Lacey is an experienced federal program manager with a strong record of advancing well-rounded, student- and educator-centered initiatives. She began her career as a Title IV Specialist, championing innovative, evidence-based uses of federal funds and collaborating across teams to integrate diverse expertise, strengthen program implementation, and support the overall health and success of schools.
As Assistant Director at the Indiana Department of Education, Lacey oversaw a wide portfolio of programs serving charter schools, community-based organizations, and traditional LEAs. Her grant management experience includes Title IV-A, 21st CCLC, RLIS, CSP, CFIG, EANS, and Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding, including Stronger Connections and its technical assistance guide, which she co-authored. She also served as the state ombudswoman, supporting equitable communication between public and nonpublic schools.
With expertise in both competitive and formula-based grants, Lacey brings creative problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, and a strategic approach to federal funding that strengthens educational ecosystems.
Lacey’s career began in the arts, earning a bachelor’s degree in art education and carrying a deep love of creativity into every chapter since. She’s taught everything from developmental preschool to high school AP arts, embracing both the mess and the magic along the way.
Always loving a good challenge, Lacey thrives on untangling complexity into meaningful, human-centered solutions. l. Her work in education is driven by a commitment to student health and well-being, amplifying student voice, and ensuring the arts remain a vibrant part of every learner’s experience. She believes both the school day, and out-of-school time are essential to nurturing whole, thriving humans—an outlook that shapes her leadership and vision.
Outside of work, Lacey enjoys hiking, floating in any available body of water, tending to her growing plant collection, reading, and adventurous cooking. She shares her life with her husband, their kiddo (her mini-me), two dogs, a cat, and one very charismatic tortoise
Grounded but endlessly curious, Lacey is excited to continue to blend her love of the arts, well-being, and authentic student-centered programming with the MAZI team - dedicated to helping schools—and the people in them thrive.
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