Heidi Black

Heidi Black serves as the Vice President of Training at StriveTogether, leading efforts to enhance capability building for Cradle to Career Network Members through the development of robust skill-building opportunities aimed at transforming systems within communities across the United States. Previous roles at StriveTogether include Senior Director of Innovation, where Heidi focused on course and curriculum design to bolster leadership competencies, and Director of Collaborative Improvement, where responsibilities included continuous improvement methodologies and executive coaching. With experience at KnowledgeWorks Foundation managing education policy initiatives and prior roles in state-level grant writing and political coordination, Heidi combines educational expertise with a strong commitment to equity and community improvement. Heidi holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Skidmore College.