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Kyle E. Parsons

Minneapolis,USA

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in community engagement and diversity initiatives at Great MN Schools. Proven ability to forge strategic partnerships and manage budgets to enhance inclusion efforts. Expertise in public speaking and stakeholder engagement drives impactful change in educational landscapes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Community Engagement

GREAT MN SCHOOLS
Minneapolis, USA
01.2023 - Current

Championed advocacy, policy, and community mobilization at Great MN Schools. Forged trusted partnerships with community-based organizations on key K–12 policies. Oversaw dissemination of accessible information about education opportunities to families. Administered Changemakers fellowship, connecting influential leaders with K–12 education. Defined strategic vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion work and chaired equity committee. Presided over Community Engagement committee on board to foster community relations. Led a subgroup of MN Literacy Coalition focused on statewide literacy efforts. Acted as Interim CEO during sabbatical period to strengthen organizational leadership.

Director of Alumni Affairs and Giving

BRECK SCHOOL
Golden Valley, USA
10.2019 - Current

Fostered connectivity among Breck alumni and supporters, enabling new and enduring relationships.
Served diverse stakeholders including students, parents, alumni, and faculty to build community affinity. Cultivated multiple platforms for alumni to engage and express enthusiasm for Breck's mission.

Manager of Inclusion and Community Engagement

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
St. Paul, USA
07.2015 - 10.2019

Oversaw daily operations of Inclusion and Community Engagement department with a staff of four FTEs.
Managed budget allocations to optimize resource distribution across departmental initiatives.
Built strategic partnerships across organization to enhance inclusion and diversity efforts.
Recruited approximately 20 diverse undergraduate students annually for Fellows program.
Instructed introductory museum studies course for undergraduate Fellows to foster foundational knowledge.
Developed and managed internship opportunities for undergraduate Fellows, ensuring relevant experience.
Provided career guidance to Fellows post-program to support professional development.
Served as community liaison to strengthen relationships with marginalized communities.

Inclusion and Community Engagement Specialist

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
St. Paul, USA
05.2013 - 06.2015

Diversity Outreach Program Associate

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
St. Paul, USA
10.2010 - 06.2013

Education

Bachelor of Communications -

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Milwaukee, WI
05.2010

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Community partnerships
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, & access
  • Public speaking and facilitation
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Staff recruiting and retainment
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Volunteer management

Publications

  • MUSEUMS AS SITE FOR SOCIAL (MASS) ACTION TOOLKIT, Project Contributor, 2017
  • INTERPRETING LGBT HISTORY AT MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES, Rowman & Littlefield, 2015, Interpreting for the Next Generation: Summer History Immersion Program MN

Certification

  • ECORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, NY, Diversity and Inclusion Certificate, 05/19
  • UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, St. Paul, MN, Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM), 05/16

Demonstrable Expertise

  • Budgeting
  • Community Org. Partnerships
  • DEIA Annual Work Planning
  • Facilitation/Training
  • Recruitment/Retention Policy
  • Volunteer Management

Activities

  • JOSIE R. JOHNSON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, 06/23, 11/23
  • SUMMER FEST CAMP BOARD, 01/23, 12/26
  • JAMES P. SHANNON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, 02/18, 12/18
  • FRIENDS OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD, 01/18, 12/24
  • INTERCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT INVENTORY QUALIFIED ADMINISTRATOR, 06/17
  • ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMS Membership Committee, 01/17, 06/20
  • NEW LEADERS COUNCIL, 12/15, 08/16
  • MN CULTURAL AGILITY COLLABORATION, 03/15, 08/16

Timeline

Vice President, Community Engagement

GREAT MN SCHOOLS
01.2023 - Current

Director of Alumni Affairs and Giving

BRECK SCHOOL
10.2019 - Current

Manager of Inclusion and Community Engagement

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
07.2015 - 10.2019

Inclusion and Community Engagement Specialist

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
05.2013 - 06.2015

Diversity Outreach Program Associate

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
10.2010 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Communications -

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY