James Palmieri
Ed.D, CAE
Executive Vice President
NBOA
Professional Bio
James Palmieri, Ed.D., CAE, is executive vice president at NBOA, the only national nonprofit membership association dedicated to developing, delivering and promoting best business practices to advance PK-12 independent schools; and CEO of NBOA Advisory Services, a subsidiary offering CFO executive search and specialized financial consulting services to independent schools.
He joined the NBOA staff in 2018 following thirteen years of experience in school business operations leadership. Palmieri serves as a partner to the president and CEO in carrying out strategic initiatives as directed by the NBOA strategic plan.
Palmieri previously served as assistant head of school at Trinity Hall in New Jersey, an independent all-girls high school. He began his work there as a founding consultant and the school's first employee. Prior to opening Trinity Hall, Palmieri served as director of strategic initiatives and faculty at Kent Place School, a PK-12 all-girls day school also in New Jersey.
Palmieri is currently on the Board of Directors at ATLIS (Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools). Previously, he served on the One Schoolhouse Board of Trustees for seven years, including time as treasurer, finance chair and finally chair of the board 2021-23.
Palmieri earned his doctoral degree in educational leadership from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; his MA in K-12 educational administration and supervision from Seton Hall University; and his BA in elementary/special education from Providence College.
He joined the NBOA staff in 2018 following thirteen years of experience in school business operations leadership. Palmieri serves as a partner to the president and CEO in carrying out strategic initiatives as directed by the NBOA strategic plan.
Palmieri previously served as assistant head of school at Trinity Hall in New Jersey, an independent all-girls high school. He began his work there as a founding consultant and the school's first employee. Prior to opening Trinity Hall, Palmieri served as director of strategic initiatives and faculty at Kent Place School, a PK-12 all-girls day school also in New Jersey.
Palmieri is currently on the Board of Directors at ATLIS (Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools). Previously, he served on the One Schoolhouse Board of Trustees for seven years, including time as treasurer, finance chair and finally chair of the board 2021-23.
Palmieri earned his doctoral degree in educational leadership from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; his MA in K-12 educational administration and supervision from Seton Hall University; and his BA in elementary/special education from Providence College.
Organization
NBOA
1400 I St NW #675
NBOA
Washington, DC 20005
United States
TLIS Certified
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