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Chanda Davis is a Cincinnati local from the South bringing southern hospitality and a passion for the education of all youth. She is currently a Board Member for the Mechanical Engineering Department at Northwestern University and a Product Development Engineer for 15 years and counting. She looks forward to working for the community, specifically the youth, parents, and educators of Cincinnati.

Mary Wineberg, OLY is a 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in track and field. A native of Brooklyn, New York but now calls Cincinnati her proud home. She resides in Mt. Airy and is known for her involvement as a motivational speaker, educator, author and active community advocate. Mary is passionate about education and the direction in which the youth of today will be able to pursue their potential. She inspires them to believe, dream and conquer. Mary has taken advantage of her opportunities in life to pursue greatness. Her favorite quote by the late Wilma Rudolph states "Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us." Mary is a 2nd grade teacher at Hyde Park Elementary, and currently running for Cincinnati School Board. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband, and reading and participating in her sorority and other service organizations.

To learn more about how she’ll work towards building a more equitable school system, watch her Impact Presentation here.

A strategic leader and passionate student advocate, Dr. Lori Wright has made student success a top priority during the span of her decades long career in higher education, serving the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Region. As the inaugural Director for CPS Strong at the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Wright is charged with leading the University of Cincinnati’s strategic plan aimed at leveraging the institution’s assets in support of increasing the enrollment, persistence, retention, and graduation of Cincinnati Public School graduate’s attending the University of Cincinnati. In this role, she is also responsible for engaging campus and external partners in support of this transformative work centered around readiness, access, and success for students in our region.

Dr. Wright is a lifelong resident of Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended Cincinnati Public Schools kindergarten through senior year and is a proud graduate of Walnut Hills High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Education from Xavier University, and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Wright is an accomplished higher education professional who is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a trained facilitator and DEI leader, Dr. Wright provides leadership to school districts, K-12 schools, higher education institutions and organizations, to assist in developing culturally responsive policies, programs, and services, designed to eliminate structural and institutional barriers.

To learn more about how she will work towards building a more equitable school system, watch her Impact Presentation here.

Angela Houston is deeply rooted in Cincinnati's educational community, having graduated from Cincinnati Public Schools herself. Her commitment to education spans both her personal and professional life. Angela's journey in teaching began in 2001 as an English instructor at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, followed by Alliance Academy in 2004. Since 2008, she has been an integral part of Cincinnati Public Schools, starting at Withrow High School where she served as an English teacher, department chair, and member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).

Currently, Angela holds a pivotal role at Hughes STEM High School as a Reading Specialist English teacher, department chair, CFT Union Rep, and member of ILT. Her dedication to fostering educational excellence extends beyond the classroom. Angela has actively contributed to various educational foundations and organizations, including the North Avondale Montessori Foundation and PTO, and presently, the Gamble Montessori Foundation. Her commitment to educational leadership is further evidenced by her two-year tenure on the board of a start-up charter school.

Angela is not only an educator but also a parent deeply invested in the educational journey of her two teenage sons, Jaycee and Jaylen, who also attend Cincinnati Public Schools. Her multifaceted roles in teaching, leadership, and community involvement underscore her passion for advancing education and supporting student success in Cincinnati.