Marian Chavez: Advancing Opportunity through Education and Support

Projects

Showcasing impactful education and workforce initiatives.

Educational Leadership

Managed diverse teams and collaborated with stakeholders to design eductational programs.

Planning and Strategy

Built strong ties with colleges, training centers and the community. I created budgets, a strategic timeline for the program, included detailed tasks associated with each role and delegated those tasks accordingly.

Experience Matters

Experienced educational professional with over 15 years in instructional design, curriculum development, and faculty training across higher education and professional learning environments.

Impact

Leadership

Leads cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality learning experiences, strengthen instructional effectiveness, and achieve measurable program outcomes.

Community Partnerships

Builds strong, mission-aligned partnerships with educators, academic leaders, legal professionals, and statewide organizations to expand program reach and support community needs.

Strategic Planning

Specializes in turning complex institutional goals into actionable plans by aligning curriculum, technology, and data-driven decision-making with long-term organizational strategy.

Consulting

Provides expert guidance in curriculum development, instructional design, Quality Matters standards, and learning technology integration to improve teaching quality and program performance.

Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing complex learning initiatives, and implementing Quality Matters standards to enhance course quality and learner engagement.

Meet Marian Chavez

My career has been centered on designing, improving, and leading educational programs that make a real difference.

I’ve collaborated with institutions, subject matter experts, and statewide partners to create learning experiences that are rigorous, practical, and student-focused. I love bringing clarity to complex challenges and helping teams reach their goals. I believe great programs are built through strong relationships, strategic planning, and a genuine commitment to learners.

In working with our main stakeholders...Marian exemplified grace, empathy, understanding, and care

Maryjo Vallesenor

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Director of Design and Curriculum

Marian is detailed-oriented and organized. Her ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy is exceptional.

Christine Goshorn

Executive Director

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