Jocelyn Pickford

Jocelyn Pickford is an education policy and communications specialist with three decades of experience across all levels of the education system. Currently a Partner at Waypoint Education Partners since January 2024, Jocelyn previously held the position of Senior Affiliate at HCM Strategists and worked as a Consultant in Education Policy and Communications Consulting. Notably, Jocelyn served as Education Director at Hope Street Group, Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Education, and was a White House Fellow. Earlier roles include English Teacher at West Springfield High School, Writer and Editor at BRI Consulting Group, and Content Director at TripleHop Technologies. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Secondary English Education from The George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in English from Trinity College-Hartford.