Charisma H. Montfort

Charisma Montfort currently serves as the Chief Procurement Officer for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, overseeing an annual spending of over $450 million and managing all high-stakes solicitations for the district. Montfort has successfully negotiated significant cost savings, including a 25% decrease in pricing for the Procurement Contracts Management Life Cycle system, resulting in $356,183 in savings for the district. Prior experience includes roles in human resources and compliance within the education sector, as well as human resources management in a retail environment. Montfort holds a Master of Science in Education Leadership from St. Thomas University and a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Grinnell College.