ILO Group
Provides strategic consulting and leadership development for education systems.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 29
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Grant · $75K · 2023
- Subsidiaries
- Women Leading Ed, The Forum for Educational Leadership
About
At the heart of ILO Group is a commitment to being 'In the Life Of' the leaders they serve. As a proudly women-owned education strategy and policy firm, ILO Group operates with a unique cultural philosophy that emphasizes deep, side-by-side partnership. They don't just advise; they embed themselves within their partners' teams, working 24/7 to turn bold agendas into reality. This 'In the Life Of' approach is more than a name—it's a promise to stand with superintendents, state chiefs, and district leaders through their most critical challenges, from crisis management to systems transformation. The company culture is built on a foundation of lived experience and empathy. The team is composed of former educators, system leaders, and policy experts who have 'sat in the seats' of the clients they support. This shared background fosters a culture of trust, humility, and urgency. They believe that for leaders to succeed, they must be supported holistically, which is why they pair technical expertise with leadership coaching and capacity building. By prioritizing diversity and equity, particularly in supporting women and leaders of color, ILO Group cultivates a mission-driven environment where every team member is invested in delivering enduring results for students and communities across the nation.