David Newsome is a director in the Employer Mobilization practice at JFF. He helps design and implement programs to advance employers’ skills-based talent practices that improve business outcomes while enabling equitable economic advancement for workers.…
Hoa Nha Nguyễn is a director in the Research, Evaluation & Analytics Unit at JFF. She leads the evaluation workstream for the Verizon Community Forward project, focusing on STEM education, workforce upskilling and reskilling, entrepreneurship,…
Lisette Nieves is currently the President of the Fund for the City of New York (FCNY), an institution charged with developing and helping to implement innovations in policy, programs, practices, and technology in order to…
Anna O’Connor is a senior director in Solutions Design & Delivery at JFF. Her experience spans K-12, higher education, and government, and she is passionate about creating innovative dual enrollment models as a core strategy…
Khalilah “KO” Olokunola is a director in Solutions Design & Delivery at JFF. She collaborates with state and community organizations and employers to enhance nationwide employment prospects for people with criminal records. Olokunola is also…
Linda Oubré is a distinguished leader in higher education with extensive experience in corporate organizations and start-up ventures. Her expertise spans finance, strategic planning, business development, operations, and marketing within both Fortune 50 and start-up…
Nancy Park is a senior director in the Workforce & Regional Economies practice at JFF. She is responsible for building go-to-market strategies focused on replicating proven solutions in regional contexts by tailoring national practices to…
Jonathan Payne is a director in Solutions Design & Delivery at JFF. He leads coaching and technical assistance in program design and implementation with stakeholders at the national, regional, state, and local level. His skills…