Core Competencies
Adult Learning
Experience with HPI, ADDIE, Gagne's 9, Kirkpatrick Model, SCORM, experiential learning, etc.
Program Design
Built training and leadership development pipelines and performance management cycles including 360 Reviews, new manager/new leader coaching, and individual contributor programs
Entrepreneurial Vision & Strategy
Part of 4 start-up teams with a focus on scaling and codifying Learning & Development systems.
Relationship Building
Built cross-functional national partnerships with leaders and subject matter experts to ensure that training initiatives and learning programs align with overall goals and resources.
Program & Change Management
Successfully merged two organizations to create a robust leadership training/learning continuum with project plans, stakeholder maps, and content design/development.
Academic and Professional Background
15 Years of Experience
Director of Talent Development,
Achievement Network
Learning Program Manager,
California Education Partners
Regional Captain - Bay Area,
EdCentro - Latinos for Education
L&D Program Manager,
Pivot Learning
Senior Director of Learning & Innovation,
Making Waves Academy
Chief Academic Officer,
Alpha Public Schools
Co-Founder,
STARR Austin Summer Camp
Founder / Designer,
Tenayuca Academy
Resident Principal,
Boston Public Schools
Lead Instructional Designer,
KIPP Texas
Instructional Facilitator,
KIPP Texas
Special Education Inclusion Teacher,
KIPP San Antonio
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Previous Work Experience
Center for Disease Detection
Toxicologist
Dermatological Products of Texas
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Education
American College of Education
Doctorate in Ed. Leadership -Â
Adult Learning & Development
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Masters in Education -
Organizational Leadership Development
University of Texas - San Antonio
Master of Science -
Cell & Molecular Biology
St. Mary's University -
San Antonio
Bachelor of Science -
Biology/Chemistry/Art
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