Los Angeles, California, United States
⛰️ As the Vice President of Operations at the Pahara Institute at Lone Rock, I lead the design and implementation of operational systems and processes that support our programs and organizational effectiveness. 🚀 With dynamic leadership experience spanning across non-profits, small businesses, and government sectors, I specialize in crafting innovative solutions to complex challenges. From fiscal oversight and strategic planning to team leadership and professional development, my expertise lies in driving organizational success through a holistic and results-driven approach. 🔍 As the Founder of 21Trio Partners, I led bespoke consulting services that have transformed entities ranging from national nonprofits to California state agencies, leveraging market analysis, strategic planning, and executive coaching to achieve impactful outcomes. 📈 In previous roles, including Senior Service Director at City Year Los Angeles and Managing Director at Para Los Niños, I've orchestrated initiatives that have significantly improved youth development outcomes, secured substantial funding, and fostered high levels of employee retention, setting a precedent for excellence and innovation in the education sector. Let's connect to explore how we can collaborate to drive meaningful change and propel organizations toward their highest potential.
As Founder of 21Trio Partners, I specialize in crafting tailored consulting solutions for small businesses, nonprofits, K-12 leaders, and government agencies. Leveraging strategic market analysis, I drive transformative recommendations for organizations, such as an $18 million revenue nonprofit, ensuring they reach their optimal potential. Through bespoke leadership development and executive coaching initiatives, I empower senior leaders overseeing significant budgets and staff, fostering impactful outcomes in their respective domains.
As the Managing Director of Charter Schools, I led a team overseeing three schools catering to over 800 students from transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. Managed a $20M annual budget, implementing crucial resources such as mental health services and housing support for both staff and students. Pioneered the Avance Teacher Residency program, facilitating pathways for educators from marginalized backgrounds, while also revamping the charter school compensation system, resulting in a remarkable 95% retention rate among effective teachers.
Drove student achievement through collaboration and strategic planning with the CEO, principals, and afterschool programs to boost student performance, with over 50% consistently achieving at or above grade level on state exams. By facilitating strategic planning sessions for charter schools, I ensured alignment with academic and social-emotional wellness goals, fostering an environment conducive to student success.
As the Executive Director of Growth for Arizona State University's ASU Local program, I spearheaded initiatives to expand access to affordable, top-tier education in Downtown Los Angeles, collaborating with executive team members to develop operational management systems remotely. My leadership in external engagement with community-based organizations, government officials, and school districts facilitated a successful pivot to a direct-to-student recruitment strategy, resulting in a remarkable 100% increase in applications. Additionally, I initiated the design of performance evaluation, management, and coaching frameworks for employees, contributing to a notable 95% student retention rate among predominantly first-generation students.
As the Managing Director of Impact at City Year Los Angeles, I led a dedicated team of 45 staff members overseeing program design, partnership management, and staff professional development. Managed federal, state, and district-level partnerships with over 30 Title 1 schools, impacting nearly 10,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Secured up to $6,000,000 in annual funding, fostering a positive staff culture resulting in 100% retention of first-year employees and the largest growth in AmeriCorps Member satisfaction as measured by Net Promotor Score.
As Senior Service Director with City Year Los Angeles, I spearheaded the development and execution of comprehensive service strategies, driving excellence through the oversight of service activities, program evaluation enhancements, and establishment of new service partnerships. By standardizing data analysis practices and introducing a progress monitoring dashboard, we achieved a remarkable 44% improvement in student performance in either ELA or Math. With a focus on youth development, I orchestrated the implementation of a service model that resulted in a significant 78% increase in Social Emotional Learning assessments, while also pioneering an Observation and Coaching framework endorsed by 88% of AmeriCorps Members. Leading a Service Team of seven, I curated responsive professional development initiatives, notably organizing an annual summit which garnered a 90% approval rating from AmeriCorps Members for its impact on their service endeavors.