Courtney Popp
Director of Grants and Special Projects @Jason Learning
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Grants and Special Projects @Jason Learning
Ashburn, VA, US
Designed and launched a pilot competitive career exploration event for 200+ students across Washington, D.C, creating a scalable model for connecting learners with real-world career pathways in CyberSecurity and Digital Infrastructure occupations.• Lead federal and private foundation funding strategy for workforce development and education programs, identifying emerging opportunities and developing compelling grant proposals.• Cultivate and manage relationships with industry sponsors to secure event sponsorships, positioning the organization as a convener of cross-sector career readiness initiatives.• Drive strategic partnership development to expand the organization\'s catalogue of stackable credentials, strengthening postsecondary and workforce pathway offerings.• Manage executive thought leadership and external communications strategy, including the CEO\'s LinkedIn presence, to elevate organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement.
EDUCATION
University of Colorado Denver
Master of Arts - MA, Political Science
University of Lynchburg
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
SKILLS
ABOUT COURTNEY POPP
I’m a strategic program leader with a deep commitment to building equitable, future-ready education and workforce systems. With over a decade of experience across government, nonprofit, and industry sectors, I bring strong product ownership capabilities: translating vision into actionable roadmaps, aligning stakeholders, prioritizing outcomes, and driving measurable impact. I specialize in designing scalable workforce development initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and forging public-private partnerships that close talent gaps and expand access to opportunity.
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