Lisa Ford
Chief Strategy Officer @Nevada Department Of Education
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Strategy Officer @Nevada Department Of Education
Las Vegas, NV, US
Developed and executed strategic plans to optimize departmental operations, aligning with long-term educational goals.•Direct annual planning cycle and KPI framework, ensuring measurable progress across 12 divisions.•Led cross-functional communication between senior leadership, program directors, and external education stakeholders to drive cohesive actions.•Overhauled performance initiatives and annual planning processes to support state-wide educational priorities.•Facilitated senior leadership and Board of Education meetings, ensuring effective governance and decision-making.•Represented the Superintendent at key external meetings, forging strategic partnerships and advocating for educational reforms.
EDUCATION
American College of Education
Master's degree
Georgian Court University
BSW
The George Washington University
Criminal Justice
Monmouth University
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ABOUT LISA FORD
Driven, strategic, and equity-centered executive with 20+ years of experience leading K–12 education innovation across state and district systems. I specialize in translating educational policy into sustainable practice—crafting high-impact strategies across curriculum design, special education services, and instructional transformation. Whether overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, guiding legislative engagement, or designing scalable student support systems, I thrive at the intersection of policy, performance, and purpose.I’ve led statewide divisions, built cross-functional teams, directed IDEA and Title program compliance, and empowered school communities during times of change. My leadership is rooted in partnership—with educators, families, policymakers, and fellow change agents. Together, we shape systems where all students thrive.Core Strengths • K–12 Strategy & Leadership • Special Education Systems & IDEA Compliance • Policy Development & Federal Program Implementation • Curriculum & Instructional Reform • Assessment & Accountability Systems • Cross-Agency Collaboration & Legislative Engagement • Equity, Inclusion & Student-Centered Design • Team Culture, Professional Learning & Capacity Building
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