Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Memberships
Media Appearances
Publications and Presentations
Timeline
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ANN MARIE LUCE

Victor,USA

Summary

With over 30 years of combined educational and corporate experience, I bring an authentic and dynamic leadership approach. Throughout my career, I have worked with global and national institutions, gaining valuable insights into cultural intelligence, inclusive leadership, and systems thinking. My track record demonstrates consistent development and execution of strategic initiatives that strengthen community connections and enhance organizational efficiency, resulting in tangible impact. What sets me apart is an unwavering commitment to service-oriented leadership, creating environments where diverse talents are valued, nurtured, and utilized for collective advancement and lasting positive change.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Business Risk Workforce Management

CITIBANK
09.2024 - Current
  • Supported multiple global risk control and training programs ensuring consistency and excellence
  • Created, socialized and edited 255 job descriptions using Citi AI tools as part of regulatory consent order within a very short timeframe
  • Collaborated on the creation of 21 skills profiles for risk job families to be used for manager skills assessment as part of consent order deliverable
  • Extracted and synthesized 750 skills examples from job descriptions for all 21 skills profiles across C levels in 10 days using Citi AI tools that aligned with skills definitions
  • Crafted detailed process documents outlining risk controls and monitoring mechanisms
  • Designed compelling slide decks and presentations for managers and senior executives to level set and build consensus around job architecture and skills assessment processes
  • Championed AI implementation by demonstrating functionality and guiding business lines in determining appropriate test cases
  • Leveraged use of AI for task analysis
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.

Associate Director of Centennial Center for Leadership

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGE
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Co-created and administered the Degree with Leadership Distinction and Leadership Certificate Program, achieving a 66% increase in student involvement
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive leadership curriculum, delivering courses in leadership, public speaking, and peer mentoring
  • Generated a 60% increase in entrepreneurship program participation, through multiple initiatives including Pitch Contest, IdeaLab, and Start-Up Fund Committee
  • Launched strategic outreach campaign for Centennial Scholars supporting admissions initiatives, yielding a 104% increase in admitted scholars
  • Cultivated student engagement initiatives that fostered a vibrant community within the Centennial Center, facilitating meaningful connections
  • Directed and developed student interns, providing structured experience while enhancing their professional growth
  • Co-created and facilitated the First Year Mentor Program designed to improve first-year student transition and retention

Editor, InterAct Magazine

SCHOOL RUBRIC
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Directed editorial content, author recruitment, and production of quarterly publication
  • Expanded readership through strategic social media promotion.
  • Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.

Director of Curriculum and Innovation

ALLENDALE COLUMBIA SCHOOL
07.2022 - 07.2023


  • Led partnership with Common Ground Collaborative to develop schoolwide curriculum mapping.
  • Launched student-led DEIB initiatives including Speak Up Forum, fostering school-wide dialogue across Lower, Middle, and Upper School students, engaging 90% of the student body in culturally responsive activities.
  • Collaborated with Director of Equity to evaluate and enhance inclusive curricular materials and pedagogical practices.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with Center Leaders to ensure alignment of signature programs with broader curriculum goals.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration among educators by facilitating open communication channels and supportive networks.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and adjust accordingly.
  • Conducted regular assessments of curricular effectiveness, ensuring continuous improvement through targeted modifications.
  • Established clear performance expectations for faculty members and provided constructive feedback to support ongoing improvement through Trust-Based Observations.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with parents and community stakeholders to ensure collaborative efforts towards student success.
  • Mentored teachers in instructional strategies, enhancing their ability to deliver engaging lessons effectively.
  • Aligned curricular goals with broader school objectives, promoting a cohesive educational vision throughout the institution.
  • Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty members, supporting their growth as educators and leaders.

