Finessa Ferrell
The Colorado Education Initiative Social Emotional Learning Specialist
Denver, CO
Finessa Ferrell joined The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) in 2012 and works across the organization as a specialist in social emotional development and school climate improvement.
Before joining CEI, Finessa led the National Center for School Engagement and the Colorado office of Homeless Youth Services. Previously she was an evaluator for Search Institute, a policy analyst in school violence prevention for the National Conference of State Legislatures, and a college professor. Finessa’s career has focused on the intersection of social-emotional health, academic achievement, and school safety, and she has a substantial background in research and policy.
Finessa holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in political science, communication arts, education policy, and education administration.