Miles Sandler is the director of engagement-education in Public Affairs for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she serves as an advocate and constituency builder for the Foundation’s key education outreach programs. Through storytelling, strategic communication, and authentic engagement, Miles works to enhance awareness and drive action to improve educational and life outcomes for children that deserve exceptional opportunities.
Previously, Miles worked with the National League of Cities and supported city leaders from over fifty communities in building equitable city initiatives to improve postsecondary completion rates, increase access to quality afterschool and strengthen city and school relationships.
Miles graduated with an MPA from Baruch College and a BA from the State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz. She is a 2014 National Urban Fellow, a 2018 Surge Institute alumna, and 2019 Executive Ascent leader.