Lindsay Crawford Dworkin
About Lindsay Crawford Dworkin
Lindsay Crawford Dworkin serves as the Senior Vice President of Policy and Communications at NWEA, where she advocates for educational policy changes and collaborates with research teams to enhance learning opportunities. She has a diverse background in law and education policy, holding degrees from prestigious institutions and having held various roles in government and educational organizations.
Current Role at NWEA
Lindsay Crawford Dworkin serves as the Senior Vice President of Policy and Communications at NWEA, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on policy advocacy and communication strategies that aim to enhance educational opportunities. Dworkin collaborates with research teams to leverage data for informing policy decisions. Her work includes advocating for significant policy changes that benefit both students and educators. She is actively involved in efforts to expand learning opportunities and strengthen early-grades education.
Previous Experience at NWEA
Before her current role, Dworkin worked at NWEA as Vice President of Policy and Advocacy from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to policy development and advocacy initiatives that aimed to improve educational outcomes. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities in leading policy and communications efforts.
Education and Expertise
Dworkin has a diverse educational background. She earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley. She also holds a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Syracuse University, a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in International Relations from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Davis. This extensive education supports her expertise in policy development and advocacy in the education sector.
Career Background
Dworkin has held various positions in the legal and education sectors. She began her career as a Law Clerk at the United States Attorney's Office in 2007, where she has continued to work for 17 years. She has also served as Assistant Counsel and Associate Counsel at the University of Delaware. Her judicial experience includes a role as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, she worked at the U.S. Department of Education as Deputy Assistant Secretary and at the Alliance for Excellent Education as Director of Policy Development and State Government Relations.
Advocacy and Policy Initiatives
Dworkin is actively involved in policy and advocacy initiatives aimed at championing equity and excellence in education. She has written extensively on topics such as maximizing high-dosage tutoring and provides technical assistance to partners for system improvements. Her advocacy work focuses on expanding educational opportunities and implementing bold policy changes that benefit students and educators.