Ina McBean | Education & Workforce Strategy Leader

"Bridging education, workforce development, and organizational excellence to create lasting pathways of success."

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Driving student success, workforce development, and institutional excellence through strategic leadership and people-centered innovation.

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About Me

Hello and welcome. I am so glad you are here.

I’m Ina McBean, an executive leader with 15 years of experience advancing student success, workforce development, and organizational excellence across higher education, nonprofits, and national healthcare organizations. I believe deeply in the power of people, and in the environments, relationships, and opportunities that help them thrive.

My career has centered around helping students, teams, and leaders grow. I love connecting learning with opportunity, building pathways that prepare people for what comes next, and strengthening the environments where they learn and work. Whether I am designing talent pipelines, supporting leadership development, or helping organizations operate with more clarity and purpose, I bring strategy, empathy, and a steady commitment to people.

The work I do is personal to me. I care about human potential, access, and creating systems where students, staff, and communities can flourish. This site reflects the values and impact that guide my leadership. If something resonates with you, I would love to connect and learn more about what you are building and how I can help move it forward.

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What I Bring

Strategic Workforce Planning

Design and implement scalable pathways that connect education, training, and employment to prepare emerging talent for future opportunities.

Executive Leadership Development

Coach and equip academic and organizational leaders to strengthen engagement, performance, and institutional health through intentional strategy and communication.

Cross-Sector Partnerships & Talent Pathways

Build collaborative partnerships across education, workforce, and community sectors to expand access, support emerging talent, and strengthen aligned pathways from learning to work.

Bringing Vision, Strategy & Execution to Talent and Workforce Innovation

With a passion for helping people and organizations reach their full potential, I have led transformative initiatives across education, nonprofit, and workforce sectors. Whether designing new talent pipelines, supporting leadership growth, or developing workforce strategies that drive measurable outcomes, I bring both vision and results to the table.

I am seeking opportunities to lead, advise, or collaborate with mission driven organizations that value creativity, data informed strategy, and people centered leadership.

If you are building the future of work, education, or talent development, I would love to explore how I can contribute.

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Proven Impact

Workforce Development & Career Exposure

Designed and launched immersive summer camps, mentorship programs, and early career exploration initiatives that expanded access to STEM and health science fields.
Built workforce readiness experiences with education, community, and industry partners to help learners bridge academic preparation with real-world opportunity.
Coached hundreds of emerging professionals and learners, equipping them with critical skills, support systems, and individualized success plans.

Organizational Optimization & Talent Strategy

Developed transparent performance frameworks and search committee guidelines, improving transparency, engagement, and accountability.
Increased student, faculty, and staff retention by transforming underused spaces into supportive hubs for collaboration and support.
Led organization-wide engagement, coaching, and feedback practices that enhanced trust, morale, and alignment across teams.

Leadership & Program Execution

Led cross-functional interventions supporting academic recovery, wellness, and learner success through coordinated tracking and support systems.
Introduced institutional policies and training programs that improved compliance, communication, and overall employee experience.
Faciltated scalable learning expereinces for leadership teams and committees to build high-performing environments.

Grants, Strategic Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

Secured and managed multi-year, grant funded initiatives that strengthens access, retention, and workforce participation among emerging learners.
Led cross-sector collaborations that expanded access to research, mentorship, and career pathways aligned with future workforce needs.
Aligned limited budgets with measurable outcomes, strong ROI across recruitment, engagement, and talent development initiatives.

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Ina brings an incredible mix of vision and execution. Her student success strategies helped us significantly improve retention and re-engage students who were slipping through the cracks. She makes people feel seen, valued, and accountable, a combination that truly moves institutions forward.

- Jessica Thompson

Ina is the person you call when you need clarity, strategy, and energy. She’s collaborative, brilliant, and laser-focused on sustainable impact. I’ve learned so much just by watching how she leads.

- Michael Harris

Ina is the rare leader who combines strategy, compassion, and results. She helped us navigate complex team challenges, improve communication, and realign our work with our mission. Our organization is stronger and more focused because of her leadership.

- Laura Bennett

Ina brings an incredible mix of vision and execution. Her student success strategies helped us significantly improve retention and re-engage students who were slipping through the cracks. She makes people feel seen, valued, and accountable, a combination that truly moves institutions forward.

- Jessica Thompson

Ina is the person you call when you need clarity, strategy, and energy. She’s collaborative, brilliant, and laser-focused on sustainable impact. I’ve learned so much just by watching how she leads.

- Michael Harris

Ina is the rare leader who combines strategy, compassion, and results. She helped us navigate complex team challenges, improve communication, and realign our work with our mission. Our organization is stronger and more focused because of her leadership.

- Laura Bennett

Ina brings an incredible mix of vision and execution. Her student success strategies helped us significantly improve retention and re-engage students who were slipping through the cracks. She makes people feel seen, valued, and accountable, a combination that truly moves institutions forward.

- Jessica Thompson

Ina is the person you call when you need clarity, strategy, and energy. She’s collaborative, brilliant, and laser-focused on sustainable impact. I’ve learned so much just by watching how she leads.

- Michael Harris

Ina is the rare leader who combines strategy, compassion, and results. She helped us navigate complex team challenges, improve communication, and realign our work with our mission. Our organization is stronger and more focused because of her leadership.

- Laura Bennett

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Let's Connect, I'm Ready to Help You Win

I created this space for organizations looking to grow with purpose. Whether you’re hiring now or planning for the future, I’d love to talk. I’m passionate about solving problems, energizing teams, and building systems that work, with people at the center.

Drop me a quick message and let’s explore what’s possible.