Susan Wally
President/CEO PREP-KC | Education Philanthropy | Mission-Driven Leadership | Board/Investor Advisor | Measurable Impact
- Role
- President & CEO at Prep-Kc
- Location
- Kansas City, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Susan Wally
Senior Executive & Community Builder with a distinguished record of achievement in…
Experience
President & CEO
Jan 2006 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US
Kansas City’s leading urban education intermediary is designed to increase college and career readiness and create access to high-quality employment opportunities.Recruited by a CEO membership organization to drive the design and launch of a nonprofit intermediary. Selected to lead all organizational functions, including the acquisition and allocation of funding, building and management of a team that has grown from 2 to 12, program innovation, development of strategic school district and academic institution partnerships, creation of corporate alliances, and budget/resource management. Mission-focused speaker for PREP-KC.Defined the mission to work in partnership with K-12, higher education, and industry to provide students in KC bi-state region’s urban public schools with rigorous preparation for postsecondary education and high-quality employment.Gathered data and successfully made funding appeals to corporations, foundations, and individuals. Engaged civic leaders in the opportunity to collectively strengthen and diversify the region’s workforce while also improving the quality of civic life.Successfully secured startup grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as well as from local funders. Continues to receive support from long-term investors/funders.Secured partnerships with 6 bi-state urban school districts and 3 charter schools serving a diverse base. Supports superintendents, principals, classroom teachers, and other staff with tools and coaching needed to provide rigorous instruction for urban students.Recruits and supports the Board of Directors, including leaders from business and industry, strategic civic leaders, and workforce organizations. Continues to ensure a focus on best practices. Delivered clean audit outcomes and Form 990 reporting for 12 consecutive years.
Education
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Kansas State University
Master of Arts - MA
The University of Kansas
Studies with Dr. Madeline Hunter, UCLA School of Education
Center For Creative Leadership
Executive Leadership Training
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ed.S.
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