School was a source of opportunity when I needed it most. That experience shaped everything that followed.
I've spent my career studying what actually moves the needle for students who face the longest odds: first-generation college-goers, kids from under-resourced communities, young people navigating systems that weren't designed with them in mind. I've led analytics teams, built research partnerships and managed funder relationships, designed and implemented randomized control trials of educational interventions, and transformed how organizations collect and use data to make decisions.
Today, I serve as Chief Strategy and Analytics Officer at DC-CAP Scholars, where I lead our Program Strategy, Student Success, Strategic Partnerships, and Data & Technology portfolios. Our partners achieve retention rates above 85% and graduation rates between 75-95%, outcomes that far exceed national averages for first-generation students.
How I Operate
- Evidence eats Intuition Good intentions don't solve problems; clean, valid data should guide problem framing, alternatives for action, and evaluation of our work.
- Leaders Remove Barriers Strategy fails without execution, and execution requires trusting relationships. I lead by removing barriers and building capacity so my teams can do their best work.
- Talent compounds. Surround yourself accordingly. I take great pride in seeking out excellent mentors, friends, and peers. I trust those on my teams use their special talents to lead as only they can.
- Discipline Compounds As a professional, husband, dad, and an athlete, I subscribe to the belief that consistency and standards drive results. Keep showing up.
The Real Work
I live in Washington, D.C., a place I feel grateful to call home. I am fortunate to have married my best friend and favorite person, adopted the greatest rescue on the planet (Franklin) over 12 years ago, and spent the last two years with George—the coolest kid in The District who makes me the proudest dad alive.
