Elisabeth Avila Luevanos
Waco,TX
Summary
Visionary and results-driven executive leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in K-12 education administration, higher education, and organizational leadership, culminating as Superintendent/CEO. Proven track record of driving significant improvements in academic performance while optimizing financial resources and fostering inclusive organizational cultures. Expertise includes strategic planning, P&L management, policy development, human capital optimization, and building robust community partnerships. Adept at transforming complex challenges into strategic successes, committed to elevating high-performing educational institutions and organizations by building strong stakeholder relationships and navigating complex market dynamics to achieve ambitious organizational objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer
Milano Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by leading change initiatives within the organization which lead to a 30% increase in achievement scores
- Monitored performance metrics across multiple divisions to identify areas for improvement as well as opportunities for growth by closing the gaps by 20%
- Cultivated a collaborative environment by implementing transparent communication channels and feedback mechanisms, increasing employee participation in decision- making processes by 25%
- Recruited and retained highly skilled and high-performing management professionals to stay competitive in industry reducing turnover to 2% per year
- Developed policies and procedures to govern full operation of organization
- Created an environment of collaboration between departments by encouraging open communication, problem solving initiatives, and idea sharing
- Utilized financial analysis and forecasting techniques to drive cost-effective business decisions by increasing revenues by $360,000 each year
- Engaged with the Board of Directors on various corporate governance matters including strategy formulation, risk management, and budget
- Led a team of educators in the design and implementation of a new curriculum focused on
- STEM education, resulting in a 20% improvement in student performance on science and math assessments
- Spearheaded a district-wide initiative focused on early intervention and mentorship, decreasing student dropout rates by 7% within two years, and improving graduation rates by 5%
- Director of K-12 School Improvement
Director of K-12 School Improvement
Texas A&M University
07.2015 - 06.2020
Administrator
Midway Independent School District
08.2006 - 06.2015
Investor Reporting Analyst
FirstCity Servicing Corporation
01.2001 - 07.2006
Education
MBA - Org Change
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX08.2021
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2018
Master of Science - Education Administration
Baylor University
Waco, TX08.2006
BBA - Finance and International Business
Baylor University
Waco, TX12.2001
Skills
- Key decision making
- Relationship building and
- Management
- Educational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Staff education and training
- Organizational effectiveness
- Data analysis
- Leadership and vision
Certification
- Texas Superintendent Certification
- Texas Principal Certification
- Presidential Leadership Scholar Program. Class of 2022
- CoachRice Executive Coaching Certification
- Curriculum Management Solutions Inc. - Curriculum Auditor
Timeline
Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer
Milano Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
Director of K-12 School Improvement
Texas A&M University
07.2015 - 06.2020
Administrator
Midway Independent School District
08.2006 - 06.2015
Investor Reporting Analyst
FirstCity Servicing Corporation
01.2001 - 07.2006
Master of Science - Education Administration
Baylor University
MBA - Org Change
Houston Baptist University
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Texas A&M University
BBA - Finance and International Business
Baylor University
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