Shay Edmond

Shay Edmond is an experienced education professional with extensive knowledge of public K-12 and higher education systems. She is the Vice President, Northeast Region at TNTP.

Prior to joining TNTP, Shay served as the Senior Associate Commissioner for the Center for Strategic Initiatives at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), where she led coordination and partnership with both internal and external stakeholders to identify, design, pilot, and elevate strategies that advance educational equity for Massachusetts students ― particularly those traditionally or currently underserved. Shay was also responsible for leading DESE’s diverse and culturally responsive Massachusetts educator workforce priority; diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices; and district-level programs to promote equitable student access to opportunities and outcomes.

Shay’s lived experience with foster care and homelessness have provided her with a unique understanding of the needs of marginalized young people. Shay looks forward to bringing her perspective and unwavering commitment to young people experiencing foster care to HopeWell. Shay currently sits on the Board of Directors for The Teachers’ Lounge. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Curry College and a Master of Education from Boston University.