Miriam Meyer Cohen

Design Principal at Education Elements

Miriam Meyer Cohen has a diverse work experience spanning various education and policy-related roles. Miriam is currently working as a Design Principal at Education Elements since January 2023. Before that, they were the Manager of Strategic Impact at Zeta Charter Schools from July to December 2022. From 2016 to 2022, Miriam worked at Great Lakes Academy Charter School, where they held multiple positions. As the Director of High School Success, they developed and implemented a comprehensive program to improve students' grades and attendance, provided counseling to help students find the right fit for high school, and facilitated workshops for parents and students. Miriam also served as a Summer School Principal, leading the design and execution of a remote summer school program to address learning loss caused by the pandemic. Additionally, they worked as a Lead Teacher, focusing on building strong relationships and implementing data-driven instruction to support student achievement. Miriam was a Summer Policy Fellow at The Urban Leaders Fellowship in 2021, where they conducted research and presented policy proposals to address educational inequity in New Orleans. Miriam also worked as a Policy Intern at School Board Partners, supporting the recruitment and training of antiracist school board members. In 2016-2018, Miriam worked as a Corps Member with Teach For America, participating in professional development and collaborating on issues of racial and educational equity. Prior to that, they held positions as a Public Policy Assistant at BeneStream, Inc. and as a Development Intern at Fund 17, where they conducted research, provided assistance, and created donor databases. Miriam's early career involved working as a Public Service Fellow, training college volunteers in debate coaching and judging.

Miriam Meyer Cohen completed their education chronologically in the following manner:

From 2012 to 2016, they attended Tulane University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Their field of study included Political Science and Government & Social Policy.

After their undergraduate studies, they attended Dominican University from 2016 to 2018. During this time, they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree, with a focus on Special Education and Teaching.

Most recently, from 2020 to 2022, Miriam pursued a Master of Public Policy degree at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Their studies focused on Public Policy Analysis.

This is the complete education history for Miriam Meyer Cohen, based on the provided chronological information.

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  • Design Principal

    January, 2023 - present