Ivanna J

Director, Family & Community Engagement

KIPP NYC • Temps plein

Dec 2024 - Present • 1 yr 8 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.

Associate Director, College Access & Success

Student Leadership Network • Temps plein

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.

Site Director

Inwood Community Services • Temps plein

Jan 2008 - Jan 2016 • 8 yrs

-Led the design and implementation of youth development and after-school programming focused on student engagement, enrichment, leadership, college readiness, and belonging. -Managed program operations and supported staff in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience for students across multiple program areas. -Developed tools, resources, and training to strengthen staff practice in youth development, student engagement, and program implementation. -Built partnerships with families, schools, and community organizations to expand enrichment opportunities and strengthen student support. -Used participation data, student feedback, and program outcomes to assess effectiveness, identify areas of improvement, and guide ongoing program strategy.