I use my lived experiences as a marginalized youth; an undergraduate and graduate degree in education policy; my years as a teacher; afor school board, and my time supporting federal, state and local stakeholders to inform my work that intersects social and racial justice, electoral politics and legislative policy within the domain of education reform.

My primary focus is exploring creative policies that address: school board politics, youth voice and voting rights, participatory policy development, Juan/Jim Crow education pre-Brown, and cross-sector coordination.

I am particularly focused on recognizing and elevating young perspectives for positive change. I fundamentally believe youth suffrage will usher in a healthier civc reality and that young people are essential to ensuring relevant and qualified candidates are elected to represent the will of the people.

I earned my MEd studying progressive policies for segregated schools at Harvard University, and my BA in Sociology, concentration in education equity at Wake Forest University.

Always onward,

-J