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Virginia Smith (she/her/hers)

Virginia Smith (she/her/hers)

Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

As a Strategic Business Partner with a strong track record of driving profitable revenue growth and organizational excellence, I specialize in building and leading high-performing teams across HR, Operations, Finance, and Administration. I thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments—managed budgets up to $10M and spearheaded initiatives that streamline operations, enhance culture, and align human capital strategies with business objectives.

Key Highlights: Mission-focused HR leader supporting nearly 1,400 employees and 14,000 students by fostering culture, improving talent outcomes, and aligning people strategies with organizational goals.

Led a public charter school from startup to sustainability—transforming a deficit into a $4M surplus over 12 years through strategic leadership and operational efficiency.

Education

  • EdD, University of California, Los Angeles, 2026

  • MBA, Emory University, 2009