I’m honored to welcome my former student, the incredible Shirley Vargas, School Transformation Officer at the Nebraska Department of Education!

Hailing from the Bronx, Shirley has brought her passion for education and equity from her roots to the national stage, leading coordinated school and district transformation efforts. As a fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education, she’s a powerhouse in driving innovation and closing opportunity gaps for students.

Get ready for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and the power of transformation!

Tune in NOW to Office Hours with Doc—available on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube!

If you’ve been listening to my podcast, Office Hours with Doc, you’ve heard me talk about the pre-K to 12 education ecosystem. Join me tomorrow for a brief overview of what this actually means!

You can learn more about this topic in my article, ‘A New PK-12 Education Ecosystem Framework for a New Normal,’ published in Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative Social Impact Review: https://www.sir.advancedleadership.harvard.edu/articles/a-new-pk-12-education-ecosystem-framework-for-a-new-normal

Jennifer Jin Ma brings a unique blend of high-level strategy and community-driven insights. Her incredible career spanning four countries and sectors, from education to social impact. She is also my former OEL student at HGSE from Singapore.

From founding Little Oasis to scaling it across 11 cities to her work empowering justice-impacted individuals, her journey reflects a deep commitment to human connection in the education ecosystem.

Join us for a discussion about her work within the education ecosystem.