CEO
ACE Charter Schools

Mr. Hilario is currently the CEO of ACE Charter Schools, where he is responsible for managing the finances, operations, compliance and fundraising, as well as guiding the instructional recovery of the student community after the pandemic setback. Kennedy comes to ACE with a track record of leading growth, financial and academic achievement in several charter school networks in California and Massachusetts and has assisted in the turnaround of district schools. He is a native Spanish speaker and has extensive knowledge of the K-12 school space - including deep experience working with student populations from low-income communities.

Sessions

• Find, Hire, and Keep Leaders - A "How To" Session for Boards and Executives
• Stepping In, Standing Up: Leading through Change
• Under Pressure: Leading Schools through Scarcity and Stress
• Warts and All: How Honest Data Storytelling Built Renewal Confidence