Christy Wolfe
4007 Woodland Dr | Fairfax,Virginia
Summary
With a distinguished career including an executive role at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, I've spearheaded policy innovation and strategic leadership in federal education policy. Known for bipartisan collaboration and creative problem-solving, my work has significantly influenced public education legislation and funding to improve education for all students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Policy, Research and Planning
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
05.2013 - Current
- Offer strategic guidance in federal education policy to support public charter schools and school choice.
- Manage policy development and national research and data collection priorities related to public charter schools
- Develop innovative policy solutions and identify best practices to inform policy and legislation and the federal and state level
- Identify strategic policies and initiatives to protect the autonomy of public charter schools..
- Ensure that state charter school support organizations and schools have equitable access to public funding, and are treated fairly in rules and regulations.
- Oversee $2 million federal grant.
President
Wolfe Policy Consulting, LLC
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with clients like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Aspen Institute on policy issues.
- Advised on project development and drafted editorial content for multiple grants, including i3 grants, IES research proposals, and Race to the Top Assessment grant implementation.
- Produced an in-depth primer on federal regulations and high school graduation rates for The Great Graduation Rate Debate.
Senior Appointee - Multiple Roles
U.S. Department of Education
05.2001 - 01.2009
- As Associate Deputy Secretary for Policy, oversaw the management and development of regulations and policy regarding all elementary and secondary education regulatory, policy, and regulatory matters.
- Coordinated development of policy priorities and legislative technical assistance for Congress, including the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004
- Led development of regulations and guidance for K-12 education policy.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving all regulations, grant awards, spending requests and official correspondence on behalf of the Deputy Secretary
- Also served as Counselor to the Deputy Secretary, Director of Policy to the Under Secretary, and a consultant.
Education Policy Coordinator
George W. Bush Presidential Transition Staff
12.2000 - 01.2001
- Served as one of seven Coordinators responsible for developing administration’s education policy and facilitating staff and policy transition at the U.S Department of Education
- Crafted No Child Left Behind blueprint for the President's education proposals announced on day one of the administration.
Professional Staff Member
Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives
01.1998 - 05.2001
- Developed significant education policy reforms and initiatives by analyzing policy, drafting legislation, and negotiating various interests on behalf of the Chairman and Committee members
- Under Chairman John Boehner, was lead professional staff member responsible for managing the development, bipartisan negotiations and passage of NCLB (HR 1) in Committee and the House
- Primary aide responsible for drafting and facilitating the passage of significant reform legislation during the 105th and 106th Congresses, including The Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999 (P.L
- 106-25)
- Managed oversight hearings and drafted reports that documented federal education spending and federal requirements, as well as spotlighting effective federal, state and local education policies
Policy Analyst, Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies
The Heritage Foundation
06.1994 - 01.1998
- Performed research and quantitative analysis for consideration of health care, agriculture, education and welfare policy issues
- Authored numerous official Heritage Foundation publications
Education
B.A. - American Government, Echols Scholar
The University of Virginia
Graduate Certificate - Christian Studies
Westminster Theological Seminary
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Thought leadership in education policy
- Creative problem solving
- Bipartisan collaboration
- School choice policy development
- Developing legislation and implementing regulations
- Writing and communication
- Strategic planning and leadership
- Budgeting and funding priorities
- Grant management
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Policy, Research and Planning
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
05.2013 - Current
President
Wolfe Policy Consulting, LLC
02.2009 - 12.2013
Senior Appointee - Multiple Roles
U.S. Department of Education
05.2001 - 01.2009
Education Policy Coordinator
George W. Bush Presidential Transition Staff
12.2000 - 01.2001
Professional Staff Member
Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives
01.1998 - 05.2001
Policy Analyst, Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies
The Heritage Foundation
06.1994 - 01.1998
B.A. - American Government, Echols Scholar
The University of Virginia
Graduate Certificate - Christian Studies
Westminster Theological Seminary
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