Equity-driven educational and organizational leader with 15 years of experience in school-based and District roles. Facilitator of continuous improvement, actively pursuing growth through ongoing learning, data analysis, and collaboration with diverse stakeholder groups. Committed to cultivating inclusive learning environments that prioritize the eradication of harassment, discrimination, and bullying.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Executive Director
San Francisco Unified School District
10.2024 - Current
Ensured District-wide compliance with State and Federal law and District policies related to Title IX, Uniform Complaint Procedures, Nondiscrimination, Bullying & Harassment, and Hate-Motivated Behavior
Managed all procedural elements for Equity-related complaint procedures, including assigning investigators, creating investigation plans, coordinating supportive measures, facilitating informal resolutions, and reviewing quality and timeliness of all work products
Simultaneously managed a high volume of complaints, including 35-45 Title IX complaints, 5-10 Uniform Complaints, and 8-12 Williams Complaints, while also providing consultation on an additional 20-30 reports of possible discrimination, bullying, and/or harassment.
Coordinated with and provided guidance to District and site leaders in response to all Equity-related complaints and incidents
Supervised and supported Office of Equity teammates with a focus on consistent, high quality work and continuous improvement
Ensured all documentation requirements are met and records are maintained in a way that enhances District's capacity for responding to and preventing future complaints
Collaborated with other members of the Legal Department to interpret and incorporate evolving State and Federal laws in alignment with the District's values and vision
Supported the District's efforts to meet all requirements of Federal Program Monitoring and Civil Rights Review
Senior Manager, Office of Equity
San Francisco Unified School District
06.2022 - 10.2024
Acted as a District-level expert in Title IX and Bullying & Harassment policies, ensuring compliance with Board Policy and various State and Federal laws and requirements
Served as the Title IX Coordinator for a large, diverse public school District in a dynamic setting
Developed systems and resources to support leaders across the District in implementing Title IX policies and procedures
Acted as Investigator for more than 20 Title IX cases under the 2020 Federal Title IX regulations
Acted as Decision-Maker for 2-5 Title IX cases under the 2020 Federal Title IX regulations
Coordinated the District's efforts to transition from the 2020 Title IX regulations to the 2024 Title IX regulations, including drafting revised policies and administrative regulations, designing tools to support effective and consistent implementation, and consulting with various District bodies on required updates.
Developed and facilitated trainings for over 1000 District employees
Coordinated and supported District site leaders in implementing the 2024 Title IX regulations in response to over 40 complaints since August 1, 2024.
Drafted or assisted in drafting Notices of Allegations, Investigations Reports, Determination Letters, Informal Resolution Agreements, Outcome Letters, and various other formal documents for more than 300 matters
Partnered with school site and District leaders to ensure effective and consistent application of District best practices
Developed an approach to implementing Title IX federal regulations that is both compliant and trauma-informed and coached site and District leaders in implementing this approach
Developed and managed public-facing and District intranet website content
Worked in collaboration with other Office of Equity teammates to support Federal Program Monitoring, Uniform Complaint Procedures, Williams Complaint Procedures and other projects related to ensuring the District's compliance with Civil Rights state and federal requirements.
Assistant Principal
Ruth Asawa School of the Arts
07.2019 - 06.2022
Built an inclusive and supportive school culture through individual interactions with students and families, professional development for staff, and implementing a clear, values-driven methodology for school planning.
Developed a systematic approach to cultivating school culture using the Response-to-Intervention tiered model.
Coordinated monthly "Summit Days" focusing on centering historically marginalized peoples and topics and fostering an inclusive and diverse educational experience for students and staff.
Managed teacher and student leadership teams to design student-focused goals and aligned action plans.
Cultivated a culture of data-based decision making by regularly collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data and leading teams to center findings in their planning.
Oversaw the development and enforcement of disciplinary policies and procedures using a restorative framework focused on learning, growth, and repair.
Served as school-site Title IX coordinator and oversaw related investigation and disciplinary proceedings.
