Lauren Klein

Lauren Klein is the Director of Talent Management at Achievement First, a network of high-performing public charter schools in the Greater New York City area. In her role, she oversees talent acquisition and retention strategies, contributing significantly to the organization's mission of providing quality education. Under her leadership, Achievement First has implemented a nationally recognized performance evaluation system that has resulted in over 90% retention of its highest-performing teachers.13

Professional Background

• Vice President, Recruitment and Retention at Effective School Solutions (March 2022 - Present)
• Director of Talent Management at Achievement First (January 2019 - February 2022)
• Director of Talent at New Classrooms (March 2017 - December 2018)
• Director of Recruitment and Selection at DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI) (July 2015 - March 2017)

Her experience spans various roles in recruitment and talent management, where she has successfully established recruitment strategies that have met ambitious hiring goals across multiple organizations.1

Education

Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Rutgers University and an MBA in Finance from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, which she completed between 2016 and 2019.1

Skills and Expertise

Lauren Klein is recognized for her expertise in:

• Talent management
• Recruitment strategies
• Employee retention
• Performance evaluation systems

Her leadership has been pivotal in shaping the talent landscape within educational organizations, ensuring that they attract and retain top talent to enhance student outcomes.12