Miles to go

Miles To Go: The State of Education for Black Students in America

Elise Lenthe

Program Director, Insights and Analytics, The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting

Elise is the Program Director, Insights and Analytics at the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting. She has 15 years of experience in education and strategic consulting. She has worked at the classroom, district, and national levels, including in Chicago Public Schools, Fulton County Schools (Georgia), Atlanta Public Schools, and Teach For America. Elise has a Master’s in Education from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s from Penn State. She is committed to fostering connections and making a positive impact, living out her core values of anti-racism, equity, compassion, and empathy both professionally and personally. After spending 10 years in Chicago and then Atlanta, Elise returned to the Philadelphia area where she grew up. Elise lives in Media, PA with her husband Phil and daughter Ena. They love exploring local trails, relaxing in their backyard, and spending time with friends and family.