Kathleen Clarke

Kathleen Clarke has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Kathleen currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at The Joyce Foundation, starting in 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Partner at Aptum starting in 2021. From 2016 onwards, Kathleen served as a Trustee at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy.

Kathleen also has experience as the Chief Executive Officer at Groundwork for Good, where they supported high-growth organizations and start-ups in executing mission-driven projects. Kathleen held this position from 2021 to 2022.

In 2020, Kathleen worked as a Strategic Consultant in a self-employed capacity. Before that, they held multiple roles at the Chicago International Charter School, including President & COO from 2019 to 2020, Chief of Operations from 2018 to 2019, and Chief Financial Officer/Chief of Network Operations from 2013 to 2018.

In their earlier career, Kathleen served as the Director of Operations at Namaste Charter School from 2005 to 2013. Prior to that, they worked as an Accountability Coordinator at Chicago Public Schools and an Analyst at Standard & Poor's Credit Market Services.

Kathleen Clarke has attended several educational institutions. Kathleen is a graduate of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, where they obtained a degree in Public Policy with a specialization in Finance. Prior to that, Kathleen studied at Grinnell College and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. Kathleen also has a background from the University of Chicago. However, specific degree names and fields of study for their time at these institutions are not provided.