Donna Defino

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Donna Defino

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About Me

My  journey in education began as a special education teacher in  Washington, DC, where I spent years designing and delivering inclusive,  research-based instruction for diverse learners. Through roles in student support, MTSS, and school leadership—including coaching and  instructional leadership—I built a foundation in equity-driven  practices, continuous improvement, and team development.

Over  more than 15 years, I’ve expanded this passion into system-level  leadership, guiding K–12 schools, nonprofits, and federal programs to  modernize how we use data, technology, and strategy in service of  educators and students. With experience directing cross-functional  teams, scaling innovative support models, and integrating tools like  Power BI and automated workflows, I specialize in transforming complex  challenges into actionable change.

I  currently manage a $25M grant portfolio for the U.S. Department of  Education, lead national educator quality initiatives, and support  data-driven advancement across multiple programs. My work centers on  aligning policy, practice, and analytics to strengthen outcomes and  equity at every level—from classroom to federal system.

If  you value systems thinking, practical innovation, and a  partnership-first approach to transforming education, I’d love to  connect and help make a difference in your community.


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