Beth Dowd

Beth Dowd has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Beth is currently the Director of Operations at Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy, a position they have held since August 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Associate Director of Operations at the same organization from August 2019 to August 2021. Beth also has experience as the Dean of Operations at Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy from August 2014 to August 2019.

In addition to their work at Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy, Beth has worked as an Event Consultant at DMSE since 2009. Beth served as a Board Member and Director of Alumni Relations at the Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation from September 2013 to June 2015. Beth also had a brief stint as an Education Pioneers Fellow at the Boston Public Schools in May 2014.

Beth's earlier experience includes working as an Engagement and Urban Affairs Specialist at the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City from April 2013 to February 2014. At this role, they managed ICIC's What Works for Cities campaign, conducted research, created digital content, and organized the Inner City Economic Summit. Prior to this, they worked for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from June 2006 to September 2011, specifically focusing on the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk.

Overall, Beth Dowd has demonstrated a track record of successfully managing operations, engaging with various stakeholders, and contributing to diverse organizations and initiatives.

Beth Dowd obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Providence College between 2002 and 2006. Beth then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, specializing in Non-profit Management and Child, Youth, and Family Services Management, which they completed between 2011 and 2012.