Christina Yi-Perry

Christina Yi-Perry is a seasoned educational leader and founder with extensive experience in the nonprofit and charter school sectors. As the Founder and Executive Director of Kwenda Collegiate Girls since March 2019, Christina has demonstrated a commitment to empowering students. Previously, Christina served as the Associate Vice President of Communications & Special Projects at the Black Latinx Asian Charter Collaborative and as an Organizational Consultant. Christina's background includes roles such as Instructional Leader and Science Teacher at Excellence Girls Middle Academy with Uncommon Schools, and Chief Community Officer at Purpose Built Schools. Christina participated in the Building Excellent Schools Fellowship and contributed significantly to organizational strategies and community development at Purpose Built Communities. Christina began a career in education as a Special Education Teacher with Teach For America and as a French and Spanish Teacher in the TRIO Upward Bound Program. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Spelman College and Roanoke College.