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Hilary Darilek, Chief Executive Officer, came to E.L. Haynes in November 2015 from DC Public Schools (DCPS), where she served as a Deputy Chief and led the Principal Effectiveness division. In this role, she oversaw the systems design and operationalization of the recruitment, selection, development, evaluation, and retention of school leaders for all 113 DC Public Schools. Her pioneering work in this role garnered national recognition. Prior to DCPS, Darilek served as Managing Director of the DC Program of New Leaders, a leading, national urban principal training program working with both the district and charter schools of the city. She began her career as a high-performing middle school math and science teacher in Baltimore, Maryland and as an education researcher at the RAND Corporation. Darilek holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from the College of William and Mary, a master’s degree in teaching from the Johns Hopkins University, a second master’s degree from the London School of Economics in applied mathematics, and an executive master’s degree in leadership from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. In 2017, Hilary was selected for the Pahara-Aspen Education Fellowship and joined the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She is a Washington, DC native and committed to her work in service of the city’s students.

Past Experience prior to CEO role: President & COO for Distinctive Schools leading all finance, IT, operations, facilities, HR, legal, communications and strategy functions for the network. Special Education Director leading all services, compliance and support for all diverse learners. School Director at CICS West Belden and CICS Bucktown, both managed by Distinctive Schools. CICS West Belden was the winner of an NGLC planning and launch/implementation grant and has been transformed into a personalized learning model. Proven success as a change leader in education focused on culture, people, innovation, personalization and strong school and network performance . Catalyst for education reform and transformative change with an emphasis on student growth and achievement. Passionate about community led initiatives with an energetic and strong leadership style. Design thinker, loyal and trustworthy and focused on outcomes for all.