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The Power of Human Capital in Education
Now more than ever, the education sector needs leaders who understand how to harness the transformative power of people to deliver positive outcomes for students.
Studies have shown time and again that the two most important factors in increasing student achievement are:
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The teacher in the classroom
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The leader of the school
Districts and other school systems allocate more than 80% of their budgets to people costs, yet many have struggled to manage this massive investment strategically to benefit our nation’s students. Human capital leaders are uniquely positioned to redefine and redesign how districts, charter management organizations (CMOs), and state education agencies (SEAs) can proactively attract, develop, and retain the most effective teachers and principals, as well as the teams that support them.
The EHCLI program is run in partnership by the Urban Schools Human Capital Academy (USHCA) and Education Pioneers (EP). Together, our organizations are committed to developing the next generation of human capital leaders to transform education by focusing on the people that make a difference in students’ lives.
About the Program
The Emerging Human Capital Leaders Initiative (EHCLI) is a professional development program that exposes participants to the most effective and innovative human capital (HC) practices in education, while building their knowledge, skills, and network to support their career advancement.
EHCLI aims to grow and strengthen the pipeline of leaders who can design and implement highly-effective human capital functions across the education sector, specifically to benefit our nation’s highest need students.
Our Vision
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Build a strong pipeline of leaders who are ready and able to assume top human capital roles in high-need school districts, charter management organizations, state education agencies, and nonprofits serving under-resourced students
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Grow a robust national network of human capital leaders who connect, collaborate, and innovate to improve student outcomes
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Help school systems shift from compliance-driven human resources practices to strategic human capital management focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining effective teachers and principals
Program Features
EHCLI is designed to prepare leaders to take on the toughest human capital (HC) challenges our school systems face. Participants will learn from experts and from one another, increase their effectiveness in their current roles, clarify their future career goals, and be positioned for advancement to more senior levels of human capital leadership.
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Learn from HC experts and fellow participants | Increase your current effectiveness | Clarify your professional goals | Position yourself to advance to the next level |
The program includes:
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Two in-person convenings with expert facilitators and experienced panelists
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Convening #1 - October 21 - 24, 2019 (DC Metro Area)
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Convening #2 - March 23 - 25, 2020 (Denver, CO)
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Virtual intersession learning experiences (Q&A with industry experts, best-practice sharing, deep dives on strategic human capital topics, etc.)
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Structured peer learning teams
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Individualized leadership and career coaching support
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Exposure to accomplished human capital leaders in the field
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Case studies of human capital reform efforts
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Feedback and support on how to apply learning to individual human capital priorities
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Access to all 100+ EHCLI alumni and the broader EP and USHCA networks
Benefits
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Participants will benefit from access to experts, immersive learning experiences, coaching resources, and networking opportunities to maximize their potential as future human capital leaders. We aim to accelerate participants’ career development and prepare them for increasingly senior human capital roles in education.
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Districts, charter management organizations, state education agencies, and education-support organizations will benefit from a growing pipeline of leaders who are better equipped to be effective human capital leaders.
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The education sector will benefit from a more robust network of human capital professionals who can promote and share best practices, resources, and lessons learned to help drive improved student achievement.
Application Process and Program Logistics
We are seeking emerging human capital (HC) leaders with a high degree of potential and a deep commitment to the communities where they work. Most participants will likely be one to two steps away from the most senior human capital leadership positions in a large urban district or state education agency, or one step away from senior human capital positions in small to mid-sized districts, charter management organizations, or nonprofits.
Qualifications
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Experience in human capital or related function in a district, charter management organization, state education agency, or related education organization
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Accomplished results-oriented performer with at least 5 years of work experience
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Aspires to a more senior level of human capital leadership in an urban district or other school system
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Demonstrated track record in managing people, teams, and/or complex projects and initiatives
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Passion for serving high-need students and communities through your work
Timeline for Fall 2019 Cohort
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Application deadline |
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 |
Participant announcement |
Early September 2019 |
Convening #1 |
October 21-24, 2019 |
Intersession Learning |
October 2019 - March 2020 |
Convening #2 |
March 23-25, 2020 |
Program completion |
April 2020 |
Tuition
Tuition covers a small portion of the total program cost and ensures the commitment of participants and their employers. We encourage participants to work with their employers to sponsor all or part of their tuition and travel costs. Some need-based financial aid will be available, but we ask that all participants and/or their employers make a minimal contribution.
