Jillian McGarvin Balow
Driving growth, innovation, and transformation.
- Role
- Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Metametrics, Inc
- Location
- Cheyenne, WY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jillian McGarvin Balow
I bring years of notable experience leading strategically, fostering impactful partnerships, and aligning business objectives with positive outcomes.HIGHLIGHTS•Small business owner and entreprenuer•CEO of two large state agencies with multi-billion dollar budgets and direct management of the implementation of public education, pre-K through graduation•Chief Strategy Officer at for-profit, private equity-held company•C-Suite leadership in the education technology sector•National leadership: Education Northwest board, learning.com advisory board, CCSSO board president, ECS board treasurer, National Comprehensive Center advisory board•Twice-elected statewide constitutional officer in Wyoming•Reformed early literacy in two states from policy to classroom practice to align with the science of reading•Passed legislation supporting parental choice and empowerment•Passed legislation to require computer science education in K-12•Shaped federal education laws for K-12 education (ESEA, Perkins)•Developed, procured, and implemented new statewide assessment and accountability systems•Nationally recognized for my commitment to literacy, afterschool programs, virtual learning, computer science education, education technology, and career and technical education•Multi-time congressional committee presenter - topics: afterschool programs, career and technical education, tribal energy production, energy•Business changemaker award for response to Covid-19 in Wyoming\'s schools•Recognized as a state education agency of the future because of collaborative and and effective leadership with measurable results
Experience
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Sep 2024 — Present
Strategic Operations - I lead teams to actionable solutions through strategic goal setting and measured progress against business objectives and market conditions.·Government and Client Strategy - Relationships matter; strategic relationships matter even more. I coordinate and execute plans for engaging partners to win-wins.·Non-profit efficacy and awareness - Working together is key. I advocate for impactful public policy and search for thought leaders to co-brand groundbreaking work in business and education.
Education
University of Wyoming
Bachelor's degree
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Executive Certificate, Business
Regis University
Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Administration
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