Passionate about and committed to helping and bringing people together. Specializing in personalizing diverse events and handling stressful event situations with grace. Creative designs with incredible attention to detail and structured + logistical event flow is a signature.
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Christa Rowland believes in the power of uniting communities to create a brighter future for all children. Before joining the IEL team, Christa was the Director of Community Impact at the United Way of Treasure Valley in Boise, Idaho. She helped grow the system of Community Schools in Idaho, founded the Idaho Community School Learning
Community organizer. Loves family, basketball and poetry. Believes in the power of people to make meaningful change.
Joining IEL in 2022, Michelle Lessly Blackburn is the Director of Policy, working to advance the policy agenda of both IEL and the Coalition for Community Schools on the federal level. She brings 15 years of experience in higher education administration and policy research. Her policy work focuses on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
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A Chicago native with roots in Alabama, Eddie has a passion for education, equity, and criminal justice reform.
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Has a passion for creative storytelling that drives action and prioritizes social justice. Loves being a Hokie, exploring the great outdoors, and all things craft beer.
Throughout his career in education, his passion & focus has been on ensuring that all students have access to deeper & more meaningful learning experiences.
