Felix Li

Felix Li is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Summit Public Schools, a public charter school network.12 Here are some key details about Felix Li:

Professional Background

Felix brings over a decade of experience in K-12 school and systems leadership in public education to his role at Summit Public Schools.3 His areas of expertise include:

• School operations
• Systems design
• Cross-functional project management
• Budgeting and finance
• Crisis communication and management
• Strategy and people development

Career Path

• Current role: COO at Summit Public Schools (since June 2021)2
• Previous experience:
  • Associate Chief Operating Officer at Uncommon Schools in Brooklyn, New York (9 years)3
  • Middle school math teacher and Teach for America corps member in the NYC Department of Education (5 years)3

Education

• Duke University: Dual degree in Public Policy and Sociology3
• Pace University: Master's in Teaching3

Personal Background

Felix is a first-generation immigrant who grew up in California. He experienced moving from a working-class neighborhood in Eastside San Jose to a predominantly white suburb of Los Gatos around age 11, which significantly impacted his worldview and commitment to addressing societal injustices.2

Professional Philosophy

Felix is deeply committed to building a more anti-biased and anti-racist world through his work in education. He focuses on developing efficient and effective school systems that drive strong outcomes for all students.3

Felix's leadership approach is influenced by his experiences at Duke University, particularly the mentorship of Professor Tony Brown. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships, understanding people, and pushing them to grow.2