Candace W.
About Candace W.
Candace W. is a Senior Product Operations Manager specializing in Internal Communications at Big Health, where she has developed an internal communications program for product development. She combines her background in education and product strategy with a focus on organizational culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Current Role at Big Health
Candace W. serves as the Senior Product Operations Manager for Internal Communications at Big Health. In this role, she has developed an internal communications program tailored to support a rapidly growing product development organization. She facilitates asynchronous, remote communications and employs agile methodologies across multiple cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Education
Candace W. has extensive experience in the education sector. She worked as an Elementary School Teacher at The Wheeler School for 10 months in 2020-2021. Prior to that, she served as a Middle School Humanities Teacher and Robotics Coach at LREI for three years from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she was a K-4th Grade Science Teacher and Data Coach at Mott Haven Academy Charter School from 2009 to 2012.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In 2014, Candace W. co-founded Feasted, where she contributed to the startup for four months. She also held the position of Head of Community Operations at BlogTalkRadio from 2014 to 2017, where she managed community engagement and operations for the platform.
Educational Background
Candace W. holds a Master of Arts in Education from Stanford University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from Claremont McKenna College, graduating Cum Laude with Department Honors. Her educational background supports her expertise in product strategy and organizational culture.
Interests and Specializations
Candace W. combines her professional expertise in product operations with a personal passion for poetry. She has a keen interest in documentation strategy and knowledge management, particularly within the context of startups. Additionally, she is dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within organizational settings.