Shirley Kwok

Shirley Kwok's work experience includes roles at various organizations. Shirley started their career as a Teacher at P.S. 334, where they taught social studies and writing. Shirley then worked as a Manager of the Academic Enrichment Program at The Door - A Center of Alternatives, where they supervised tutoring staff and mentored underserved students. Shirley also served as a Teacher and Team Leader at the COACH Education Access Program at Harvard University, where they created and implemented college access and job skills training programs for underserved students.

Shirley later became a Teacher at Parkway Academy of Technology and Health and then taught first grade at Horace Mann School. In both roles, they focused on providing academic support and connecting families with resources as needed.

Subsequently, Shirley worked as an Assistant Director of Communications & Development at The TEAK Fellowship. Here, they managed program planning, marketing strategy, and public relations while securing funding through grant writing.

Shirley then joined Teach For America as the Director of Events on the Development & External Affairs Team. In this role, they led the strategy and operations of signature programs, managed relationships with donors, and organized fundraising events to secure funding from corporate sponsors and high-net-worth individuals.

Shirley went on to work as a Program Strategy & Community Outreach Consultant, where they developed program strategies and capacity building solutions for various organizations, including Teach For America, NYC Early Intervention Program, Association to Benefit Children, and TEAK Fellowship.

Shirley'smost recent role is the Managing Director of Development Operations at Teach For America, where they oversee the organization's development operations.

Overall, Shirley Kwok has extensive experience in education, program development, fundraising, and community outreach.

Shirley Kwok has a Master of Education (Ed.M.) degree from Harvard University. Shirley also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Columbia University, where they studied English & Comparative Literature and Art History. Additionally, Shirley has completed coursework in Public Relations & Corporate Communications at New York University.