Leadership

Neils brings more than fourteen years of the education system and non-profit management experience to Stronger Consulting. Previously he worked at DC Prep Public Charter School, the highest performing system of schools in the District, as the chief of External Affairs, supporting fundraising, communication, community engagement efforts, and college access and success during his tenure. Before this role, he worked as the DC region's launch director for College Track, a nationally recognized college-readiness provider. For nearly a decade, Neils held several positions with City Year, Inc., serving as a regional managing director for recruitment and admissions and the start-up executive director for Tulsa. Neils also served as an impact director and manager for City Year in Washington, DC, helping to start five new school partnerships and supporting City Year in the Congress Heights area.