Ivanna J

Director, Family & Community Engagement

KIPP NYC • Full time

Dec 2024 - Present • 1 yr 10 mos

- Lead network-level family and community engagement strategy, translating organizational priorities into practical systems, resources, and programs that strengthen partnerships between schools, families, and communities. - Partner across functions and with school-based leaders to design and implement family engagement initiatives that build staff and family capacity and support student success. - Develop and facilitate professional learning, tools, and guidance for staff on family engagement, community outreach, and effective partnership practices. - Manage relationships with community organizations and external partners, connecting schools and families to resources, opportunities, and strategic partnerships. - Oversee family-focused events, workshops, and engagement resources while using participation data, stakeholder feedback, and program outcomes to inform continuous improvement.

Founder & Education Consultant

Etsy • Lavoratore autonomo

Sep 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 1 mo

Founder of an education consulting firm supporting students, families, schools, and organizations through college access, family and community engagement, youth development, program strategy, and customized educational resources. -Provide personalized college admissions coaching, including application strategy, essays, résumés, activity lists, college planning, and interview preparation. -Develop practical tools, guides, workbooks, and resources that help students and families navigate educational decisions with greater clarity and confidence. -Consult with schools and organizations on family engagement, student success, program strategy, capacity building, and community partnerships. -Provide bilingual English and Spanish support for students and families.

Associate Director, College Access & Success

Student Leadership Network • Full time

Feb 2019 - Nov 2024 • 5 yrs 9 mos

-Led multi-market college-access expansion across Buffalo, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Atlanta, and Miami, driving implementation, partner-school support, and program growth beyond New York City. -Managed implementation and ongoing support for a portfolio of partner schools through strategic coaching, recurring site-based consultation, performance monitoring, and targeted problem-solving. -Designed tools, processes, and learning resources to strengthen staff knowledge, competencies, and consistent program implementation. -Led monthly review of program and student milestone data to identify trends, assess progress, and guide data-informed adjustments with partner schools. -Communicated program performance, student outcomes, implementation progress, and personnel matters to senior leadership to support organizational decision-making.