For more specific tuition information, please review the Program Information Sheet.
Questions
- Review the Program Information Sheet.
- For more information, please contact EHCLI@educationpioneers.org.
Apply for Fall 2019 Cohort |
Refer |
Application closed on July 17. |
Meet EHCLI Participants // 2019 / 2018 / 2017 / 2016 / 2015
Fall 2019 Cohort |
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Name | Title | Organization |
Desiree' Beckett | Director of Talent Acquisition | STRIVE Prep |
Ernest Blackwell | Director of Program & Partnerships | Urban Teachers |
Anthony Buatti | Director of Recruitment Operations, Outreach, and Data |
Mastery Schools of Philadelphia and Camden
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Felicia Butts | Director of Teacher Residencies |
Chicago Public Schools
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Jessica Doherty | Manager, Performance Evaluation |
Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Candice Durham | Managing Director, People Operations |
Achievement Prep Public Charter Schools
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Jordan Eason | Employee Relations Specialist |
Little Rock School District
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Jill Farrara | Managing Director of Talent |
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
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Rachael Tutwiler Fortune | President |
Jacksonville Public Education Fund
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Elaine Gallagher | HR Partner |
The School District of Palm Beach County
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Karly Gelardi | Director of National Recruitment |
IDEA Public Schools
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Lindsay Haldeman | Vice President, Northeast Region |
Achievement Network
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Jerica Johnson | Talent Acquisition Manager |
Hamilton County Schools
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Stephen Lee | Manager of Administrator Staffing and Credentials |
San Francisco Unified School District
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Quentin Liggins | Director of Talent Acquisition, Retention and Development |
Tulsa Public Schools
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Kate Malekoff | Director of Human Resources and Talent Operations |
DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)
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Sara Metzger | Director, Recruitment |
School District of Philadelphia
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Tarah Mohika | Director of Recruitment and Resource Management |
The Community Group, Inc
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Jessica Papia | Director Employee Effectiveness |
Baltimore City Public Schools
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Sanjay Ramji | Data & Design Manager, Human Capital Management |
Dallas Independent School District
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Michael Simmons | Director, Talent Management |
Seattle Public Schools
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Sara Taylor | Managing Director, Talent and HR |
Rocky Mountain Prep
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LaChon Winston | Senior Human Resources Partner |
Prince George's County Public Schools
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Maya Wyche | Chief Talent Officer | FirstLine Schools |
2018 Cohort |
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Name | Title | Organization |
Cecily Adams | Executive Data Strategy Coordinator | Prince George's County Public Schools |
Vincena Allen | Chief College Success Officer | The SEED Foundation |
Jon Barrows | Director of Data & Analytics, Human Capital | Boston Public Schools |
Meagan Comb | Director for Educator Effectiveness | MA Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
Jennifer Duarte | Director of Human Capital | KIPP LA Public Schools |
Swen Ervin | Manager, Classified Staffing | San Francisco Unified School District |
Socorro Espinoza | Director of Educator Effectiveness | ESC1 Education Service Center Region One |
Meladee Evans | Co-Director of Talent Strategy | KIPP New Orleans Schools |
Seana Flanagan | Director of Educator Growth & Development | New Mexico Public Education Department |
