Ina McBean | Education & Workforce Strategy Leader

"Bridging education, workforce, and culture to create lasting pathways of success.”

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Driving student success, workforce innovation, and culture transformation, while building pathways where people and purpose thrive.

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About Me

Hello and Welcome,

I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Ina McBean, a purpose-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of education, workforce strategy, and organizational culture. For more than 15 years, I’ve helped colleges, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations connect learning, leadership, and opportunity by designing programs and strategies that strengthen both people and performance. Whether coaching leaders to drive engagement, developing scalable workforce and career pathways, or building cultures where teams and learners can thrive, I bring a mix of strategy, empathy, and execution to every space I’m in.

This site highlights the work and values that move me. If something resonates, let's connect. I’d love to learn more about what you’re building and how I can help advance it.

What I Bring

Strategic Workforce Planning

Design and implement scalable initiatives that connect education, training, and employment to build future-ready talent pipelines.

Executive Leadership Development

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

Comprehensive Recruitment

Build partnerships across sectors to identify, support, and retain emerging talent from all backgrounds, strengthening collaboration between education, business, and community stakeholders.

Bringing Vision, Strategy & Execution to Talent and Workforce Innovation

With a passion for helping people and organizations reach their full potential, I’ve 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’m seeking opportunities to lead, advise, or collaborate with mission-driven organizations that value creativity, data-informed strategy, and people-centered leadership.

If you’re building the future of work, education, or talent development, I’d 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 inclusive 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 strong, values-driven cultures.

Grants, Strategic Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

Secured and managed multi-year, grant funded initiatives that strengthens access, retention, and workforce participation among underrepresented 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 everyone feel seen, valued, and accountable.

- 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 moves.

- Michael Harris

Working with Ina was a game-changer. She didn’t just talk about culture transformation, she lived it. Her strategic mindset and heart-centered leadership helped us boost employee morale and finally align our mission with our day-to-day operations.

- 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 everyone feel seen, valued, and accountable.

- 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 moves.

- Michael Harris

Working with Ina was a game-changer. She didn’t just talk about culture transformation, she lived it. Her strategic mindset and heart-centered leadership helped us boost employee morale and finally align our mission with our day-to-day operations.

- 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 everyone feel seen, valued, and accountable.

- 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 moves.

- Michael Harris

Working with Ina was a game-changer. She didn’t just talk about culture transformation, she lived it. Her strategic mindset and heart-centered leadership helped us boost employee morale and finally align our mission with our day-to-day operations.

- 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.