Uma J.

Uma J. currently serves as the Program Manager for Equitable Career Pathways & Supports at Multnomah Education Service District, where expertise in teaching careers aids in advising and mentoring diverse paraeducators. Additional responsibilities include developing resources for new teachers. Prior experience spans roles as a School Culture and Climate Specialist, Project Manager at Kingmakers of Oakland, Teacher Coach at Oakland School for the Arts, and educator at Holmes Junior High School, among others. Collaborative curriculum design and a focus on equity and culturally responsive practices are central to Uma J.’s work. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics from the University of San Francisco.