Maelle Fonteneau | Senior Advisor, People & Engagement | Turnaround for Children |
Valerie Green | Talent Acquisition Program Manager, Education | The Wonderful Company |
Christine Judson | Director of Talent Acquisition | Chicago Public Schools |
Tim Kubrick | Human Resources Partner | Palm Beach County School District |
Megan Lonergan | Director of Employee Relations | Aurora Public Schools |
Riddhi (Ria) Mehta | Associate Director | New York City Department of Education |
Sharon Pertiller | Executive Officer of Human Resources | Metro Nashville Public Schools |
Ruby Powell-Dennis | Director of Outreach | New Memphis Institute |
Pedro Roman | Executive Director for Human Resources | Newburgh Enlarged School District |
Dyan Sellers | Manager, Teacher Recruitment | Baltimore City Public Schools |
Mary Ann Spracher | Director of Talent & Interim Human Resources Director | Wayside Schools |
Cheryl Stidham | Director of Talent Acquisition | Wake County Public School System |
Juan Taveras | Chief of Human Resources & Administrative Officer | NYC Outward Bound Schools |
Lilla Toal-Mandsager | Director of Educator Effectiveness & Leadership Development | South Carolina Department of Education |
Deanna Vasilakis | Director of Recruitment | Uncommon Schools |
Larnell Vickers | Assistant Director of Recruitment | Democracy Prep Public Schools |
Mindy Weidman Duchi | Chief Performance Officer | BRICK |
Nicole Wellman-Noble | Vice President of People Development | Bright Star Schools |
Anna Westlund | Director of Recruitment | Saint Louis Public Schools |
Nicole Wolden | Director of Growth and Performance | Denver Public Schools |
2017 Cohort |
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Name |
Title |
Organization |
Alexandra Arroyo | Senior Director of Talent Development | YES Prep Public Schools |
Pam Awbrey | Senior I Director of Staffing | IDEA Public Schools |
Liza Bento | Director of Human Capital Strategy & School Support | Salem Public Schools |
Elizabeth Bleier | Director of Talent Acquisition | KIPP St. Louis |
Claire Brown | Director of Talent Management | Partnership for Los Angeles Schools |
Taylor Brown | Director of Strategy | Indianapolis Public Schools |
Katie Clymer | Director of Talent Acquisition | Denver Public Schools |
Ben Crosby | Director of Teammate Effectiveness | Aspire Public Schools |
Alicia De La Rosa | Co-Vice President of Recruitment | Achivement First |
Kesha DeJarnett | Director of Talent Improvement | DC Public Schools |
Leslyn Jones-Petitt | Employment Services Manager | Seattle Public Schools |
Valerie Evans | Chief Talent Officer | Achievement Prep |
Randall Fowler | Director of Talent & Organization Management | KIPP Dallas - Fort Worth |
Candice Frazier | Talent Manager | KIPP New Orleans Schools |
Lisa Friscia | Vice President of Talent Development | Democracy Prep Public Schools |
Emily Ganyo | Director of Human Capital & Human Resources | Green Dot Public Schools Washington |
Logan Hall | Educator Evaluation Supervisor | Human Resources - Salt Lake City School District |
Quiyana Hall | Director of HR & Labor Relations | OSSE |
Laura Henderson | Senior Director of Talent | Summit Public Schools |
Paul Hughes | Director of Recruitment & Hiring | Noble Network of Charter Schools |
Robert Kelsey | Manager of Strategic Staffing | Boston Public Schools |
Jason Kennedy | Director of Talent Acquistion | Wake County Public School System |
Sarah Koegler | Sr. Managing Director of Human Assets | Teach for America |
Sean McDonald | Director, Office of Talent Acquisition & Management | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Lindsey Osborne | Talent Acquisition Manager | Shelby County Schools |
Grace Pun | Manager, Administrative Staffing & Credentials | San Francisco Unified School District |
Meg Robinson-Li | Senior Director, Talent | Rocketship Education |
Darin Simmons | Deputy Chief, Employee Services | DC Public Schools |
Anne Williams | Senior Director | NYC DOE |
Celeste Williams | Chief of Talent | Jersey City Public Schools |
2016 Cohort |
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Name |
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Organization |
Laura Alvarez | Vice President of Human Resources | Alliance College-Ready Public Schools |
Darell (DJ) Brooks | Director of Strategy & Logistics, Bancroft Elementary School | DC Public Schools |
Kevin Bryant | Director of Recruiment | Uncommon Schools |
