Assessment, Accountability, and Compliance:  Houston Independent School District

Cross-Functional Team Member (July 2023 – Present)

Research Specialist (August 2022 – July 2023)

• Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled in assembling, motivating, and leading cross-functional teams while aligning expectations across executive leadership, campus administrators, and key stakeholders. Serve as a thought partner to district leaders, bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to drive measurable improvements.
• Policy Development & Compliance – Spearheaded the district’s response to a state-issued corrective action plan for Individual Graduation Committees (IGC), creating guidance recognized by the State of Texas as an exemplar and adopted as a model for other districts.
• Data Governance & Accountability – Strengthened reporting accuracy and compliance by establishing monitoring systems and data review protocols that improved accountability across 175,000 students and 270+ campuses while serving as a model for other teams.
• Transforming Data into Actionable Insights – Proven ability to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives, designing dashboards, performance metrics, and board reports that influence decision-making at the highest levels.
• Driving Organizational & Process Improvements – Designed and implemented efficient board reporting processes that enhanced compliance standing and public perception, while streamlining reporting and professional development strategies to align with district priorities.
• Leadership in Change & Transformation – Experienced in leading through organizational change, maintaining a strategic and diplomatic approach to problem-solving, and driving high-impact outcomes while fostering stakeholder collaboration.
• Coaching & Team Development – Established a collaborative, high-performing team environment, mentoring colleagues in best practices for compliance, reporting, and data analysis to improve efficiency and project success.
• Effective Communication & Advocacy – Recognized for strong verbal and written communication skills, delivering impactful presentations, securing buy-in through empathy and shared vision, and challenging established practices to advocate for higher accountability and student-focused improvements.