Cleveland Transformation Alliance Appoints New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Transformational Alliance appointed Piet van Lier as its new executive director at its March 7 meeting.

Van Lier had been serving the Transformational Alliance, a public-private partnership dedicated to reinventing public education in Cleveland, as acting executive director since Feb. 1.

The Alliance reports on school quality using both state and local measures, and publishes an annual School Quality Guide to help families make informed decisions. The entity also communicates to families about quality school options in Cleveland and publishes an annual “report card” on all public schools in Cleveland.

Van Lier joined the staff in June 2014 as director of school quality, policy and communications.

"I am excited to move into the director position at the Alliance," van Lier said. "It's an honor to have the opportunity to help lead our collaborative work to ensure all Cleveland children can attend quality schools."

Prior to arriving at the Alliance, van Lier worked on urban education issues for almost 15 years, most recently as communications director and education researcher at Policy Matters Ohio.