Marcella Fong McFadden

About Marcella Fong McFadden

PROFILE: Throughout my entire career, I\'ve been at the nexus of communication and…

Experience

1. Chief of Staff Chief of Communications and Engagement

   Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

   Oct 2014 — Present · Monterey, CA, US

   LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC PLANNINGServe as chief of staff, and lead the superintendent and cabinet leadership team to advance programs and initiatives that benefit students, families, staff, and the community.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS• Navigate the district’s communication efforts through complex crisis situations, including closing schools due to declining enrollment, budget reductions, intense labor relations, difficult leadership changes, school lockdowns, and more.DATA ANALYSIS• Direct the development and implementation of the Local Control Accountability Plan ($175m GF), including engaging the community, reviewing data, measuring goals/objectives, and ensuring it meets statutory requirements for annual approval.COACHING & MANAGING ADMINISTRATORS • Lead and navigate site and program leaders through the complexities of California’s educational landscape, local crisis, strategic planning, and public engagement.VISIBILITY AT STATE & LOCAL LEVELS• Establish and maintain strong relationships with federal, state, and region elected and appointed leaders through effective advocacy, communication, and inter-governmental endeavors.LEADING THROUGH POST-COVID AND POLITICAL CHALLENGES• Won two statewide awards of excellence on the research, planning, implementation and evaluation of closing three schools and recovering from COVID-19.

Education

• California State University, Long Beach

  Master's degree

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor's degree