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Beth Ann Saracco-Manuel

Associate Director, North America

Summary

Beth Ann is a public sector leader with expertise in education and workforce development strategy, federal budget and appropriations, and sustainable funding models for community-level impact. She supports state and local governments, workforce intermediaries, and nonprofits in advancing high-quality programming, including work-based learning, dual enrollment, and career and technical education. She also ensures these partners secure the resources needed to sustain programming and drive student and economic mobility outcomes.

Education

MBA, Georgetown University
BA, International Studies/Political Science, University of Dayton

Delivery Experience

Beth Ann co-leads the Community Funding Accelerator (CFA), supporting communities across the United States in building cradle-to-career strategies and applying for public funding to strengthen student and economic mobility outcomes. Since CFA launched, it has helped more than 60 communities apply for and win over $460M, achieving a 91% community satisfaction rate. Her portfolio spans federal grant strategy, community capacity building, funder engagement, and partnership development.

Other Experience

Prior to joining Delivery Associates, Beth Ann held positions in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. She served as a U.S. Congressional legislative staffer focused on the annual budget and appropriations process, led grassroots and advocacy mobilization resulting in the passage of U.S. legislation, and worked and consulted for agricultural and food manufacturing companies.

Media & Reports

What Do STEM Education and Your Next Trip Have in Common? More Than You Might Think

Comprehensive STEM education does more than teach STEM topics. It inspires students to pursue STEM jobs, shows the routes to get there, and encourages employer partnerships along the way. We share three tips for doing this well.

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