Paul Jivoff
Operations and Development Team Lead
Paul oversees new business development, coordinates LPB operations and contracts, and provides writing, editing, and data analysis support for projects across LPB’s portfolio.
He earned more than ten years of experience as a technical writer and editor before joining LPB, and he leverages that experience to ensure clear communication with clients, stakeholders, and funders alike. He has worked with the LPB team for eight years, during which time his role has expanded from editing to evaluation consultancy to oversight of part-time LPB team members.
Paul is the team’s lead evaluator in the Perkins V sector, including data collection for the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CNLA) and application preparation. He has also assisted with numerous school climate studies involving data collection from students, parents, staff, and other community members to inform public school strategic planning. He edits reports and products and conducts secondary research supporting projects and programs across the portfolio.
Education and Certifications
B.A. English & Journalism: Syracuse University
Project Experience
21 st Century Community Learning Centers
Communicating Grant Parameters
Consultant Management
Data Collection and Analysis
Department of Defense Education Activity
Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention
Full-Service Community Schools
Grant Applicant Needs Research
Innovative Approaches to Literacy
New York State Learning Technology Grant
New York State RECOVS: Recover from COVID School Program
Perkins V Technical Assistance
Retirement Study (impact of Teacher Retirements across an 18-school region)
School Climate Studies
Smart Start Grant Program
Strategic Planning
Stronger Connections Grant Program
Survey Design and Implementation
Summarizing Grant Opportunities