Meet Leanna Pearson. Leanna graduated from the Leaders of Color - New York in 2022. Leanna currently leads legislative and community development initiatives as Chief of Staff at the New York State Assembly, and previously served in the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President. Before she worked in government, Leanna was a teacher, working with students in special education and mentoring other educators. Her commitment to education equity, community-building, and equitable policies exemplifies what Leaders of Color are all about.
The Leaders of Color program launched in 2018 to elevate the tremendous talent of community-based leaders of color. Since then, 116 leaders have emerged from the program ready to bring change to their communities. Meet Asya Howlette - a Leaders of Color alum from our class of 2020 in New Orleans.
On May 3, 2022, Shelby County, TN residents voted for three Leaders of Color to represent them on the County Commission. We are proud to have endorsed and supported these leaders who are poised to make a difference in their communities!
Meet Tim Green, Jr.! Tim graduated in 2018 from Leaders of Color, Memphis.
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Meet Victor Horton, Program Manager in Washington, D.C.!
Welcome Terrell Wilson, Alumni Engagement Coordinator!
Meet Janna Rodriguez! Janna graduated from the Leaders of Color - New York program in 2020.
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Meet Biena Depena! She graduated from the Leaders of Color - New York program in 2020.
Meet Arriell Quianna Gipson - a Leaders of Color alum, native Memphian, community advocate, curator of change, and a bold woman from a strong lineage of incredible women.
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