Will Hobart

About Will Hobart

A head and heart executive leader with a history of driving successful growth initiatives and improving outcomes at three national non-profit organizations and the Chicago Public Schools. Successfully led regional and national capacity building efforts, raised over $20M as lead fundraiser, increased revenue, and diversified funding which strengthened the financial position and increased services. Accomplished leader of innovative and outcomes-driven strategic plans to thoughtfully grow high-impact programs and intervention solutions for mission-driven organizations. Led large, complex teams of 300+ and supervised and coached Executive Directors and program and department leaders. Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and change management efforts to improve the quality of multidimensional aspects of an individual’s life.

Experience

1. Chief of Staff

   Golden Apple Foundation

   Jun 2025 — Present

Education

• Kalamazoo College

  B.A., Psychology and Sociology

  2002 — 2006

• Chestnut Hill College

  M.Ed, Elementary Education and Special Education

  2006 — 2008

• Universidad Nebrija

  Spanish Language and Culture

  2004 — 2005

• Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago

  M.P.P., Education Policy and Public Policy Analysis

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Procurement Contracts
• Teaching
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Classroom
• Nonprofits
• Vendor Contracts
• Grants
• Benefit Cost Analysis
• Budget Monitoring
• Educational Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Program Management
• Dropout Prevention
• Rfp Generation
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Change Management
• Rfp Design
• Policy Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Charter Schools
• Presenting to Senior Management