Michele Stein

About Michele Stein

Experienced leader and educational consultant with over 17 years of experience with government contracting, specifically in program management, grants administration, and program monitoring, as well as training and technical assistance. Strong client interface skills, as well as creating and implementing new business sectors. Passionate about all aspects of education, from early childhood education through college. Experience teaching and running a non-profit, as well as serving as a founding board member of a New York City charter school. Specialties: early childhood education, teaching, professional development, training, monitoring, non-profit management, public schools, charter schools, private schools, Federal Regulations, government liaison, risk management, project management, management, strategic planning, government contracts, human resource management

Experience

1. Vice President, Head Start Programs

   ICF

   Oct 2017 — Present

   ICF works with hundreds of companies and governments to plan, design, and implement transformative projects. With people across +70 countries, we solve complex problems in unique ways.As Vice President of Head Start, I manage business processes, client engagement, and human capital for a group of 170+ employees. With a portfolio of contracts totaling over $140 million, I also oversee the financial management of the contracts and engage with ICF leadership to ensure financial compliance and growth. As a member of the Early Education Services Leadership Team, I contribute to business development and corporate growth opportunities.

Education

• Yale University

  B.A.

  1994 — 1998

• Harvard University Graduate School of Education

  M.Ed.

  1998 — 1999

• Cornell University ILR School

  Master’s Degree

  2016 — 2019