Jacqueline Walters
Mission-Driven Leader | JD | Building Inclusive, High-Impact Teams
- Role
- Director of Employee Policy at KIPP DC
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jacqueline Walters
Forward-thinking and equity-driven people officer with 15+ years of experience leading people strategy, employee relations, and culture transformation in public and nonprofit sectors. Known for aligning talent and organizational goals through strategic workforce planning, inclusive policy development, and strong executive partnership. Skilled in building high-trust environments, navigating complex legal and compliance matters, and leading through change with empathy and clarity. JD-trained and certified mediator with a passion for creating workplaces where people thrive and missions succeed.
Experience
Director of Employee Policy
Jan 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Partnered with executive leadership to shape HR policy, staff well-being, and compliance systems aligned with KIPP’s mission.• Developed and implemented policies aligned to federal and local employment law (ADA, Title VII, FMLA, etc.).• Oversaw investigations into misconduct, discrimination, and EEO issues; led performance and disciplinary action processes.• Administered accommodations process and crisis interventions, including fitness-for-duty reviews.• Led employee handbook revisions, manager coaching, and internal HR trainings.• Supervised ER team; analyzed data to inform strategic policy changes and HR systems improvement.
Education
University of Maryland
MA
Columbia University
BA
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD
Skills
- Legal Writing
- Educational Leadership
- Courts
- Behavior Management
- Classroom
- School Reform
- Curriculum Design
- Education Policy
- Legal Services
- Legal Issues
- Special Education Law
- Lesson Planning
- Disability
- Teaching
- Behavior Modification
- Charter Schools
- Legal Support
- Learning Disabilities
- School Districts
- Teacher Training
- Education
- Hearings
- Private Schools
- Family Law
- Training
- Staff Supervision
- Disability Insurance
- Education Reform
- Training & Development
- Staff Training
- Fast Learner
- Tutoring
- Disability Law
- School Management
- Compliance
- School Administration
- Organizational Behavior
- Public Schools
- Staff Mentoring
- Research
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