Board of Directors

Joy Silvern is an independent consultant supporting efforts around educational equity.  She served as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the US Department of Education for Secretaries Duncan and King.  Prior to working for the Department, Joy was the Vice President for Advocacy, Organizing and Engagement at Leadership for Educational Equity.   Joy also served as Legislative Assistant and chief education advisor to U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.  Prior to her work with Senator Bennet, Joy served as the Policy Director for Obama's Campaign for Change in Colorado; worked on several other political campaigns; and as a Community Organizer for the Industrial Areas Foundation in Los Angeles.  Joy taught 5th Grade in the Denver Public Schools, and was a Teach For America Corps member in Washington DC.  She holds an MSW from the University of Michigan and a BA in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.