Janae Landers

• Achieved rapid promotion from Enrollment Manager to Associate Director of Enrollment Solutions and ultimately in an interim position as Director of Enrollment Solutions. for elevating programmatic outcomes from 52% to 97% across seven cities, expanding program footprint to seven new locations nationwide.
• Increased enrollment by 1100 students focusing on improving student retention and participation utilizing Salesforce analytics to review historical quantitative and qualitative data to enhance enrollment outcomes.
• Strategically continue to shape admissions systems, enhancing efficiency and scalability across 17 US Cities. Directly oversee enrollment outcomes in Tampa FL, South FL, Washington DC/Maryland, Boston, Providence, and Chicago, leading local teams to successfully enroll 100% to Goal each enrollment cycle.
• Serve as a mentor, coach, and thought partner to team, new members, and cross-functionally to contribute to a more efficient process utilizing strategic and highly collaborative Leadership Style focused on empowering team and resulting in 100% employee retention rate.
• Created a collaborative network with Community Based Organization (CBOs) via networking and relationship building to increase awareness and enrollment, while maintaining a focus on budget management.

• Brought in as a strategic advisor to support a networking of farming access, community outreach, and entrepreneurship experience, to create a scalable business plan that allowed local and national access to indoor/outdoor tropical & Native plants, including local edible produce.
• Utilized sustainable food systems expertise to promote the production, expansion, and sale from edible food forest.
• Led startup initiatives by developing operational processes and conducting cost analysis to drive profitability, with emphasis on supply chain, determining appropriate selection strategies that would provide long-term returns on investment.
• Created community and local engagement and education workshops, including access to sustainable gardening practices. This led to creating an on-site quarterly Workshops and Local Market to include 20+ Vendors.
• Implemented training programs and managed staff to optimize business performance and

customer satisfaction.

• Managed statewide program delivery to 37,000 students annually, focusing on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.
• Strengthened district and corporate partnerships, ensuring program retention and growth.
• Developed strategic curricula for virtual and in-person delivery, enhancing educational impact.
• Provided leadership in volunteer management and performance bench-marking.

• Established sustainable farming education programs, emphasizing food security and community engagement. Collaborated closely with local community as thought partners establish accountability and utilizing feedback to assess nutritional needs and goals, ensuring alignment with farm initiatives.
• Organized and managed weekly Farmer's Markets across four locations, promoting local agriculture and fostering community wellness through accessible, fresh produce.
• Created and implemented a formal volunteer program, expanding community involvement and empowering volunteers through agricultural education and skills training.
• Worked closely with USDA Certified Organic Policy to ensure adherence to strict USDA standards while exceeding organic requirements to enhance sustainability efforts.
• Collaborated with farm leads to enhance community access to the farm, prioritizing affordability and inclusivity. These collaborative efforts led to a more equitable and accessible creation and distribution of the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.

• Engaged as a consultant to collaborate with Team Leads and community members, ensuring that the start-to-finish community garden project aligns with sustainability goals and benefited the identified community location in line project’s mission.
• Conducted interviews with individuals at community markets and public places to further understand the nutritional needs of different demographics in the St. Petersburg area.
• Used qualitative and quantitative data to identify grants that aligned with projects mission and work.