Founded by Bay Area School Leaders, KIPP Bay Area Schools (KBAS) comprises the seven schools and the Regional Support Office (RSO). KBAS oversees the quality, sustainability, and growth of KIPP schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The RSO captures efficiencies and economies of scale, institutionalizes knowledge, and facilitates the sharing of best practices. The office provides a number of services to the seven schools including compliance, facilities management, finance and accounting, fundraising, human resources, marketing, operations, talent recruitment, and technology. The regional team also supports KBAS alumni in their journey to and through college, and provides support and coaching to school leadership teams. The goal of the RSO is to eliminate redundancies at the school level and create a more sustainable school environment, where the focus is on teaching and learning.
Executive Director
- Beth Sutkus Thompson
Chief Academic Officer
- Sehba Ali
Chief Operating Officer
- Emily Rummo
Fund Development
- Director | Sarah Lightfoot
- Manager | Debbie Fine
- Program Assistant | Linda Tran
Finance
- Staff Accountant | Mahreez Berloui
- Payroll/Benefits Administrator | Marcy Jacobs
KIPP Through College
- Director | David Ling
- Program Assistant | Caro Jauregui
Marketing & Talent Recruitment
- Director | Wendy Smith
Operations
- Director | Lakisha Young
- Manager | Lal Jones-Bey
Technology
- Strategic IT Consultant | Ignacio Gonzalez
