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Dynell Kellyman, Ed.D.

Burlington,NJ

Summary

Strategic and equity-driven senior leader with 15+ years of experience leading national and regional programs, grantmaking initiatives, and cross-sector partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in program design, technical assistance, field-building, and continuous learning systems that improve life outcomes for youth and families. Trusted advisor to funders, intermediaries, and grassroots leaders, with a commitment to sustainable, equitable change.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Principal Consultant

Purposed for Partnership
Princeton, NJ
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed the R.E.A.L. Partnership Model to assess and sustain high-quality collaborations.
  • Facilitate training and capacity-building for funders, schools, and intermediaries.
  • Facilitated workshops to promote collaboration among community members.
  • Analyzed feedback to improve program offerings and community impact.

Chief Operating Officer

Children's Futures
Trenton, NJ
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead strategy and implementation of maternal health and early childhood programs serving Trenton families.
  • Developed systems for disaggregated data tracking and continuous improvement cycles.
  • Partnered with Trenton Board of Education and local schools to deliver parenting workshops for K-12 families.
  • Managed technical assistance and capacity building for family child care providers and doulas.
  • Maintained funder compliance and strategic communication with state, federal, and philanthropic entities.

Chief Operating Officer

HomeWorks Trenton
Trenton, NJ
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Launched a four-year equity-focused curriculum integrating leadership, SEL, and college prep.
  • Implemented Salesforce CRM to streamline tracking and program management.
  • Oversaw operational and strategic planning, aligning funder expectations with measurable impact.

Associate Director, Partnership Engagement

ETS / Institute for Student Achievement
Princeton, NJ
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Directed district-level strategy to promote college/career readiness in underserved schools.
  • Led partnership evaluation and technical assistance delivery across urban school systems.
  • Advised school leaders on equity, instructional alignment, and improvement metrics.

Education

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2023

MPA - Public Administration

Baruch College
New York, NY

B.A. - Public Relations

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Skills

  • Program & Grant Strategy
  • Technical Assistance
  • Learning Infrastructure
  • Evaluation
  • Cross-Sector Partnerships
  • Systems Change
  • Capacity Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Equity in Education, Workforce, and Health
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Board Of Directors Experience

  • EdLoC Member, 01/01/22, Present
  • United Way of Greater Mercer County, Board of Directors, 01/01/19, Present
  • Deeper Learning Equity Fellow, 01/01/20, 12/31/22
  • Village Charter School, Board of Directors, 01/01/14, 12/31/19

Degree

Ed.D.

Project Highlights

  • Co-led multimillion-dollar maternal health initiatives aligned with public policy goals.
  • Built long-term TA systems, convenings, and learning communities for nonprofits and schools.
  • Developed evaluation tools and shared metrics tailored to funder and community priorities.
  • Bridged strategy and field implementation by advising funders, researchers, and policymakers.

Timeline

Founder & Principal Consultant

Purposed for Partnership
10.2024 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Children's Futures
01.2024 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

HomeWorks Trenton
01.2023 - 01.2024

Associate Director, Partnership Engagement

ETS / Institute for Student Achievement
01.2018 - 01.2023

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

University of Pennsylvania

MPA - Public Administration

Baruch College

B.A. - Public Relations

Hampton University