Lakeisha Steele

Lakeisha Steele has a diverse work experience, with their most recent role being the Vice President of Policy at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Department of Education starting in October 2021. Lakeisha also served as a Senior Education Policy Advisor for the U.S. House of Representatives - Committee on Education & Labor from January 2019 to October 2021. Additionally, they held positions as an Education Policy Advisor for U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR1) from July 2017 to February 2019, as well as a Legislative Aide for U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Democratic Whip from May 2016 to July 2017. Lakeisha started their career in legal roles, including Conflicts Analyst positions at Dow Lohnes PLLC from September 2010 to December 2013 and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP from May 2007 to May 2009. Overall, Lakeisha brings a wide range of experience in policy and legislative affairs.

Lakeisha Steele has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from American University. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University.