Kirsten Anderson ’12
Kirsten Anderson ’12 worked Education Pioneers, a national nonprofit that aims to train, connect, and inspire a new generation of education leaders dedicated to transforming the educational system through placements at premiere education organizations. Kirsten worked at Newark Public Schools as a part of the transition team developing strategic plans for improvement in the school system, which was recently placed under mayoral control. The project involved quantitative and qualitative research, benchmarking, and analysis to develop strategic recommendations. During her internship, Kirsten worked with professors and thought leaders at the Center for Public Research and Leadership at Columbia University to benefit from leading research and draw on experts in education and public sector change.
