Jamal Encalade

Jamal Encalade has a strong background in education and professional development. Jamal is currently serving as the Co-Founder and President of New Teacher Professional Learning Academe, where they have successfully raised $40,000 in funding and designed research-based professional learning workshops. Prior to this, Jamal co-founded TDR Ideas, LLP, a service-driven firm aimed at creating positive community impacts. Jamal also has experience in program management as the Year Round Program Manager at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School, where they achieved significant growth in enrollment and club activities. Jamal has also worked as a Teacher Liaison at Reach Incorporated and as an Account Management Associate at EAB. Jamal began their career as a Special Projects Coordinator at KIPP New Orleans. Jamal has a strong academic background and held various internships during their time at Spring Hill College, where they developed recruitment strategies and served as an admissions representative. Jamal also has experience in development and teaching roles at Breakthrough New Orleans.

Jamal Encalade completed their Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Spring Hill College, where they studied from 2013 to 2017. Before that, they attended Lusher Charter School from 2009 to 2013 and graduated with a high school degree. In addition to their formal education, Jamal has obtained various certifications related to fundraising, marketing, nonprofit management, and grant seeking essentials. Jamal completed these certifications from NonprofitReady in September 2022. Additionally, they received a certification in Developmental Designs Middle School I, but the specific month and year of completion are not provided.