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Michelle Sanches

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Coordinator, Strategic Opportunities at NewSchools Venture Fund

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Zach WhiteunlockedMichelle: together at New York University (2012–2014)
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Michelle: together at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
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About

Michelle Sanches is Manager, Innovative Schools at NewSchools, where her work focuses on public education across schools, nonprofits, and philanthropy, particularly in intermediary roles connecting funding to impact. Her experience includes program design, partnership development, and strategic execution in partnership with educators, community leaders, and funders.

Experience

  1. NewSchoolsManager, Innovative Schoolscurrent2026 — present
  2. NewSchoolsCoordinator, Strategic Opportunitiescurrent2025 — present
  3. The Urban Leaders FellowshipPublic Policy Fellow2024New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  4. Wilcox Academy of Early Learning, LLCChief of Staff2023 — 2024New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  5. New Schools for New OrleansDirector of Operations2023New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  6. New Schools for New OrleansOperations and Finance Associate2022New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  7. New Schools for New OrleansOffice Coordinator2019 — 2022Greater New Orleans Area
  8. Bricolage AcademySTEM Teacher2018 — 2019Greater New Orleans Region
  9. Breakthrough New YorkInstructional Coach2018New York, NY
  10. Brooklyn Prospect Charter School6th Grade Science Teacher2016 — 2018
  11. NYU Center for Genomics and Systems BiologyResearch Assistant2014 — 2016
  12. The New York Botanical GardenResearch Volunteer2014
  13. Sky Source SolarPolicy Research and Web Content Intern2012 — 2013

Skills & more

ADP WorkforceTeam LeadershipProject ManagementProcess ImprovementOperations ManagementTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationK-12 EducationEvent ManagementOffice Administration
+12 moreAccountingProject CoordinationBlackbaudMicrosoft TeamsResearchPublic SpeakingEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental PolicyGrant WritingEnvironmental EducationEcologySustainability

Languages Spanish

From Michelle's professional profile.

Colleagues at NewSchools Venture Fund

Alex Yu
Vice President at Imaginary Venture Capital
Alexandra Bernadotte
Board Member at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ally Skoog-Hoffman
Director, Research & Learning at NewSchools Venture Fund
Amy Rodde
Board Member at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ana León-Santos
Associate Partner, Equitable Investing at NewSchools Venture Fund
Andrew Vega
Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ariana Valenzuela
Partner, Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund
Brittany Lynne Adams
Senior Manager, Communications and Digital Marketing at NewSchools Venture Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michelle Sanches?
Michelle Sanches is Manager, Innovative Schools at NewSchools, where her work focuses on public education across schools, nonprofits, and philanthropy, particularly in intermediary roles connecting funding to impact. Her experience includes program design, partnership development, and strategic execution in partnership with educators, community leaders, and funders.
Where does Michelle Sanches work?
Michelle Sanches is Coordinator, Strategic Opportunities at NewSchools Venture Fund.
Where did Michelle Sanches go to school?
Michelle Sanches studied at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (Master’s Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching); New York University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology and Environmental Studies).

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Also worked at The Urban Leaders Fellowship1

Sam HastyPartner at Active Impact Investments