Head of School

KEHOE-FRANCE SOUTHSHORE
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Transformed school positioning by partnering with International Schools Partnership to establish as a School of Choice
  • Orchestrated academic programs ensuring rigorous alignment with International Baccalaureate Standards
  • Instituted robust monitoring systems for teaching excellence and data-driven improvement plans
  • Analyzed market intelligence to optimize enrollment growth and restructure tuition fees
  • Architected and executed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice strategy and policies
  • Navigated post-Hurricane Ida campus relocation, renovation and rebuilding efforts
  • Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
  • Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.

Preschool/Elementary Principal

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Spearheaded mission revision and curriculum realignment for 850 students and 120 staff
  • Engineered accountability standards for highly effective collaborative professional learning
  • Restructured school governance and supervision standards in partnership with board
  • Designed comprehensive staff recruitment, evaluation, and professional growth systems
  • Administered multi-faceted budget for elementary school and IB programs
  • Refined admissions standards to enhance student recruitment and retention

International Leadership Consultant

ONTARIO PRINCIPALS' COUNCIL
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Led workshops for international educators in Denmark, Sweden and China based on Ontario Education System best practices
  • Delivered training on assessment, leadership, and instructional supervision to international educators

Elementary Administrator

THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
08.2006 - 07.2017
  • Directed four schools (350-450 students each) with emphasis on data-driven improvement
  • Executed provincial assessments in alignment with ministry regulations and standards
  • Constructed and implemented evidence-based school improvement plans
  • Orchestrated targeted professional learning addressing school and system priorities
  • Forged strategic community partnerships enhancing student support resources
  • Navigated new facility construction and successful integration of diverse communities
  • Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.

Education

Educational Doctorate - Educational Leadership

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
05-2021

Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro
05-1993

Bachelor of Applied Science - Family Studies and Gerontology

University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
10-1991

Skills

  • SYSTEMS THINKING
  • STRATEGIC PLANNING
  • COMMUNITY BUILDING
  • CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE
  • EQUITY-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP
  • CRISIS MANAGEMENT
  • INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
  • TEAM LEADERSHIP
  • RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Certifications And Memberships

  • IB Leadership Certificate, 2019
  • Mental Health First Aid, 2025
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution-Mediation, 2014
  • Ontario College of Teachers & Ontario Principals Council
  • American Education Research Association (AERA)
  • Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)

Media Appearances

  • Upstart Crow Podcast
  • Voiced Radio Podcasts: I Wish I Knew, In conversation, Off the Shelf
  • That Green Dress Podcast
  • Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast

Publications and Presentations

  • Book: "Inclusive Leadership Beyond the Gender Binary" (January 2025)
  • "Moving Beyond Festivals, Flags and Foods" AAIE InterEd (Fall 2021)
  • "Finding our Way out of the Glass Labyrinth" Innovate Journal Women's Ed
  • AAIE Deep Dive: A Path Towards Fixing Workplaces, not Women (February 2023)
  • AERA Annual Meeting: Beyond Festivals, Flags and Food (April 2022)
  • ECIS Leadership Conference: Leading Authentically (April 2022)
  • Webinar: Surviving, Reviving and Rebooting (December 2020)

Timeline

Vice President Business Risk Workforce Management

CITIBANK
09.2024 - Current

Associate Director of Centennial Center for Leadership

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGE
07.2023 - 09.2024

Director of Curriculum and Innovation

ALLENDALE COLUMBIA SCHOOL
07.2022 - 07.2023

Head of School

KEHOE-FRANCE SOUTHSHORE
07.2021 - 01.2022

Editor, InterAct Magazine

SCHOOL RUBRIC
06.2021 - 08.2023

Preschool/Elementary Principal

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING
08.2017 - 07.2020

International Leadership Consultant

ONTARIO PRINCIPALS' COUNCIL
09.2015 - 09.2017

Elementary Administrator

THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
08.2006 - 07.2017

Educational Doctorate - Educational Leadership

Gonzaga University

Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Applied Science - Family Studies and Gerontology

University of Guelph

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