Liese Olukoya

Charter School Facility Program Funding Specialist

Liese Olukoya began her career in the education arena as an instructor, after obtaining a BA and MA in English/Education and CA teaching credentials. Several years later, she transitioned to construction with a CTC from Minneapolis Technical Institute and further studies in CM at UC, Davis. Her focus turned to school construction upon entering State service with the OPSC, serving as a Project Manager for 5 years before moving to CDE School Facilities Division. There she reviewed and approved projects throughout the State, including all CSFP projects. She served as the CDE’s charter school facilities specialist for many years, developing charter specific policies and procedures.

Following her departure from State service, she opened LOCFC, a consulting business specializing in this arena. In addition to providing other services, her firm successfully submitted 44 funding applications in the initial CSFP funding round. Of the 50 total projects receiving a Preliminary Apportionment by the SAB in early 2018, 22 were handled by LOCFC.