Isabel Acosta

Isabel Acosta has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Isabel currently holds the position of Vice President, Programs at The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation since February 2023. Prior to this role, they worked as an Independent Consultant from October 2021 to February 2023. From 2016 to 2021, they served as the Director of Operations at GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW. Isabel also participated in the Pahara-NextGen Fellowship at the Pahara Institute from April 2017 to April 2018. Isabel's earlier experience includes serving as Director at The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation from 2010 to 2016, Education Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of Education from 2009 to 2010, Policy Analyst at The Broad Foundation from 2007 to 2009, and Research Associate at EdSource from 2004 to 2007.

Isabel Acosta obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Government from UC Santa Barbara from 1994 to 1998. Isabel then pursued a Master of Public Affairs degree at The LBJ School of Public Affairs from 2002 to 2004.