Kristen Sueing
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Office of Schools
Washington,DC
14
years of professional experience
I build the systems that help high-performing organizations succeed. Throughout my career, I have been drawn to complex challenges that require strategic thinking, operational discipline, and collaborative leadership. I am known for bringing order to ambiguity, anticipating challenges before they arise, and building trust across diverse stakeholders. With more than thirteen years of leadership experience, I partner with executives to translate data into action, improve organizational performance, and create scalable systems that support thoughtful, high-quality decision making. I lead with the belief that the strongest organizations are sustained through collaboration, integrity, and people-centered leadership.
Work History
Director, School Leader Recruitment and Selection
3 Years 7 Months- Lead strategy and operations for districtwide executive talent systems supporting organizational decision-making across one of the district's largest public organizations.
- Designed and launched the Leadership Pathways System, a platform integrating workforce analytics, succession planning, leadership development, and performance data into a centralized executive decision-support system.
- Partner with executive leadership, Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology, and Operations to implement strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and improve operational consistency.
- Develop governance frameworks, standardized evaluation methodologies, and operational workflows that improve efficiency, transparency, and decision quality.
- Translate quantitative and qualitative data into strategic recommendations influencing executive hiring, succession planning, and organizational priorities.
- Lead confidential, high-stakes executive selection processes requiring discretion, analytical rigor, policy interpretation, and stakeholder alignment.
- Supervise and develop staff while managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Project Director, Strategic Initiatives
1 Year- Directed organization-wide initiatives requiring coordination across operations, legal, communications, technology, and executive leadership.
- Managed implementation planning, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change for high-impact strategic initiatives.
- Designed scalable operational programs informed by performance metrics, stakeholder feedback, and continuous improvement.
- Identified implementation risks and developed strategies that improved execution and organizational outcomes.
Founding Teacher in Residence Program Director & Adjunct Professor
2 YearsAssistant Principal | Regional Lead
4 Years- Led operations within a fast-paced, performance-driven environment balancing staffing, scheduling, budgets, stakeholder communications, and organizational priorities.
- Designed leadership development systems supporting administrators across seven campuses.
- Managed departmental budgets and operational planning while aligning resources with strategic priorities.
- Built collaborative leadership structures that improved organizational culture and operational effectiveness.
- Reduced exclusionary discipline by 20% through systems redesign, staff coaching, and data-informed decision-making.
Teacher, Grade Team Lead, & Instructional Coach
5 YearsEducation
Master of Management Studies - Public Education Management
National Principal Academy Fellowship
Master of Education - Instructional Practice
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Sociology
Skills
Strategy & Operations
Organizational Performance
Executive Decision Support
Operational Planning
Data Analytics & Visualization
Process Optimization
Project Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Governance & Policy
LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
- Strategic Foresight | Recognized for identifying risks, anticipating organizational needs, and solving problems before they become barriers
- Systems Builder | Designs scalable operational processes and decision-making frameworks that improve consistency, efficiency, and organizational performance.
- Trusted Collaborative Partner | Builds authentic relationships across functions, earning credibility through integrity, empathy, and follow-through.
- Calm Under Pressure | Thrives in complex, fast-moving environments requiring thoughtful judgment, adaptability, and sound decision-making
SELECTED LEADERSHIP IMPACT
- Built an enterprise leadership intelligence platform: Designed and launched the Leadership Pathways System, a districtwide executive decision-support platform serving 117 schools and now used by executive leadership to inform talent strategy, succession planning, and organizational decision-making.
- Delivered organizational continuity: Achieved 100% leadership vacancies filled by the organization's annual staffing deadline for three consecutive years, ensuring uninterrupted leadership across one of the nation's largest urban public school systems.
- Designed executive decision-making frameworks: Developed standardized governance and evaluation frameworks that improved consistency, transparency, and executive decision-making
- Led cross-functionally: Led enterprise-wide initiatives requiring collaboration across Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology, executive leadership, and external partners to improve organizational performance.
- Supported strategic oversight of a $1M+ operating budget, partnering on resource planning and investment decisions.
Timeline
Director, School Leader Recruitment and Selection
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Office of Schools
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Project Director, Strategic Initiatives
DCPS, Office of Strategic School Planning
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Founding Teacher in Residence Program Director & Adjunct Professor
Relay Graduate School of Education
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Assistant Principal | Regional Lead
KIPP Nashville
01.2018 - 01.2022Read More
Teacher, Grade Team Lead, & Instructional Coach
KIPP Academy Nashville & Teach for America
01.2013 - 01.2018Read More
Yale University
Master of Management Studies from Public Education Management
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Relay Graduate School of Education
National Principal Academy Fellowship
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Lipscomb University
Master of Education from Instructional Practice
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Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts and Science from Sociology
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