Sherese A. Ward

Sherese A. Ward has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Sherese A. recently joined the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation as a Portfolio Director, focusing on K12 Education. Prior to this, they served as a TBM Capstone Adviser at The Broad Center at the Yale School of Management. Sherese A. was also a 2020 CUP Fellow at the Council of Urban Professionals.

In terms of their previous experience, Sherese worked at the NYC Department of Education, where they held positions as Chief of Staff and Strategy, Human Capital, and Chief of Staff, School Operations. Sherese A. was also a Broad Resident at The Broad Center from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in their career, they worked at Newark Public Schools as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Superintendent and later as a Senior Manager in the same office. Sherese A. was a Graduate Fellow at Education Pioneers and a Strategy Advisor as an Independent Education Consultant.

Sherese's earlier roles include positions at the Black Alliance for Educational Options as the Government Relations & Policy Director and at Achievement First as the Director of Government & Community Relations. Overall, Sherese A. Ward brings a wealth of experience in education and policy to their current and previous roles.

Sherese A. Ward has a Master of Public Administration degree in Public and Non-Profit Policy and Management from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Sherese A. also has a Master of Education degree in Education Leadership from The Broad Center for the Management of School Systems. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Southern Connecticut State University. Sherese A. has also studied International Social Impact Strategies and Strategy with a Social Purpose at NYU Stern School of Business. However, no specific start or end years were provided for their education history.