Jessica Lacy

Arts Leadership Specialist with over 20 years of experience managing art programs and state-wide teams. Additional expertise in producing communications, events, and fundraisers aimed at closing the achievement gap for nonprofit organizations, raising over $200,000 for homeless children at Child Crisis Arizona in one night.

District Arts Coordinator - Sonoran Schools - Phoenix, AZ

(2009-01)

• Provided departmental oversight to arts staff in seven schools across state, through leadership, planning, evaluation, & departmental management.
• Achieved 95% high school graduation rate between 2009-2022 focusing on collaboration and data analysis.
• Spearheaded & trained staff in programs which cumulatively improved student behavior rates by 17%, and student attendance rates by 12% in three years.
• Wrote 15 grants & awarded the title of "Ambassador for Donors Choose."

Registrar - Mesa Arts Center - Mesa, AZ

(1999-12 - 2002-06)

• Oversaw operations in the registration process (record creation, course schedule, classroom assignment, and student enrollment verification).
• Worked cross-departmentally with Curator, Operations, & Education Director to ensure goals were met.

Montessori Early Childhood Educator - Applegarden Montessori - Oakland, CA

(2002-06 - 2006-06)

• Taught Montessori curriculum to children aged 2.5 – 6 years.
• Spokesperson for events and community outreach.
• Trained and supervised assistants, parents, and volunteers with positive reinforcement, patience, & a sense of humor.

MA - K-12 Ed Leadership - Northern Arizona University (2023-03)

MAED - St. Catherine University (2010-12)

BFA - Northern Arizona University (1998-12)