Deborah Howard

Deborah Howard has extensive experience in the education sector. Deborah has held various roles at different organizations throughout their career. Deborah worked at ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS from 2017 to the present as the Senior Vice President of Programs and Impact and Vice President of Program and Impact, where they focused on supporting the growth of high-quality schools in Cincinnati and served as an expert in educational policy and school performance. Prior to that, Deborah was the Senior Director of Operations at KnowledgeWorks Foundation from 2016 to 2017, where they managed project artifacts and communication. Before that, they served as the Chief Innovation Officer at EDWorks, a subsidiary of KnowledgeWorks, starting in 2007. Deborah also worked as the Director of Education Strategy at EdWorks from 2007 to 2012. Deborah began their career as a Program Director at KnowledgeWorks Foundation from 2003 to 2006.

Deborah Howard holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from St. Mary's University, with a focus on Educational Leadership, English, and Communications. Deborah also attended Cleveland State University, but no specific degree or field of study was provided.