Sherie is an independent consultant joining Akanksha as a Program Associate with nearly twenty years in the education and nonprofit sectors. In her most recent role at EL Education, she supported directors, teachers, and public school districts with the implementation of a K-8 language arts curriculum with the goal of reaching higher levels of student achievement and equitable access for students. Prior to EL, she was at the American Leadership Forum of Oregon (ALF), an organization specializing in bringing diverse leaders throughout the state together to work on meaningful change initiatives. Sherie oversaw the operations, bookkeeping, and finances of the program. Before ALF, Sherie spent nearly ten years at AFS Intercultural Programs (AFS-USA), an international student exchange organization supporting and guiding students with their unique cross-cultural experiences. Her great joy was working with colleagues, volunteers, families, and students across the globe with the focus of making a more peaceful and just world. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Sherie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Oregon State University. She is passionate about being in service for the public good, working tirelessly to help create more equitable access opportunities for all learners.