Jessica Barajas

Jessica Barajas is a dedicated education professional with extensive experience in research, policy, and teaching. Currently serving as Manager of the Shared Learning Initiative at the Learning Policy Institute since December 2018, Jessica previously held the roles of Research and Policy Associate. Prior experience includes teaching positions at Bing Nursery School and The Primary School, as well as a Research Assistant role at Stanford University. Jessica has also contributed to the U.S. Department of Education and managed the Latinos on Fast Track (LOFT) Program at the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Additional experiences include fellowships at Princeton University and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Jessica Barajas holds a degree in Policy, Organization & Leadership Studies from Stanford University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science & Education from Swarthmore College.