Yamirah Newsome

Yamirah Newsome has a diverse educational and professional background in social work and education. Currently serving as a 2nd Grade Teacher at KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools since June 2016, Yamirah also holds the position of Care Manager at Cape Atlantic INK, a role initiated in May 2015. Prior experience includes working as a Child Care Counselor at Bonnie Brae from January 2014 to May 2015 and as a Servant Leader Intern with the Children's Defense Fund from March 2010 to August 2012. Yamirah earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University between 2014 and 2016 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Family & Child Studies from Montclair State University from 2009 to 2013.