PHILADELPHIA, PA — Diversified Search Group (DSG) recently announced the appointment of Katie Vivalo Rouse as the company’s new Managing Director, Education. Based in Arlington, VA, Vivalo Rouse brings a wealth of experience from diverse sectors including public education, nonprofits, Fortune 500 corporations, and post-secondary organizations.
Vivalo Rouse’s expertise spans growth and expansion planning, human capital strategies, and operational effectiveness. She has extensive experience supporting teams and leaders at state, district, and individual school levels, and in partnering with nonprofit organizations.
“We’re delighted that Katie is joining Diversified Search Group given her background advising Boards and Senior Leaders in the Education Sector, during this transformative time,” said Aileen K. Alexander, CEO at Diversified Search Group. “Her extensive background in education will be tremendously valuable as we continue to partner with our clients, helping them with their leadership needs.”
Throughout her career, Vivalo Rouse has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education in creating opportunities for young people. This belief forms the foundation of her work in education.
“Education has the power to transform lives, and effective leadership has the power to transform our systems of education,” Vivalo Rouse commented. “Joining Diversified Search Group brings together my 20 years of experience in supporting boards, executive leaders, and teams to strengthen their impact and sustainability. I look forward to advancing the Firm’s Education Practice to support leaders who transform the world.”
Vivalo Rouse joins DSG’s Education Practice, Storbeck, from Bellweather, a national nonprofit focused on transforming education to ensure systemically marginalized young people lead fulfilling lives and build flourishing communities. Here, she served as a Partner in the Strategic Advising practice area. Her previous roles include Chief Operating Officer and Chief Growth Officer at DC Prep. She completed The Broad Residency at Chicago Public Schools and worked as a consultant and case team leader at Bain & Company.
Susan VanGilder, DSG’s Education Co-Practice Leader and Managing Director, expressed her enthusiasm for Vivalo Rouse’s appointment, stating, “Katie has proven herself as a trusted advisor to boards, executive teams and organizations as they chart their future forward. We look forward to her substantive contributions at Diversified Search Group and the impact she will have on our clients.”
Vivalo Rouse holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a BA in Education & Sociology/Anthropology from Swarthmore College, and an Executive Certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University. She is also an alumna of The Broad Residency.
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