Jackie Cohen

Director of Partnerships and Programs @Expandla

Los Angeles, CA, US

Develop relationships with expanded learning providers throughout LA regionIn partnership with Expand LA leadership, support efforts with the Advisory BoardOrganize an annual Summit, to convene expanded learning providers, policy makers, researchers, elected officials, and funders to support, connect, and advocate for expanded learning opportunities that provide equitable access to high quality programs for all children and youth in LAIdentify and facilitate peer learning, resource sharing, and collaborative initiatives in partnership with the Expand LA provider network Develop workshops, resources and supports for leaders of colorCreate tools such as an LA County map of expanded learning opportunities that support increased access Identify and facilitate opportunities to scale training and career development for front-line staff of colorManage the development of pilot Youth Hubs Develop opportunities for providers to share resources to support continuous improvement Conduct a data landscape assessment that highlights trends and challenges related to equitable access to expanded learning programs across LA CountyConduct a community needs assessment of families and youth in high-need LA County SPA areas Develop and oversee the implementation of a evaluation framework to assess the quality and impact of expanded learning programsConduct a continuous improvement pilot with 50 providers to use Expand LA’s evaluation framework

Hunter College School of Social Work

Master's Degree, Social Work

University of Michigan

Bachelor's degree, Psychology