Eloy Oakley

About Eloy Oakley

An experienced and nationally recognized higher education leader and a champion for equity in higher education. A clear track record of designing and implementing policy reforms that improve outcomes for students of all backgrounds. An experienced board member and advisor that actively engages in challenging the status quo. Skilled in visualizing the future and developing strategies that leverage trends, technologies and evolving perceptions in higher education.

Experience

1. Advisor

   Kiddom

   Feb 2026 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Providing strategic advice and support through the Vanguard Board of Advisors. Kiddom (kiddom.co) is the creator of Learning Intelligence Technology, a new category of AI built to support teaching and learning within high-quality instructional materials. Kiddom helps districts streamline planning, delivery, grading, and reporting while delivering actionable insight that supports stronger instruction and deeper student learning.

Education

• UC Irvine

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  1996 — 1999

• UC Irvine

  BA Environmental Analysis & Design, Environmental Policy

  1994 — 1996

• Golden West College

  None, General Education

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Higher Education
• Public Speaking
• E-Learning
• Qualitative Research
• Training
• Non-Profits
• Program Development
• Budgets
• Instructional Design
• Media Relations
• Tutoring
• Fundraising
• Program Evaluation
• Nonprofits
• Event Management
• Organizational Development
• Team Building
• Educational Leadership
• Curriculum Design
• Leadership Development
• Social Networking
• Event Planning
• Leadership
• Policy
• Public Relations
• Student Affairs
• Research
• Program Management
• Grant Writing
• Grants
• Powerpoint
• Community Development
• Proposal Writing
• Student Development
• Curriculum Development
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Teaching
• Government