New Schools for Baton Rouge appointed Dr. Noemi Donoso as its new Chief Executive Officer following a rigorous nationwide search. She will assume her duties on Sept. 3, 2024.    

Dr. Donoso brings more than 30 years of proven experience, achieving unprecedented outcomes for student success across the country. She is transitioning to this new role from Linked Learning Alliance, where she has served as Chief Strategy Officer. She has held senior leadership roles in various districts and charter organizations, including the Chief Education Officer for Chicago Public Schools, the Chief of Innovation and Reform for Denver Public Schools, and the Chief Academic Officer for Camino Nuevo Charter Academy. Dr. Donoso is a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow and earned a doctoral degree from the University of Southern California, a master's degree from Rutgers University, and a bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary's College.  

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Noemi Donoso as the new CEO of New Schools for Baton Rouge,” said Dianna Payton, Board Chair of New Schools for Baton Rouge. “Her breadth of educational leadership and proven track record of student success initiatives will bring new energy and focus to the critical work NSBR is doing to transform public education in Baton Rouge. We could not have found a more ideal candidate to lead our organization forward.”

"I’m so excited to be joining both NSBR and the community in Baton Rouge,” noted Donoso. “We have the potential to make real and lasting change in the lives of students, and I’m thrilled to be able to work side-by-side with educators, parents, and students to realize that goal."