Nicole Rosenbaum
Program Officer of Workforce Development and Talent Cultivation
- Role
- Program Officer at Cleveland Foundation
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicole Rosenbaum
I work at the intersection of education, workforce development, and economic mobility, guided by a core belief: talent is universal, but opportunity is not.I began my career as a teacher, where I saw how systems, not potential, shape outcomes. That insight led me into workforce development and, ultimately, philanthropy, where I focus on strengthening the systems that connect people to opportunity.Today, I serve as a Program Officer for Workforce Development & Talent Cultivation, stewarding and shaping philanthropic investments that advance career‑connected learning, workforce system alignment, public workforce infrastructure, and regional talent competitiveness. My work spans K–12, postsecondary, and workforce systems, with a focus on ensuring strategies translate into measurable outcomes, not just good intentions.I bring a practitioner‑informed lens to systems change, with experience across program delivery, program management, and strategy. I’m known for connecting the dots, aligning cross‑sector partners, translating complexity into clear plans, and balancing big‑picture strategy with on‑the‑ground execution.
Experience
Program Officer
Dec 2022 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
Program Officer overseeing a multi-million-dollar workforce development portfolio, managing a robust pipeline of grant proposals and active investments across strategic and responsive initiatives. Conduct comprehensive due diligence, provide strategic advising to partners, and develop KPIs to monitor performance and inform continuous improvement. Collaborate across philanthropy, education, government, and industry to align investments with regional talent pipeline priorities and strengthen workforce system coordination.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Urban Studies
2011 — 2015
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