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Laurel Nava serves CITE as Director of Education & Partnerships. In this role, she oversees all education programs, including the flagship Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Mentor Program. Additionally, Laurel is responsible for the Annual Conference and all other events, along with advocacy efforts and sponsor partnerships.
Previously, Laurel served as a Program Associate for the California Comprehensive Center at the nonprofit organization WestEd, where she provided the California Department of Education (CDE), State Board of Education (SBE), and local educational agencies with professional development, process improvement/implementation, and evaluation services.
Since 1999, Laurel has provided organizational development, policy, and event support to public organizations, including TechEd Events, the City of Sacramento, and the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). Laurel’s additional areas of expertise include financial analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, and project management. She earned a bachelor's degree in Humanities & Religious Studies and a Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) with an emphasis in collaborative governance.
Total Credits: .5 including .5 CAE/CMP Credit(s)