Delivered exemplary professional learning opportunities and transformational leadership strategies to improve instructional capacity, school culture, and student outcomes.
Collaborated with the school Administration Team to manage school operations, schedules, and systems.
Evaluated teacher instruction as part of annual evaluation cycle and provided teachers with actionable coaching steps to improve practice and student experience.
Created and implemented multiple systems for communication to enhance trust, transparency, and partnership across stakeholder groups.
Created engaging and effective learning environment for students by supporting teachers to be reflective, equity-focused practitioners.
Managed student health, counseling, and psychological services.
Collaborated with teams, students, and families to address and resolve various individual and school-wide issues.
Assistant Principal
Aspire Public Schools
06.2015 - 06.2019
Designed and managed implementation of school-wide discipline and incentive systems using a multi-tiered intervention (MTSS) model
Integrated restorative practices into all aspects of school-wide systems by creating aligned tools, protocols, and professional development.
Collaborated with mental health and behavioral wellness teams to design and lead school-wide integration of RULER social emotional learning curriculum
Analyzed data from multiple sources to drive continuous improvement efforts and monitor individual and community progress
Supervised, coached, and supported teaching and support staff, as well as Instructional Leadership, Grade Level Leadership, and Behavior Wellness Teams.
Designed and led regular professional learning sessions for staff focused on fostering a positive school culture and providing rigorous, engaging instruction
Provided targeted Tier 3 case management services to students based on individual strengths and areas for improvement.
Developed school-wide behavioral expectations and aligned practices and oversaw all disciplinary proceedings using a restorative framework.
Served as Title IX coordinator and oversaw all investigations and disciplinary proceedings for all related matters.
Cultivated a culture of empathy, respect, and restoration by facilitating restorative circles in a variety of settings.
Partnered with families in a variety of settings to engage families as essential stakeholders in the educational setting.
Leading for Equity Fellow
National Equity Project
09.2016 - 06.2017
Explored the ways in which race, power, privilege, and oppression interact systemically to produce predictably inequitable outcomes in schools.
Collaborated with leaders across the nation within a small cohort to interrogate my own identity and practices as well as those in place within the institutions where I work.
Designed, implemented, and adjusted an Action Research Project based on an inequity within my school site context.
Co-facilitated support groups and session reflections at the National Equity Project Leading for Equity Institute
Middle School Lead + Mentor Teacher
Aspire Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2015
Designed and adapted curriculum and instructional strategies to promote learning for a diverse group of students and needs.
Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear expectations and objectives for students.
Developed a positive and supportive classroom environment with developmentally appropriate systems and procedures.
Partnered with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Developed assessments to gauge students' progress towards learning objectives and mastery of grade level standards.
Collaborated with colleagues to enhance learning experience in and outside the classroom.
Supervised and mentored resident teachers with daily observation and coaching.
Planned and led bi-monthly common planning time with grade level and division teams.
Corps Member
Teach For America
06.2009 - 06.2011
Addressed inequities in educational outcomes by designing and implementing effective instruction within a historically underserved community.
Collaborated with teachers and corps members to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Literature & Publishing
Emerson College
Boston, MA
05.2007
Skills
Organizational leadership
Data-driven decision making
Employee supervision & capacity building
Professional development design & facilitation
Systems development & implementation
Program design, management & evaluation
Title IX compliance
Skilled practitioner of trauma-informed & restorative practices
Clear and cohesive written & oral communication
Project management
Certification
Advanced K-12 Title IX Coordination & Administration (August 2022)
Advanced K-12 Civil Rights Investigation (August 2022)
Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for K-12 Schools & Districts (September 2024)
Clear California Administrative Credential (September 2021)
Aspire Public Schools Regional Equity Institute Facilitator (2018-2019)
RULER SEL Curriculum Training (2017)
RELAY Graduate School of Education Trained Classroom Observer (2017)
Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Literature & Publishing
Emerson College
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