Elena Thurman

Investment Director, Innovation at Charter School Growth Fund

Elena Thurman has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the education sector. Elena recently joined Charter School Growth Fund as an Investment Director. Prior to that, they worked at Boston Collegiate Charter School as Interim Director of Strategic Projects and Operations Specialist. Elena also held positions at Brooke Charter Schools, where they served as Director of Operations and Operations Fellow. Elena started their career in education at Boston Public Schools as a 6th Grade Humanities Teacher and Corps Member at Teach For America. Elena also worked as a Teaching Fellow at Citizen Schools and as a Program Manager at Boston University's Community Service Center.

Elena Thurman's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. The field of study for this degree is not specified. Elena also holds a BA degree in Political Science from Boston University. Additionally, Elena has a Graduate Certificate in Urban Policy and Planning from Boston University Metropolitan College. Furthermore, they have a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.

In terms of additional certifications, Elena has obtained the Graduate Leadership Lab certification from Babson College in April 2022.

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  • Investment Director, Innovation

    June, 2022 - present