Maria Panizo, Ph.D.
Director of Data, Evaluation, and Strategy

As Director of Data, Evaluation, and Strategy, Maria oversees data collection processes for KEF, researching best practices nationwide to improve academic outcomes, analyzing relevant state and local data to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement, and supporting special projects and initiatives through research, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Maria I. Panizo, is an experienced professional with a robust background in research, program evaluation, and strategy development. Holding a Ph.D. in Research and Program Evaluation from the University of Miami, Dr. Panizo has honed her skills in educational research, measurements, and psychology with a series of certifications from prestigious institutions, including Kellogg School of Business and Boston University, covering areas like Design Thinking, Executive Fundraising, and Hospitality and Tourism Management.

She worked as Director of Global Market Insights for 10 years in Miami, Florida. Maria moved to Tennessee in 2019 and worked as Grants and Foundations Director for Emerald Youth Foundation. She also worked as an External Evaluator for the University of Miami.

Maria serves as Vice President of Executive Women International in Knoxville, Tennessee. Executive Women International brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development, and encouraging community involvement. As a community volunteer, she is part of the AKIMA Club where women serve together to enrich community service and volunteering. She also does volunteer work for the Catholic Dioceses of Knoxville.

Maria resides in Knoxville, Tennessee with her husband, Darrell, and children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, and crafts.

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What is your "why"?

KEF supports Knox County Schools in providing quality educational opportunities to students in the public schools so they can successfully meet their challenges with innovative thinking and use of relevant technology. I am passionate about change, learning and continuous improvement, multicultural values, equal opportunity and social responsibility. My goals align seamlessly with KEF's mission to leverage data-driven research and collaborative approaches for enhancing educational systems, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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What is your "why"?

KEF supports Knox County Schools in providing quality educational opportunities to students in the public schools so they can successfully meet their challenges with innovative thinking and use of relevant technology. I am passionate about change, learning and continuous improvement, multicultural values, equal opportunity and social responsibility. My goals align seamlessly with KEF's mission to leverage data-driven research and collaborative approaches for enhancing educational systems, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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What is your "why"?

KEF supports Knox County Schools in providing quality educational opportunities to students in the public schools so they can successfully meet their challenges with innovative thinking and use of relevant technology. I am passionate about change, learning and continuous improvement, multicultural values, equal opportunity and social responsibility. My goals align seamlessly with KEF's mission to leverage data-driven research and collaborative approaches for enhancing educational systems, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Maria Panizo, Ph.D.
Director of Data, Evaluation, and Strategy

As Director of Data, Evaluation, and Strategy, Maria oversees data collection processes for KEF, researching best practices nationwide to improve academic outcomes, analyzing relevant state and local data to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement, and supporting special projects and initiatives through research, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Maria I. Panizo, is an experienced professional with a robust background in research, program evaluation, and strategy development. Holding a Ph.D. in Research and Program Evaluation from the University of Miami, Dr. Panizo has honed her skills in educational research, measurements, and psychology with a series of certifications from prestigious institutions, including Kellogg School of Business and Boston University, covering areas like Design Thinking, Executive Fundraising, and Hospitality and Tourism Management.

She worked as Director of Global Market Insights for 10 years in Miami, Florida. Maria moved to Tennessee in 2019 and worked as Grants and Foundations Director for Emerald Youth Foundation. She also worked as an External Evaluator for the University of Miami.

Maria serves as Vice President of Executive Women International in Knoxville, Tennessee. Executive Women International brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development, and encouraging community involvement. As a community volunteer, she is part of the AKIMA Club where women serve together to enrich community service and volunteering. She also does volunteer work for the Catholic Dioceses of Knoxville.

Maria resides in Knoxville, Tennessee with her husband, Darrell, and children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, and crafts.

Credentials

• Theros Lorem Ipso
• Hectare jheegla lorem
• Klave lorem ipso
• Lorem ipso unum
• Eros hectare klava

Degrees

• Theros Lorem Ipso
• Hectare jheegla lorem
• Klave lorem ipso
• Lorem ipso unum
• Eros hectare klavalist

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What is your "why"?

KEF supports Knox County Schools in providing quality educational opportunities to students in the public schools so they can successfully meet their challenges with innovative thinking and use of relevant technology. I am passionate about change, learning and continuous improvement, multicultural values, equal opportunity and social responsibility. My goals align seamlessly with KEF's mission to leverage data-driven research and collaborative approaches for enhancing educational systems, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Pellentesque elementum tempor augue, ut vestibulum nibh semper eget. Donec ipsum eros, sagittis eget turpis ac, suscipit iaculis libero. Sed sagittis lorem id finibus sollicitudin. Nulla tempus ex nec laoreet ornare. Aenean nec nibh at nisl accumsan tincidunt non sed nibh. Phasellus blandit eros blandit, hendrerit sem ac, molestie dolor. Nulla congue nisl eu odio molestie, ac tincidunt orci pulvinar. Pellentesque convallis eros nunc, vitae iaculis nulla porttitor non. Maecenas nec lectus id diam mattis pretium in non metus.