About Us
OptimizED
Strategic Solutions
Our Mission
OptimizED Strategic Solutions exists to enable organizations to achieve transformative outcomes through strategic, technology-enhanced solutions that address unique challenges and maximize mission impact.
Our Values and Approach
At OptimizED Strategic Solutions, we prioritize family and excellence above all else. We believe that achieving a high standard of work does not have to come at the cost of family time or personal well-being. Our goal is not to scale the business but to focus on impactful projects that we are confident in executing at the highest level.
Our approach means we don’t take on every project—we say “yes” only to work we know we can complete with precision, dedication, and excellence. This dedication to quality allows us to focus on each client’s needs as if they were our only client. When you work with OptimizED Strategic Solutions, you gain a partner who values your time and priorities as much as we do our own.
We want to set an example for leaders everywhere, showing that balancing work with family and core priorities is not just possible but essential. When we take on a project, we bring our full energy and expertise, ensuring it aligns with your goals and ours.
Our Team
Dr. Rupak Gandhi and Dr. Britney Gandhi are a husband and wife superintendent duo with 35 combined years of experience in education, leadership, and operational efficiency throughout the United States. At OptimizED Strategic Solutions, we are able to combine their experience in systems level problem-solving with focused commitment to improving organizations’ time-consuming tasks and processes.
Dr. Rupak Gandhi
Dr. Rupak Gandhi is an accomplished educational leader with nearly 20 years dedicated to empowering school districts and fostering equitable, impactful change. His career spans roles as a Special Education Teacher, High School Assistant Principal, Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and most recently, Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools. Throughout his leadership, Dr. Gandhi has championed innovative strategies in technology integration, strategic planning, and operational efficiency to reclaim time and resources for educators and administrators. With a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and an M.Ed. in Special Education, he brings a depth of expertise in organizational change and collaborative governance. Dr. Gandhi’s experience in aligning stakeholders and streamlining operations uniquely positions him to lead OptimizED Strategic Solutions in its mission to help mission driven organizations maximize their impact by focusing on what truly matters.
Dr. Rupak Gandhi has been recognized as an Honored Listee in Marquis Who’s Who 2024, a prestigious acknowledgment of professional excellence and leadership.
Dr. Britney Gandhi
Dr. Britney Gandhi brings extensive experience in educational administration and leadership development. She has served students in both the urban and rural settings in positions including school district superintendent, high school principal, K-8 principal, elementary principal, high school assistant principal, instructional coach, and high school ESL and ELA teacher. Dr. Gandhi holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication and Spanish. With a focus on creating and implementing efficient systems, prioritizing leaders’ time, and strengthening relationships, Dr. Gandhi has built a reputation for strategic innovation and operational optimization. Her expertise in educational systems, paired with a practical understanding of AI-enhanced instruction, supports OptimizeEd’s focus on delivering streamlined, impactful solutions for district leaders. Dr. Gandhi is instrumental in developing and refining services that ensure client satisfaction and measurable outcomes.
Authored Books
Becoming a New Superintendent of Schools: Examining the Tyro Transition (published 2024)
Relationships, Results and Reflections
(coming summer 2025)