CHIEF INNOVATION AND OUTREACH OFFICER Professional Summary Creative, social innovator extensive project experience original concept strategic development. Talents include thoughtful socially-conscious program design, systems thinking across disciplines departments, inert ability problem solve, consistent dedication authentic collaboration, even challenging circumstances. Core Qualifications Change management ability shift roles problem-solve quickly emerging organization Expertise progressive K-12 education models, instructional design, policy politics around education reform efforts Lead developer facilitator training professional growth Creative problem solving scenarios multiple variables Acute awareness budget management resource allocation Systems thinking ecological approach program development, implementation evaluation Positive, energetic believer creating culture risk-taking, reflection, humor collective best work Experience 06/2013 Current Chief Innovation Outreach Officer Company Name － City State Leadership Program Development: Provided leadership innovation, growth, development progressive K-8 education program. Defined, implemented, fostered clear transparent processes support innovation every level organization. Implemented new ways gather data measure impact around student learning, development assessment whole child. Project Management Creative Development: Identified projects strong potential allocate budgets test them. Developed prototypes gathered feedback around impact value innovative appropriate growth. Ensured alignment innovation projects vision mission ECS. Relationship Building Outreach: Empowered professional transformation professional growth experiences. Supported internal communication build brand culture. Developed external communication platforms build connection progressive education mindset throughout region. Visioning, Mission Development, Implementation: Planned, designed, conducted strategic planning sessions adhere ECS Guiding Principles mission building ecologically literate citizenry. Coordinated opportunities deep dives environmental mission reflection connection organizational culture. Conducted mindset growth opportunities faculty build leadership capacity resilience. Financial Management Budgeting: Project managed design execution 1.2 million renovation retrofit new education facility. Supported annual collaborative budgeting, annual audit, fiscal management 12 million dollar, public sector, non profit organization. 10/2014 04/2015 Consultant Green Healthy Schools Academy Company Name － City State Collaboratively researched, planned executed deep professional development experiences educators, administrators, community members around culture development systemic change. Utilized human-centered design mindset techniques support professional transformation. 06/2008 06/2013 Curriculum Architect Academic Director Company Name － City State Developed innovative curriculum model utilizes environment teaching tool. Engaged partnerships organizations develop relationships rather "one-hit-wonder" programs. Piloted alternative measurements student thinking learning. Provided leadership changing conversation around education, profession, school governance, school design. Utilized human-centered design support develop systems infrastructure "rethink school." 07/2008 07/2009 Science Educator Environmental Coordinator Company Name － City State Instructed students grade levels using non-traditional practices, including using 600+ acre park extended classroom. Developed curriculum grade levels integrating science, tech, engineering standards. Provided professional development teachers curriculum development integration content areas. Supported infrastructure, systems, early development new organization. 09/2004 09/2007 Educator Center Highly Gifted Company Name － City State Instructed 4th grade highly gifted students various levels abilities math, reading, social studies, sciences, arts. Created adapted curriculum materials instruction based curriculum blueprints elementary middle school guidelines. Worked collaboratively Washington National Opera create original operas 75 students annually. Provided basis knowledge gifted education parents, colleagues community. Taught practiced problem solving, creative problem solving creative thinking models students. 02/2001 08/2002 Account Executive Company Name － City State Coordinated executed public relation strategies, events, media placements. Discussed prepared crisis communication plans clients strategic partners. Designed implemented environmental communications programs corporate clients. Advised clients strategic philanthropy partnerships environmental education programs. 01/2000 02/2001 Account Coordinator Company Name － City State Supported media relations, media lists, outreach efforts clients. Refined materials, publications, marketing pieces. Developed internal cultural programs support fun, thoughtful, creative work environment. 05/1998 01/2000 Education Outreach Coordinator Company Name － City State Developed new Energy Resource Conservation Education program grades 2-12. Drafted grant proposals environmental education projects Pittsburgh City Schools. Designed, authored edited program newsletter publications presentations. Wrote curriculum built environment vocational middle school students. Planned teacher workshops events illustrate connections natural built environments. Education 2012 Principal Certification School Leadership Gannon University － City State 2004 Masters Curriculum Design Instruction University Maryland College － City State Creative Initiatives Teacher Education (CITE) Program 1998 BA Environmental Studies Allegheny College － City State Professional Affiliations Trained Human Centered Design Luma Institute Completed Including Ourselves Change Equation: Personal Learning Organizational Performance, Harvard University Graduate School Education Member design team Pittsburgh STEM Ecosystem sponsored Remake Learning Carnegie Science Center Member Remake Learning Network Chief proposal writer Thinking Lab HS XQ application Volunteer curriculum integration adviser Pittsburgh Opera Creator Think Out Loud monthly sessions encourage advance education profession promote educator voice redesigning schools could "look like" regionally Additional Information Pittsburgh's 40 40 Award winner (2015) Presenter Healthy Schools Summit (2016) Heinz Endowment's SyncUp Non Profit Women's Leadership Development Cohort (ongoing) Western Pennsylvania Environmental Award, (2015)- Curriculum designer Environmental Charter School (k-8) ECS Secondary Experience (9-12) Presenter collaborator regional Visual Thinking collaboration Quaker Valley School District Harvard Project Zero (2015) Speaking engagements Carnegie Mellon University, Allegheny College, Point Park University, Duquesne University (2013-2019) Panelist The Pennsylvania Partnership Green Healthy Schools Harrisburg, PA (2014) Guest blogger evolveEA's website (2014) Presenter Greenbuild (2014) Presenter National Green Schools Conference (2016) Skills expertise 21st century teaching learning, systems thinker passionate ecological literacy, human-centered design facilitator, strong written communication skills, proficiency social media community outreach, strong ability visually communicate ideas, concepts, notes, programs