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.