Ann Scott Chief Advancement Officer, KIPP Texas Ann Scott joined KIPP Texas as the Chief Development Officer in October 2019. With a steadfast commitment to expanding educational opportunities, Ann leads strategic initiatives encompassing scaling, development, construction, advocacy, and community partnerships. Her leadership was pivotal in the "Rise Together" campaign, an ambitious effort that successfully met its fundraising goal of $85 million, one year ahead of schedule, and added 16,000 new seats. A graduate of Oakwood University, an HBCU, Ann started her career teaching Kindergarten in Houston. Her journey in education includes roles such as Chief Human Resources Officer for the Houston Independent School District and Executive Director of Teach For America-Houston. Ann has been recognized as a transformative leader, participating in the Pahara Fellowship and the Greenhouse E3 program to further her impact in education reform. She was named the United Negro College Fund?s local Alumna of the Year in 2008 and received their national One to Watch Award. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Ann is also a Broad Fellow (2012), an American Leadership Forum member (2018), and an active participant in educational leadership programs. She is married to Kevin Scott, and they are proud parents of three children, Kennedy, Kaden, and Kamryn.