Chief Executive Officer

Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) - a statewide organization with a growing national presence, dedicated to engaging, empowering, and transforming families to help students reach their full potential through programs, policy, and practice - seeks an innovative, visionary, and business-savvy leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

Founded in 1987, PIQE started as a grassroots effort aimed at mitigating educational barriers for Latino students in San Diego. Since then, PIQE has grown its partnerships through evidence-based programs that strengthen parent-school collaboration, particularly for low-income families, communities of color, English Learners, and immigrant families. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, PIQE has experienced sizeable expansion in recent years, with over $10.8 million in operating revenues and a staff of over 100 deployed across California. PIQE has seven regional offices that are strategically placed across California, including Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, San Diego, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, and the Bay Area, which provide hands-on workshops, seminars, and ongoing support for parents and school leaders. 

PIQE’s programs are delivered directly to families on school campuses, meeting the needs of diverse communities in California by offering personalized support and a curriculum that has been used in 16 languages. Through evidence-based workshops and support systems, PIQE reaches over 35,000 families and nearly 557 schools annually across 138 California school districts and 48 counties, with its best practices now implemented in 14 states nationwide and Mexico City. Over 2.4 million children and 805,000 parents have been supported since its inception through successful programs like the Signature Family Engagement Program. PIQE equips and empowers families with the tools and resources to be partners in their child’s education serving as a vital bridge between the community and school district. 

PIQE’s next CEO will have the opportunity to lead a highly respected organization nationally known for transforming the lives of children and families to continue to grow and mature the organization for even greater impact. As PIQE’s chief ambassador and relationship builder, the CEO will be a persuasive broadcaster of the organization’s tremendous work, success, and impact, in California and nationally to further strengthen its relationships in the state and build national reputation and recognition for further expansion of resources. The CEO will inspire a talented and dedicated staff and partner closely with the Board of Directors to strengthen and expand PIQE’s position as a thought leader in K-12 education and family engagement while ensuring their business infrastructure is effective and efficient and continues to be financially sound to achieve their goals.

The CEO will address a set of key opportunities and challenges, as listed below:  

• Set and execute a clear strategic plan and ambitious vision for PIQE;
• Champion efforts to support, retain, and develop a talented staff;
• Create a strategic funding model that supports the organization’s impact in an evolving landscape;
• Create a sustainable operational infrastructure;
• Build, establish, and strengthen partnerships to amplify PIQE’s mission; 
• Collaborate closely and effectively with the Board of Directors. 

 
Though the final salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, the estimated salary range for the position is $225,000-$265,000. PIQE offers excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, retirement, and other coverage. Given PIQE’s headquarters and where staff are primarily located, the CEO is expected to reside in or near San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA. 

PIQE has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For more details, including the full position profile and to submit inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications, please see below.

Lindsay Gold and Jaime Morgen are leading this search with Luciano Zuniga.