Meacie Fairfax
Burlington,VT
Summary
Strategic, equity-focused leader with 15+ years of experience driving systemic change across K-12 and higher education through direct support, research, technical assistance, policy transformation, coalition building, and philanthropy. Expertise in aligning funding, policy, and community-driven practice to achieve equitable educational outcomes. Recognized for collaboratively developing strategies and tools that center communities and influence educational systems and policy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategy Director, Institutional Transformation
Complete College America
08.2022 - Current
- Lead strategic initiatives across 53 states, systems, and consortia, driving innovative solutions in digital equity, institutional transformation, and equitable student supports
- Facilitate and co-create national coalitions focused on AI ethics, accessibility, and essential student needs, emphasizing community voice and cross-sector collaboration
- Develop policy-influencing tools such as digital learning assessment frameworks and AI adoption briefs, informing funding and equity-centered investments by global, national, and regional funders
- Led the launch of Complete College America's first student advisory for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), and rural and private institutions, shifting organizational approaches toward inclusive, community-rooted practices
- Relaunched and managed the national podcast "CCA on the Air," advancing narratives that influence national policy conversations and elevate equity-driven institutional innovations
Associate Director, Student Success Research, Tech Division
EAB Global
04.2016 - 08.2022
- Contributed to and led 12+ original research studies, experience design mapping, and go-to-market strategies for technology offerings
- 25+ content pieces delivered, including national presentations, white papers, podcast episodes, blogs, and toolkits, which resulted in a 21% increase in resource usage
- Mentored junior staff members, guiding professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
Senior Analyst, Community College Research, Tech Division
EAB Global
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Launched an innovative in-house grant program in 3 months to support community college procurement and track success technology, resulting in $12M in revenue
- Launched and established internal best practices and scripting for competitive technology bids, optimizing cross-collaboration and efficiency
- Co-led research on Guided Pathways, stop-out trends, and grant strategy; advised 20+ colleges on aligning funding proposals with student success goals and institutional transformation
Scholarship Development Officer
College Success Foundation
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Acquired the first educational technology grant for the My Brothers' Keeper initiative, benefiting 1,200+ students in middle school and high school further actualizing the overall strategy of scalable success
- Improved grant and data measurement deliverables for 5 programs resulted in improved decision-making to identify opportunities and ensure program fidelity
Special Assistant
College Success Foundation
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed and executed streamlining operational processes, resulting in a 15% improvement in executive efficiency
- Served as research and evaluation liaison for the development department, analyzing data and producing targeted reports that optimized fundraising strategies, leading to a 20% increase in donor engagement and contributions
Education Development Officer
P.S. Arts
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Advised and supported the Director in growing revenue by 20% by identifying and focusing on higher-likelihood individuals and by creating interaction opportunities with current funders
- Diversified annual membership options, resulting in a 42% increase in special event attendees and expanding organizational outreach
Senior Associate
Isaacson Miller
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Successfully led executive searches for 35+ education colleges and organizations, resulting in a 30% improvement in leadership diversity and contributing to the expansion of inclusive excellence across the industry
- Codified best practices for inclusive candidate pools across the organization, which resulted in a 30% increase in expanded diversification
Education
Master of Arts - Integrated Communications
Emerson College
Boston, MA12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2000
Skills
- Strategic systems transformation
- Policy influence and public partnership
- Coalition design and community engagement
- Field-building and cross-sector collaboration
COMMUNITY
- Board Member, Community Sailing Center
- Inaugural Chair, Council for AI, Complete College America
- Organizational Lead, Racial Equity Justice Institute (REJI), Bridgewater State University
- Member, Federal Basic Needs Strategy Group
- Member, Unlikely Riders
- Member, Hewlett Foundation OER Community
Awards
- Top DEIB Leader Walk the Walk Award, 01/2022, Untapped
- Connectedness Award, 01/2019, EAB
- OD50 Fellow, On Deck
Professional Development
- Change Management Training, Prosci
- Prompt Engineering Specialization, Vanderbilt University
- Strategies for Effective Facilitation, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Foundations for Humane Technology, Center for Humane Technology
Timeline
Strategy Director, Institutional Transformation
Complete College America
08.2022 - Current
Associate Director, Student Success Research, Tech Division
EAB Global
04.2016 - 08.2022
Senior Analyst, Community College Research, Tech Division
EAB Global
04.2014 - 01.2016
Scholarship Development Officer
College Success Foundation
04.2014 - 01.2016
Special Assistant
College Success Foundation
04.2014 - 01.2016
Education Development Officer
P.S. Arts
08.2011 - 08.2012
Senior Associate
Isaacson Miller
07.2007 - 09.2009
Master of Arts - Integrated Communications
Emerson College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Michigan State University
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