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GUERSCHMIDE SAINT ANGE
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GUERSCHMIDE SAINT-ANGE
TITLE
Chief Operating Officer
ORGANIZATION
National Association of Charter School Authorizers
BIOGRAPHY
Guerschmide Saint-Ange is a distinguished education leader with almost two decades of dedication to students, families, and communities. Guided by values and driven by data, she brings curiosity, authenticity, and integrity to her leadership, orchestrating organization-wide transformations.
With a wealth of expertise in education policy and management, Guerschmide has been a catalyst for change in schools, non-profit organizations, as well as local and national governance structures. She firmly believes that the at the root of effective change is centering equity to ensure the success of staff, particularly Black women, who mirror the communities most impacted by inequity.
Currently, Guerschmide serves as Chief Operating Officer at the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA). In this role, she is institutionalizing equity and inclusion through the finance processes, system infrastructures, and comprehensive talent strategy that she oversees.
Grounded in the belief that every child deserves access to a quality school in their neighborhood, Guerschmide collaborates with organizations dedicated to elevating the quality of school options, particularly for Black and brown students, through her consulting practice. Her previous roles include serving as a charter school Executive Director and leading charter authorizing for the NYC Department of Education.
Guerschmide's holistic approach to leadership reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence, equity, and transformative change in education. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's in Teaching degrees at Hampton University and a Master's degree in Education Policy from Harvard University. Beyond her professional endeavors, Guerschmide finds joy in exploring the world with her husband and daughter.