J. Delano Ford

J. DeLano Ford is a seasoned education leadership professional with extensive experience in operational management and strategic growth within the charter school sector. Currently serving as a Partner and Executive in Residence at Charter School Growth Fund since October 2018, J. DeLano Ford previously held the position of Executive Director at Teach For America from March 2014 to March 2019. J. DeLano Ford’s earlier roles include Deputy Superintendent at the Louisiana Recovery School District, where responsibility encompassed services and operations for charter and direct run schools, and Chief Operating Officer at KIPP New Orleans, overseeing business operations and risk management. J. DeLano Ford's career began in consulting with firms such as Capgemini and Accenture, and academic achievements include MBA degrees from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and Cornell University, as well as a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College.