Lynette Balkcom is a Director at leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education and economic opportunities in underserved communities. With over 17 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and education, Lynette has successfully spearheaded initiatives that have increased educational access for over 3 million students nationwide. Her innovative approach to partnerships and community engagement has resulted in marked increases of impact and funding in each of her positions. Lynette holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, a Masters degree in School Psychology, and a baccalaureate degree in Psychology. She has held a variety of leadership roles across the education and non-profit sectors, and is skilled in communications, partnership-building, and data and statistics. She has also taught both undergraduate and graduate-level courses in statistics and research design, as well as course design and evaluation.More...