Our Board
Our board is made up of passionate educators, advocates, and community leaders who are dedicated to advancing Black excellence in education.
MiDian Holmes
CEO, The Epitome of Black Excellence and Partnership
Dr. Regina English
Colorado State Representative
Our Founding Supporters
We are honored at the Center for Advancing Black Excellence in Education to receive support from a wide array of distinguished individuals nationwide. Our mission is backed by State Legislators, Non-Profit Leaders, City Council Members, School Board Members, and Executives from School Board Associations.
James Coleman
Colorado State Senate President, Pro Tempore
Jennifer Bacon
Colorado State Representative & Assistant Majority Leader
Devin Del Palacio
Former Executive Director
Arizona School Board Association
TeRay Esquibel
Executive Director
Ednium the Alumni Collective
Candice Bailey
CEO, Lighthouse Consultants Colorado
Scott Esserman
Denver School Board Director At, Large
Shenika Carter
CEO, Urban League of Denver
Ashlee Wedgeworth
Former President
Urban League of Young Professionals
Justin Brooks
Mayor, Town of Erie
Alison Coombs
Aurora City Council, At-Large
Korey Strozier
Tacoma School Board Director
Tiffany Tasker
Aurora School Board Director
Davon Williams
Englewood School Board Director
Michelle DePass
Portland School Board Director
Eric Andrews
Plainfield School Board Director
Juan Marcano
Former Aurora City Councilman
Flor Alvidrez
Denver City Councilwoman
Hashim Coates
Candidate, Arapahoe County Commissioner District 5
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CEO, brother jeff's Cultural Center
Sarah Parady
Denver City Councilwoman, At-Large
OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS
At The Center for Advancing Black Excellence in Education, we believe that collaboration is essential to achieving our mission. We partner with organizations, educators, and community leaders who share our commitment to advancing education for Black communities.