Gwendolyn W.

About Gwendolyn W.

I am a cross-functional leader with interest and experience in program and project management, process improvement, documentation, high-level data analysis, and people development. I have a growth mindset and enjoy enhancing or adding structure across various functions of an organization.

Experience

1. Chief of Staff

   KIPP Memphis Public Schools

   Jul 2025 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   As Chief of Staff at KIPP Memphis Public Schools, I serve as a strategic advisor and right hand to the Executive Director, ensuring the alignment and execution of our most critical priorities across the organization. I lead efforts that strengthen internal coordination, drive progress on our strategic plan, and elevate KIPP Memphis’s presence through communications, partnerships, and community engagement.Key responsibilities include: Driving strategic plan monitoring and execution Managing cross-functional projects and initiatives Overseeing internal and external communications Leading donor engagement and supporting fundraising strategy Cultivating partnerships with local stakeholders and organizations Managing Board of Directors relations and governance operations Developing and executing student recruitment marketing strategies Supporting organizational branding and reputation across platforms

Education

• University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business

  B.S.B.A.

• The Broad Center

  Master of Education - MEd

• Vanderbilt University - Peabody College

  Master of Education (M.Ed.)