Emmanuel Allen
DORCHESTER,MA
Summary
Strategic, results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in workforce development, education leadership, program management, and community engagement. Demonstrated success in stabilizing organizations, securing multimillion-dollar funding, building high-performing teams, and driving impactful policy advocacy. Adept at leading change, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and influencing policy at local and national levels. Committed to advancing equity and inclusion through visionary leadership and community partnerships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Re-Engagement Center Director
Boston Public Schools
01.2018 - Current
- Lead Boston Public Schools' Re-Engagement Center, overseeing operations, strategic initiatives, and student outreach
- Conducted outreach to over 16,000 students who left school; facilitated 10,000 in-depth conversations, resulting in 5,000 reenrollments and nearly 2,000 graduates
- Collaborate with city officials, nonprofit leaders, and business stakeholders to strengthen education-to-career pipelines
- Supervise a multidisciplinary team focused on dropout recovery, case management, and student placement
- Developed a robust data tracking system, securing sustainable funding and influencing policy changes
- Designed and implemented a transitional education program allowing high school dropouts to earn credits and re-enter school successfully
Chair of the Board
Alternatives for Communities & Environment (ACE)
01.2018 - Current
- Provide governance, oversight, and strategic vision for a leading environmental justice organization
- Instrumental in fundraising efforts, securing over $12 million to advance environmental justice initiatives locally and nationally
- Foster partnerships and policy advocacy with a focus on environmental equity and community empowerment
Re-Engagement Center Manager
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed a team focused on dropout reengagement, case management, and postsecondary transition
- Developed targeted outreach strategies, contributing to a 57% reduction in Boston’s dropout rate
- Led the city’s alternative education referral system, ensuring streamlined placements and successful student outcomes
- Facilitated monthly convenings of alternative education programs to share best practices, enhance collaboration, and align with PIC leadership goals
Dropout Recovery Specialist
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Designed and executed outreach and intake processes to reengage disconnected youth
- Engaged over 14,000 youth and families in outreach efforts, resulting in more than 3,000 reenrollments
- Built robust relationships with alternative education and training programs for personalized referrals and solutions
- Worked closely with city agencies and community leaders to promote sustainable re-engagement initiatives
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems, Business
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA01.2003
Skills
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- Training and coaching
- Facility management
- Partnership building
- Student and family relations
- Team development
- Logistics coordination
- Volunteer recruitment
- Student assessment
- Educational growth
Board And Community Leadership
- Chair, Board of Directors, Alternatives for Communities & Environment (ACE)
- Member, Massachusetts Dropout Commission
- Member, Youth Transitions Task Force (YTTF)
Certifications And Professional Training
- Nonprofit Leadership & Management, Boston University, 2013
- Computer Hardware Certification, Fitchburg State University, 2003
Timeline
Re-Engagement Center Director
Boston Public Schools
01.2018 - Current
Chair of the Board
Alternatives for Communities & Environment (ACE)
01.2018 - Current
Re-Engagement Center Manager
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)
01.2015 - 01.2018
Dropout Recovery Specialist
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)
01.2006 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems, Business
Fitchburg State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Northeastern University
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