Juma Crawford

Juma Crawford possesses extensive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Oakland Fund for Public Innovation since October 2020. In addition, Juma holds the position of President at the Lewis Family Foundation and serves as Executive Director of the Grand Circle Foundation in Boston, both roles initiated in May 2013. Previous leadership roles include Executive Director at Friends of the Children-Boston, and Director of Alternative Education and Head of Little House Middle School at College Bound Dorchester. Earlier career contributions involve administrative positions at Community Charter School of Cambridge, Codman Academy Charter Public School, and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Juma's educational background includes a Doctor of Law degree from Boston College Law School, a Master's in Education from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Amherst College.