Frank Mirabal has extensive experience with multi-sector, collaborative approaches aimed at improving outcomes for youth and adults. Currently, Frank is leading efforts to build a statewide Opportunity Youth network in New Mexico that provides meaningful pathways for youth and young adults.
Frank previously served six years as the Director of Collective Impact in the Mayor’s Office for the City of Albuquerque. In this role, Dr. Mirabal focused on building and supporting multi-sector partnerships with the business community, philanthropy, government, academia, and the social sector to address some of the most pervasive issues the Albuquerque metro area faced. A short list of the initiatives Mirabal led include, My Brother’s Keeper ABQ, in partnership with the Obama White House and later the Obama Foundation, City Alive, an initiative focused on economic inclusion through entrepreneurship, and Mission: Graduate.
Frank holds a Ph.D in Educational Leadership from NM State University. He also earned a Masters in Public Administration and Bachelors Degree in Communications and Journalism from the University of New Mexico. He is a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow, a Presidio Institute Cross-Sector Leadership Fellow, and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico.