Projects

Worked with cabinet of a mid-size, not-for-profit private university to develop a data-informed strategy for attracting adult students and select partner for online academic programs. Grew enrollment by 25% within two years. 

Worked with dean's council on large R1 university to develop an enrollment growth strategy based on employer outreach and adult student recruitment and retention. Resulted in new employer-informed IT programs and 15% increase in adult student enrollment. 

Worked with education team of large consulting firm to develop a thought leadership strategy that used a social enterprise theme to align mission and revenue and engage college and university executives as community content experts. Resulted in growing market share by 15% with R2 universities. 

Worked with DC based policy advocacy organization to develop a postsecondary education analysis and publication strategy that linked college and work-based learning to economic growth. Resulted in significant media and influence on legislative language. 

Worked with economic development offices in the Northeast US to facilitate a stakeholder-driven process and create a regional economic development strategy. The strategy included:  tax incentives to promote entrepreneurship, education in stem fields to boost innovation and worker training to facilitate shifts in industry growth. Resulted in legislation and funding for tax incentives and worker training. 

Worked with regional philanthropic organization in New England to create a stakeholder engagement strategy and develop an economic mobility agenda and supporting fundraising campaign. Raised $5 million and assisted over 1000 families. 

Competency-based Associate Degrees-worked with a collaboration of nine community colleges to develop competency-based associate degrees in healthcare, information technology and greentech. Developed a set of design principles that were adaptable to different colleges, facilitated employer and faculty competency and curriculum development process, led development of marketing strategy for new degree programs. Resulted in average enrollment increase of 10% across college partners. 

Led, as contracted Executive Directior, a five-state consortium to create and launch a new work readiness credential-targeted to low-income adults without a high school diploma. Successfully created and tested a valid, relaible and legally defensible assessment. Performed due diligence and advised on successful sale of assessment to adult education publisher. 

Worked with DC-based education association to develop a leadership institute for mid-career administrators. Co-developed curriculum, delivery model, marketing strategy and pricing. 

Strategic thought partner with president of private, not-for-profit 4-year institution, in one-on-one consulation, to enhance executive  team performance, improve board engagement and enhance regional accreditation review outcomes. 

Provided expert guidance to senior leadership team of high school equivalency provider on how to leverage granular student data to create learner journey profiles for test takers.