Ellen Wilkinson
Regional Director of Education-southeast Region @Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
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WORK HISTORY
Regional Director of Education-southeast Region @Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI, US
Regional education leader responsible for driving JA’s program strategy, implementation, and impact in metro Milwaukee and the Southeast Region of Wisconsin. Drive Regional Education Strategy-Lead the development and execution of the Southeast Wisconsin education strategy-Track and share K–12 education trends and insights with the Leadership Team-Cultivate new district-level relationships per quarter; secure new school partnerships annually-Develop custom program proposals aligned with schools’ priorities. Ensure Learning Experience Success-Manage and refine the program mix to meet regional impact goals and funder commitments-Expand programming through community partners (e.g, youth-serving organizations) annually-Ensure inclusive program access for all students -Maintain a strong working relationship with key partner, Milwaukee Public Schools, co-developing success metrics. Set, Measure, and Achieve Education Goals-Propose and implement metrics for student impact (instructional time, student outcomes, and reach)-Set clear, measurable goals for the education team and hold members accountable-Work with the Evaluation team to measure program outcomes and implement improvements based on teacher, volunteer, and student feedback-Partner with the statewide evaluation team to recommend enhancements based on findings. Lead and Align the Education Team-Serve as the direct leader for Southeast Wisconsin education and volunteer staff-Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing team-Provide regular feedback and coaching to drive performance-Maintain a visible, proactive leadership presence, staying connected to the team’s daily work. Expand JA’s Brand and Partnerships-Represent JA in the community to increase visibility and credibility-Identify opportunities for new volunteer, business, and education partnerships
EDUCATION
Universidad de Alcalá
Masters of Arts in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture, Education
University of Minnesota
Certificate in Translation and Interpretation-Medical Track, Language Interpretation and Translation
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Studies, Political Science
SKILLS
ABOUT ELLEN WILKINSON
I am a mission-driven servant leader, driven to positively impact my community through education, community engagement and empowerment. As an executive leader I move the needle through financial analysis, effective team leadership, and community partnerships. I work with the goal to provide educators with the maximum resources and support possible. Over 15 years working in education, I have gained creativity, critical thinking, and relationship skills making me a highly efficient, productive, and collaborative leader.SPECIALITIESRelationship ManagementProject ManagementDevelopment Planning and StrategyEvent PlanningCommunity DevelopmentBudget Creation and ManagementGrant Management: Research and Writing, Grant Calendar Creation, Budget Creation, ManagementStewardship, Policies and Procedure CreationSpanish/English Language Services: Translation, Editing, Copy Writing and Proofing, Consecutive and Simultaneous InterpretationGovernance/Board RelationsChange ManagementSOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGYSalesforce, Raiser\'s Edge, PeopleSoft Financials, Concur, PowerSchool, Donor Snap, Mailchimp, Microsoft Office Suite, File Maker Pro, SchoolDude, SurveyMonkey, Google Docs
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