Amy Perez

Executive Director, Office of Innovative Learning Solutions

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Phone: (929) 221-4648

Amy Perez became the executive director of the Office of Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS) at the CUNY School of Professional Studies in March 2019. Previously, she was senior program director and quality assurance manager for one of the ILS programs, the NYC Human Resources Administration Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) for nearly 15 years.

Reporting to the dean, and serving as a key advisor, Amy is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic planning for the School’s $34 million dollar portfolio of customized learning programs.
Amy has more than 18 years of experience in program development and management with a strong focus on policies and procedures, negotiation, and grants and contracts.

Prior to her work at CUNY SPS, Amy served as evaluation and quality assurance director at Iris House, Inc., assistant director of the department of program evaluation and planning at Good Shephard Services, consultant and leadership development trainer at Association of Junior Leagues International, and management consultant at Service Effectiveness Research Group.

She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Delaware, and an MSW with a concentration in social administration from the Columbia University School of Social Work.

Recent News

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PEWL is Now the Office of Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS)

July 24, 2024

The unit changed its name to better align with the exceptional work it does to support its partnerships.

Members of PEWL and NYC Training Council Pose for Photo at June 5 Meeting

PEWL and NYC Training Council Discuss Collaboration During First Meeting

July 02, 2024

During the first-ever NYC Training Council Spring Showcase, members of PEWL met with government-based professionals who oversee the city's training and staff development.

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PEWL Energy Training Team Lauded For Energy Smart Training in City Report

June 10, 2024

The work of the Energy Management Institute, a program managed by CUNY SPS' PEWL unit, to train and empower city employees is highlighted in this report.

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PEWL Unit Celebrates Program that Provides Anti-Bias Trauma-Informed Training to City Agencies

February 26, 2024

The ABTI program teaches city agency staff to understand automatic patterns of thinking, become aware of unconscious bias in the workplace, and mitigate bias.