmental Relations and Board Services at Austin Independent School District, I led teams across legal services, accountability, governmental relations, and board support. In this role, I developed systems for monitoring student outcomes and fostered collaboration between the Board of Trustees and district leaders to establish a unified vision for the district. My mission is to enhance governance structures and ensure alignment with strategic goals to improve educational outcomes. I bring proven expertise in policy analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement, exemplified through initiatives like the District Scorecard, Strategic Plan, and student outcome monitoring systems.
Manage a staff of 30 across legal services, accountability, testing, research, governmental relations, and board support Developed a shared vision between the Board of Trustees and District leaders that result in a shared vision for the District, including developing a system for monitoring student outcomes Support Board of Trustees in the governance role by acting as a liaison between Trustees, staff, and the community Led efforts for District Scorecard, Strategic Plan, and student outcome monitoring Connect local and state government with the work of the district Manage climate and district surveys for schools through partnership with Panorama Education Lead policy and legal work for District including Board Handbook Oversee Safe Return to Learning Plan including ESSER plan and grant requirements Developed and implemented safety plans and audits for 126 campuses Administer District’s compliance and investigation processes
Support Superintendent in day to day operations of the District in the support of our students and families Oversee Department of Police, Government Relations, Community Development, and Superintendent’s Office Provide direction and oversight on districtwide projects in alignment with the strategic plan Managed inter-district development of the 2021-26 Strategic Plan Coordinated district emergency management plan and responses, including initial planning for temporary closures due to COVID Coordinated District planning and outreach for successful 2017 Bond
Assist with research, creation, and implementation on the Study on West Texas Aging. Create and maintain statistical database using SPSS. Facilitate the distribution and collection of surveys.
Create Master Park Systems trail map for city. Develop maps and facility inventory using GIS and GPS equipment.