Marc Ingram is a nationally recognized public sector leader with over 25 years of experience driving financial sustainability, operational excellence, and organizational renewal in K-12 education. He currently serves as the Chief Financial and Operations Officer for Southfield Public Schools in Michigan, where he oversees a $90 million budget and leads capital improvement efforts funded by a $125 million bond initiative that was oversubscribed by more than five times. Under his leadership, the district also strategically allocated $20 million in federal relief funds to enhance remote learning, health safety, and educational continuity.
Previously, Mr. Ingram held senior financial leadership roles at Detroit Public Schools, where he helped eliminate a $300 million deficit and guided the district out of state oversight. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to mission-driven organizations, transparent governance, and sustainable impact.
Marc earned his MBA and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership at Western Michigan University. He was named one of the Top 100 Leaders in Education by GFEL and will be honored with an Outstanding Leadership Award at the same forum.
As a board member of Anselmo Academy, Marc brings deep expertise in strategic planning, financial oversight, and cross-sector collaboration to help expand access to high-quality arts education for underserved communities.
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