Jaelyn Coates

Jaelyn Coates is an accomplished professional in the fields of culture, equity, and diversity. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Culture, Equity, and Engagement at Aurora Public Schools, Jaelyn has previously held significant roles such as Senior Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at STRIVE Prep. Prior experience includes managerial positions in college counseling and advising at KIPP Colorado Schools. Jaelyn's academic background includes a Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and African Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.