Patricia Munoz-Rocha

Senior Director of Programs & Operations | Nonprofit & Higher Education | Charter School Founder | Program Management, Compliance & Partnerships

Greater Chicago Area

About

I am a senior program and operations leader with experience across education systems, social services, and behavioral health, supporting community-based and institutional programs that improve access and outcomes. I have founded and led public charter schools, with responsibility for program design, staffing, budgeting, compliance, and accountability. This work includes developing education-to-career pathways in collaboration with higher education institutions and industry partners. My work focuses on program management, operational oversight, compliance, and cross-sector partnerships, with an emphasis on community engagement, parent leadership, and education equity.

Experience

  • Director of Programs and Operations at Global Executive Council Services
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Design Team Lead at Ariston Institute Chicago
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 · 4 yrs

  • Family Engagement - Parent Odyssey HTM at High Tech High
    Aug 2015 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • School Leadership Resident, High Tech High International at High Tech High
    Aug 2014 - Jun 2015 · 11 mos

  • Instituto del Progreso Latino (Greater Chicago Area)
    • Founding Principal, Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy
      Jan 2010 - Jul 2013 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Senior Educational Charter/Pathways Specialist
      Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 · 2 yrs