Janie Dam, JD, Ed D
About Janie Dam, JD, Ed D
Janie Dam is a System Administrator and educational leader with extensive experience in various educational roles. She currently serves as Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer at Omnia DeFi and has held multiple positions in the Los Angeles Unified School District and other organizations since the early 2000s.
Work at Illuminate Education
Currently, Janie Dam serves as a System Administrator at Illuminate Education, Inc., a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for managing and overseeing various educational technology systems that support learning environments. Her extensive experience in educational administration contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Janie Dam holds multiple positions in the education sector. She is a Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer at Omnia DeFi since 2020 and a Co-Founder at Createlinx LTD since 2019. Additionally, she works as a Classroom Teacher and Testing and Data Coordinator at Los Angeles Unified School District, where she has been employed since 2000 and 2007, respectively. She also serves as a System Administrator at Hapara and PowerSchool Group LLC, both since 2014.
Education and Expertise
Janie Dam has an extensive educational background. She earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from The University of Texas at Austin and a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership and Management from Alliant International University. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematical Sciences with an emphasis on Biology from Southern Methodist University. Her studies also include coursework at the University of Oxford, focusing on the Art of the Bible and the King Arthur Legend.
Professional Background
Janie Dam has a diverse professional background in education and law. She worked as an Educational Consultant at California Charter Schools Association from 2011 to 2013 and held various roles within the Los Angeles Unified School District, including Classroom Teacher and International Studies Curriculum Developer. Earlier in her career, she served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Illinois Attorney General's Office and as an Attorney at Law in private practice.
Achievements and Recognition
Janie Dam has received notable recognition for her contributions to education. She was recognized for her achievement in CALPADS data management and received mayoral recognition in Los Angeles for excellence in public education. Additionally, she was featured in Crain’s Chicago Business Forty Under 40 list, highlighting her impact in the field.