Jordan Carlton | Manager of Talent Acquisition | Dallas Independent School District |
Jolene Chavira | Program & Policy Development Advisor | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Yanika Daniels | Senior Consultant | YSD Consultants, LLC |
Bradley Eddy | Director of Certified Talent | Tulsa Public Schools |
Diana Harrison | Chief Talent Officer | Breakthrough Schools |
Sarah Hausman | Senior Director of Programs | FoodCorps |
Jessica Heard | Deputy Chief, Talent Acquistion | DC Public Schools |
Debbie Hearty | Chief HR Officer | Denver Public Schools |
Nakia James-Jenkins | Senior Director, Talent | KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools |
Jared Joiner | Executive Director of Strategy & Communications | San Francisco Unified School District |
Shyam Kumar | Founder & CEO | NorthStar Education Partners |
Victoria Lautsch | Chief of Staff | UP Education Network |
Griselda Lopez | Assistant Principal of Instruction | IDEA Public Schools |
Samantha Matamoros-Rangel | Director of Human Capital | Green Dot Public Schools |
Diana Meyer | Senior Director, Human Resources | Uplift Education |
Emily Nielson | Head, Human Assets | IDEA Public Schools |
Ben Ochstein | Director of Talent | KIPP Bay Area Schools |
Jeannine Porter | HR Division Director | Irving Independent School District |
Sheila Redick | Director of HR Strategy & Operations | Seattle Public Schools |
Michael Ripski | Vice Presidnet, People & Culture | ANet |
Kimberly Roberts | Senior Director of Talent | Propel Schools |
Soraya Verjee | Chief Talent Officer | Collegiate Academis |
Erin Warner | Executive Assistant | State of Hawaii Department of Education |
Katherine Wieland | President & Owner | Wieland Consulting, Inc. |
2015 Cohort |
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Organization |
Lisa Ahn
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Organizational Consultant and Leadership Coach
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Lisa Ahn Consulting and Coaching
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Libby Bain
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Director of Talent
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KIPP New Orleans Schools
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Haliday Douglas
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Director of Talent Strategy and Management
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Saint Louis Public Schools
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Michael Fletcher
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Director of Human Resources
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Marion P. Thomas Charter School
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Sylvia Flowers
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Executive Director, Educator Talent
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Tennessee Department of Education
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Scott Gaiber | Program Director | Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders |
Paula Gama Garcia | Senior Vice President | Teach For America |
Jacqueline Greer | Executive Director, DC | Urban Teachers |
Sydney Henriques-Payne | Chief of Staff | The Future Project |
Clara Hess | Chief of Staff, Advisory Support | Teach For America |
Jill Hulnick | Deputy Chief Talent Officer | New Jersey Department of Education |
Christina Jordan | Executive Director of HR & Talent Management | Chicago Public Schools |
Leslie Krol Gabbianelli | Client Manager | EdTec |
Matthew Lyons | Chief Talent Officer | Chicago Public Schools |
Kara Maguire | VP of People | Aspire Public Schools |
Arthur Mills IV | Executive Director, Talent Management and Organizational Strategy | Fulton County Schools |
Dominique Morris | Director, The Broad Residency in Urban Education | The Broad Center |
Chauncey Nartey | Associate | Goldman Sachs |
Lauren O'Mara | Chief Storyteller | Appleseed |
Raushawna Price | Senior Director, Talent Acquisition | Wake County Public Schools |
Kendra-Lee Rosati | Vice President, Coaching | Teach For America |
Zack Scott | Executive Director, Office of Human Capital | Boston Public Schools |
Larisa Shambaugh | Chief Talent Officer | Newark Public Schools |
Elizabeth Stamberger | Associate Director, Ecosystem and School Support | Denver Public Schools |
Cordelia Tullous | Managing Director | Step Up |