Alban Boucher

About Alban Boucher

Alban Boucher — Executive Educational Leader | Organizational Strategist | Community Advancement ArchitectAlban Boucher is a strategic educational leader and nonprofit executive with more than a decade of experience shaping high-performing organizations, driving institutional growth, and leading mission-critical initiatives across K–12, higher education, and community-based sectors. He holds a B.S. in Social Work from Nyack College, an M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Policy from The New School’s Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment, and an M.A. in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy from NYU Steinhardt.Alban’s career spans senior leadership roles where he has consistently delivered transformational outcomes. As Dean of Students at Uncommon Schools and former Dean Manager at New Visions for Public Schools, he has redefined school culture, strengthened operational systems, and implemented student-success frameworks that reduced disciplinary incidents by more than 70% while increasing academic engagement and family trust. His work as Community School Director at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary led to innovative partnerships, expanded wraparound services, and measurable improvements in school climate and family engagement.In the nonprofit sector, Alban served as Program Manager of the Haitian Policy Initiative within the Haitian American Caucus, where he oversaw large-scale policy research, advanced equity-centered initiatives, and built cross-sector coalitions addressing systemic challenges affecting immigrant and diaspora communities. His leadership is marked by data-informed decision-making, organizational design expertise, and the ability to mobilize diverse stakeholders toward shared outcomes.Known for his executive presence, cultural fluency, and strategic mindset, Alban brings strong competencies in operational leadership, strategic planning, talent development, partnership cultivation, and crisis management. Fluent in Haitian Creole and conversational in French, he is also an experienced public speaker and community advocate with a demonstrated commitment to educational equity and economic mobility.Across every role, Alban is recognized for his capacity to build systems, develop people, and lead organizations through periods of change and growth. His work is grounded in integrity, innovation, and a deep dedication to expanding opportunity for underserved communities.

Experience

1. History Teacher

   Uncommon Schools

   Aug 2019 — Present

   Increased student acumen in History while increasing reading and inquiry skills throughout a school year; 2022 Gilder Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year Award Nominee· Increased Interim Assessment grades from 30%-68%. · Organize and revise course materials regularly. · Model effective oral and written communication to engage students effectively.· Set clear course expectations & evaluate student performances. · Coached JV Boys Basketball and Track & Field Team· 2022 Gilder Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year Award Nominee

Education

• New York University

  MA in Educational Leadership, Poltics and Advocacy , Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2017 — 2019

• Alliance University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Work

  2005 — 2009

• High school for Health Professions and Human Services

  High School, General Studies

  2001 — 2005

• Relay Graduate School of Education

  Master's Degree, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

• The New School

  Masters, Non- Profit Management

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Research
• Case Management
• Organizational Development
• Teaching
• Higher Education
• Public Speaking
• Program Evaluation
• Grants
• Psychotherapy
• Public Policy
• Qualitative Research
• Non-Profits
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Nonprofits
• Workshop Facilitation
• Interventions
• Policy
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Youth Development
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Services
• Case Managment
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Fundraising
• Event Planning