Ola Duru

Ola Duru is an accomplished Chief Operations Officer at Common Impact, with previous roles including Sr. Director of Operations and Finance at Black Girls CODE and Chief of Staff at Explore Schools. Over a career spanning more than a decade, Ola has held significant positions in education and finance, including Senior Director of Finance and Operations for the NYC Department of Education and Director of Network Operations at Manhattan Charter Schools. Ola's expertise includes developing operational procedures, advocating for charter school communication, and managing financial operations. Educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on International Marketing from American University.