Carlina (Lina) Brown-Banks, Director of Community Engagement and Outreach

 
 

Carlina (Lina) Brown-Banks (Black/she/they/he) is a passionate leader and changemaker, driven by a commitment to equity and systemic transformation in education. With grace and determination, she fosters collaboration, bringing people together to uplift communities and drive meaningful change.

Her expertise in process improvement and mentoring blends strategy with heart, ensuring operational excellence while centering people. Her work spans family engagement, cross-sector partnerships, and data-driven solutions, always prioritizing race and equity in the fight for just education. Rooted in community empowerment, she amplifies the voices of those most impacted, ensuring they shape the future.

With unwavering grace and purpose, Carlina is dedicated to creating a more just and equitable education system where every learner has the opportunity to thrive.