Nitzan Pelman

Nitzan Pelman Entrepreneur In Residence at LinkedIn San Francisco, California Connect Connect with Nitzan Pelman The Aspen Institute See contact info 500+ connections Nitzan is a social entrepreneur at heart and cares deeply about finding solutions for breaking the cycle of poverty through education. She is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at LinkedIn for Good and an Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow. Nitzan founded ReUp Education in 2015 and served as its founding CEO for 3 years. ReUp partners with universities to re-enroll students who have dropped out of college. In 2017, ReUp brought back nearly 4,000 students to college. Nitzan was highlighted as a leader with The Limited's "What Leading Looks Like"​ campaign and was profiled on their website. In 2007, Nitzan founded the New York region of Citizen Schools and served as its first Executive Director for six years. Over Nitzan's tenure, students in the program graduated from high school at a 20% higher rate than their peers. In that period, Nitzan managed a 5 million dollar annual budget, grew the organization to 100 staff members, and served thousands of students. Nitzan advised and supported various education technology companies and non-profit organizations. Nitzan spent most of 2014 supporting Akilah Institute for Women, the first all women’s university in East Africa. She also designed a boot camp training for newer non-profit executives with Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE), an organization that supports Teach For America's alumni. Nitzan was an Assistant Director at the Department of Education in New York City. She also served as the first Development Director at Teach for America New York. Nitzan holds a Masters in Public Administration from New York University and a BA from Stern College for Women. Show less Show less of Nitzan’s summary Activity 2,625 followers View Bari’s profile Dr. Ayelet Krieger would love feedback on her profile! Nitzan commented No alt text provided for this image One of the most magnificent weekends ever. So grateful to be a part of this. Nitzan commented 3 Likes No alt text provided for this image Woot woot!!! Nitzan commented 2 Likes No alt text provided for this image Love this! Can we get something like this going in the Bay Area with Lenny Mendonca? Nitzan replied to a comment 1 Like See all Experience The Aspen Institute Fellow Company NameThe Aspen Institute Dates EmployedOct 2018 – Present Employment Duration4 mos Focused on solving two generational poverty, this is an 18 month leadership fellowship. LinkedIn Social Capital Entrepreneur In Residence Company NameLinkedIn Dates EmployedJun 2018 – Present Employment Duration8 mos LocationSan Francisco Bay Area ReUp Education Founding CEO Company NameReUp Education Dates EmployedJul 2015 – Jun 2018 Employment Duration3 yrs LocationSan Francisco Bay Area ReUp partners with universities to re-enroll students who have dropped out of college. ReUp has helped nearly 4,000 students go back to college and complete their degrees. Executive Coach Education and Leadership Advisor Company NameExecutive Coach Dates EmployedJul 2013 – Jun 2015 Employment Duration2 yrs LocationGreater New York City Area Leadership for Educational Equity: Designed and delivered an ED boot camp training to newer non-profit leaders and serving as an executive coach. BeeSpace: social entrepreneur incubator. Developed strategy on training methodology for new leaders.... See more Citizen Schools Founding Executive Director Citizen Schools New York Company NameCitizen Schools Dates EmployedJul 2007 – Jun 2013 Employment Duration6 yrs LocationNew York, New York Nitzan Pelman opened the New York region of Citizen Schools in September of 2007 and served as its founding Executive Director for six years. Citizen Schools extends the school day for students in low income communities by providing additional academic support. It also places students in apprenticeships with professionals like architects, engine... See more Show 4 more experiences Education New York University New York University Degree NameMaster of Public Administration (MPA) Field Of StudyNon Profit Management Dates attended or expected graduation 2001 – 2003 Stern College for Women Stern College for Women Degree NameBachelor's degree Field Of StudyHistory and Talmud Dates attended or expected graduation 1994 – 1998 Assistant Director Company NameNYC Department of Education Dates Employed2003 – 2007 Employment Duration4 yrs Designed and implemented a city wide mentoring program for 6,000 new teachers in the NYC public school system. $43 million dollar initiative with 300+ mentors. Coro New York Leadership Center Program Participant - Leadership New York Company NameCoro New York Leadership Center Dates Employed2005 – 2006 Employment Duration1 yr LocationGreater New York City Area KIPP NYC Internship Coordinator Company NameKIPP NYC Dates Employed2001 – 2002 Employment Duration1 yr Teach For America Development Director Company NameTeach For America Dates Employed1999 – 2001 Employment Duration2 yrs Show fewer experiences