Ivonne Arauz Simms

Ivonne Arauz Simms serves as the Educational Planning Manager at Candid since July 2019, where responsibilities include providing strategic direction for public services and programming, enhancing user experiences for social sector professionals, and addressing information requests from funders and partners. Previous experience includes roles such as Interim Program Manager for A Better Chance, where Ivonne directed major events and improved operational efficiency, and Recruitment Coordinator for The Kindezi Schools, where a recruitment plan was developed to staff two schools effectively. Ivonne also held the position of Program Manager for A Better Chance, achieving significant regional growth and improving placement services. Earlier roles at Baruch College involved exceeding enrollment goals and innovating student onboarding processes. Ivonne holds an MSEd in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College and a Bachelor of Science in Math Education from Boston University.