Originating from Smithville, a small town in Southwest Georgia, Dr. Ja’Lia Taylor embarked on her educational journey, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Georgia Southwestern State University. Subsequently, she obtained a master’s degree in special education from Albany State University.
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CBCF leadership, staff, board, and council members.
Samantha Wilkerson
Samantha Wilkerson, a New Jersey native, is a passionate advocate for equitable education opportunities and policy reform. She believes in the power of education to change the world, echoing Nelson Mandela’s famous quote.
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Dr. Jonathan Cox is the Vice President, Center Policy Analysis & Research (CPAR) at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Inc (CBCF).
Read MoreFortune Chimaobi
Fortune Chimaobi is a native Atlanta Georgian, while his family is originally from Nigeria. Like many other immigrants, they came to America seeking new opportunities and establishing a family.
Read MoreJanelle Edge
Janelle Edge is a Central Florida native, born and raised in the beautiful city of Orlando, FL. As a graduate of the number 1 public HBCU, Florida A&M University, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
Read MoreAndrew Pierce II
Andrew Pierce II is a dedicated and accomplished professional from Columbus, Ohio with a passion for public policy and social justice.
Read MoreJoshua Rideaux
Joshua Rideaux hails from Port Arthur, Texas and is a proud graduate of the only HBCU System in the world, Southern University and A&M College, where he majored in Music Education and entertained the nation as a member of the Southern University “Human Jukebox” Marching Band.
Read MoreSarah Wing
Sarah Wing is a Philadelphia native who graduated from Goucher College in 2019. She majored in Political Science with a double minor in African Studies and Women/Gender studies.
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